Bibi Naniki Reyes OcasioELDER COUNCIL MEMBER
The foundation of my link to this Council is the recognition that healing, sovereignty, and justice are inseparable expressions of life for all beings and all lineages. This work is not solely human; it is sourced by the healing energies of Mother Earth, which guide our restoration. I was drawn to this vision because it honors the necessary work of cultural restoration that I have long championed at El Caney Orocobix.
My path naturally joined with Alexie's through a shared understanding: that the flow of resources, even those accumulated through transactional generational wealth, must be consciously guided to realize a transformation relational paradigm. We are all here to ensure these energies are rooted in the sacred relationships between all peoples, all ancestors, and all ancestral lands—offering the necessary ancestral grounding to move from transactional finance to meaningful, community-led justice and liberation, thereby offering an opportunity for healing for all those involved. This Council represents a vital, natural gathering of wisdom keepers to protect and renew our collective future."
As a Grandmother (BiBi) and a dedicated practitioner, I offer the gift of Ancestral Healing Wisdom—a specialization in Taíno healing traditions, herbal remedies, and the intentional preparation of medicines, rooted in prayer, peace, and harmony. This knowledge is essential for fostering lineage healing and reminding us that the deepest medicine comes from the Earth. I offer the crucial lens of Matrilineal Wisdom and Humility, seeing my role as a guide to empower others toward their own innate healing, thereby ensuring the Council’s efforts support genuine empowerment and equity for all.
Furthermore, I bring the practical and spiritual commitment of El Caney Orocobix as a living example of ecological stewardship and Taíno empowerment, demonstrating how the principles of sovereignty and justice can be brought to life on the land in ways that are culturally authentic, non-extractive, and truly restorative for the whole human and natural ecosystem.My journey has taken me to places I never imagined as a child of Boríken, my ancestral homelands. I have spoken around the world about the sacred work of justice and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
