Indigenous Caribbean worldviews offer valuable perspectives for contemporary challenges:
Environmental Relationships
"We never saw nature as something to conquer," explains Chief Auguiste. "The Western world is finally understanding what we always knew—humans are part of nature, not separate from it. This understanding is crucial for addressing climate change."
Community Organization
Traditional Indigenous governance systems, based on consensus and collective responsibility, influence contemporary Caribbean community organizations. The coup de main (community work party) tradition has Indigenous roots.
Holistic Health
Indigenous medicine's integration of physical, mental, and spiritual health influences French Caribbean healing practices. Modern interest in plant medicine and holistic health often rediscovers Indigenous knowledge.