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Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture

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Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast Hosted by Wendy Aris A space where Caribbean history, family history, and heritage come to life. This podcast explores the legacies of colonialism and uncovers the often-overlooked stories that shaped the Caribbean and its people. Whether you're tracing your ancestral roots, exploring regional identity, or simply curious about the past that informs the present, Dis A Fi Mi History offers meaningful insights and resources for anyone interested in Caribbean genealogy and historical storytelling. Join host Wendy Aris as she speaks with historians, archivists, cultural practitioners, and everyday people who are piecing together the threads of their family and national histories.

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  1. Whispers in the Cane: Caribbean History and Silent Resistance of the Seven Sisters

    In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean history and colonialism through a conversation with author Roderick Sargeant about his histori…

    S8 E1125:21
  2. Neva Fah Get Home: Black Identity and Heritage in Roatán's Caribbean History

    In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, Professor Idalia T. Wilmoth delves into crucial aspects of Caribbean history and heritage through the lens of Black Roatán ident…

    S8 E1044:45
  3. The Gold Pill: Reclaiming Caribbean Roots through Conscious Return

    In this enlightening episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Chedwick Crieghtney, founder of the Gold Pill Group, about conscious return tours that…

    S8 E940:31
  4. Between Islands and Home: Child Migration, Family Reunion, and Caribbean History in Jamaican-Canadian Families

    In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host and Dr. Marva Ferguson delve into the experiences of Jamaican-born adults who migrated to Canada as children, situating the…

    S8 E838:50
  5. Women Podcasters Empowering Stories: Voices Unmuted in Caribbean History

    In this episode of Dis A fi mi History Podcast, Jennifer Henczel, founder of the Women Podcasters Network, discusses how podcasting empowers women to share stories and build commun…

    S8 E717:55
  6. When Baptism Threatened Slavery: Christianity and Power in the Caribbean and Atlantic

    This episode explores the complex intersections of Christianity, colonialism, and slavery in the 17th–18th century Caribbean and Atlantic world. Historian Catherine Gerbner discuss…

    S8 E645:54
  7. Full Money and Family Legacy: Kadeem Leslie on Caribbean Heritage and Financial Empowerment

    On this episode of the Dis fi A Fi Mi History Podcast, host and guest Kadeem Leslie dive into vision, ownership, and financial empowerment through the lens of Caribbean family hist…

    S8 E542:14
  8. Tradition Café: Exploring Family History and Heritage Through Family Stories

    Host Wendy Aris sits down with Ana Chavier Caamañor, founder of Tradition Café, to explore how family history, Caribbean history, migration, and food shape identity and heritage. T…

    S8 E424:16
  9. Reclaiming Afro‑Indo‑Jamaican Family History: Half‑Stories, Whole Lives

    Host Wendy Aris speaks with Jamil Ninsoo (DouglaBwoy,) about tracing his Afro‑Indo‑Jamaican family history through powerful methods such as oral history, archival research, newspap…

    S8 E301:20:10
  10. Virgin Islands Unveiled: Caribbean History, Storytelling, Spirit, and Sovereignty

    Host Wendy Aris and Gabrielle Garrard of Caribbean Mystics dive deep into the complex history and colonial legacy of the Virgin Islands. This episode explores Caribbean history, sp…

    S8 E246:21
  11. Migration, Memory, and the Making of Black Barbadian Identity | Exploring Caribbean History

    Season 8, Episode 1 of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast delves into significant themes within Caribbean history, focusing on Black Barbadian migration to Canada. Featuring Dr. Chris…

    S8 E138:53
  12. Season 8 Preview: Migration, Memory, and Caribbean Futures

    Welcome to the Dis A fi mi History Podcast. In this season preview, host Wendy Aris outlines Season 8's episodes and themes, including migration and Canadian policy with Dr. Christ…

    S7 E1609:07
  13. Indo-Jamaican Migration and Memory: Exploring Identity in Caribbean History

    Host Wendy Aris engages with Michael A. Henry in a captivating conversation about Indo-Jamaican migration, memory, and identity within the broader context of Caribbean history and…

    S7 E1536:16
  14. Black Redcoats: How Escaped Enslaved Men Shaped Caribbean History and the War of 1812

    In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, Wendy Aris interviews Matthew Taylor about his book Black Redcoats, exploring a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Caribbean hi…

    S7 E1401:17:42
  15. Colors That Move: Stafford Schliefer on Jamaican Life, Art, and Caribbean Heritage

    In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris dives into Caribbean history and heritage through the lens of Jamaican self-taught artist Stafford Schliefer. They…

    S7 E1325:44
  16. Braided Seeds, Living Memory: Maroon Women's Role in Caribbean History and Resistance

    Explore the vital role of Maroon women in Caribbean history, family genealogy, and cultural resistance. Host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. Tinde van Andel about Maroon communities in…

    S7 E1226:28
  17. The Miskito Kingdom: Colonial Legacies and the Sambo-Tawira Split in Caribbean History

    In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean history and heritage through an insightful conversation with Professor Karl Offen on the M…

    S7 E1101:02:50
  18. Dis A Fi Mi History: Reflecting on 100 Episodes and Caribbean Family HeritageTrailer

    Host Wendy Aris reflects on an extraordinary 2025 for the Dis A Fi Mi History podcast, celebrating 100 episodes with over 10,000 downloads and listeners spanning 125 countries. Cha…

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  19. Flying Fish in the Great White North: Caribbean Migration and Barbadian Heritage in Canada

    In this insightful episode, host Wendy Aris dives into Caribbean history and family genealogy with Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor as they discuss his book 'Flying Fish in the Great…

    S7 E1045:59
  20. Saving Corn Island: Reviving Caribbean Heritage Through a Virtual Library

    In this episode of Dis A fi mi explores Caribbean history and colonialism with Mr. Shayron Tower, founder of the Corn Islands Virtual Library. They delve into the island's rich fam…

    S7 E953:44
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