What are native people in Jamaica?

The Arawak were an indigenous people of the Caribbean and South America. They were one of the first people to settle in Jamaica and were the dominant group on the island when Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. The Arawak were a peaceful people and were known for their art, music, and pottery. They were also skilled farmers and fishermen. The Arawak population in Jamaica was decimated by European diseases, such as smallpox, and by the harsh treatment they received from the Spanish colonists.

Taíno

The Taíno were another indigenous people of the Caribbean and South America. They were closely related to the Arawak and shared many of their cultural traits. The Taíno also migrated to Jamaica and lived on the island alongside the Arawak. They were also devastated by European diseases and the Spanish colonists' harsh treatment.

Cimarrón

The Cimarrón were a group of runaway slaves who escaped from the Spanish plantations in Jamaica. They formed their own communities in the mountains and forests of the island and resisted Spanish attempts to recapture them. The Cimarrón were skilled fighters and were eventually able to negotiate a peace treaty with the Spanish. They played an important role in the Jamaican Maroon Wars of the 18th century.

Maroon

The Maroon are descendants of African slaves who escaped from British slave plantations in Jamaica and formed their own communities in the mountains and forests of the island. The Maroon were skilled fighters and were able to resist British attempts to subdue them. They eventually signed a peace treaty with the British in 1739 and were granted their freedom. The Maroon still live in Jamaica today and have a rich culture and heritage.