About 3,000 Kalinago people live in the Territory today, in eight villages along a beautiful stretch of Atlantic coastline. The Kalinago have their own traditions, crafts, language, music, and ways of using the rainforest. Many Kalinago are expert boat-builders - they have been making long canoes called 'karibunus' by hollowing out single trees for generations.
One of the most famous Kalinago crafts is basket-weaving. Kalinago weavers use thin strips of a plant called larouma to create beautiful baskets, bowls, and bags in patterns that have been passed down through families. The patterns and colours have meaning - different designs can show where someone is from or mark a special occasion.
Visitors to the Kalinago Territory can learn about traditional forest medicine, watch craftspeople at work, and try foods that the Kalinago have cooked for centuries. The Territory has its own chief and council, and the Kalinago people are proud to keep their culture strong and alive for future generations.