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she founded the Kalinago Connections Inc , a local non-governmental organization to facilitate the implementation of plans , programs and projects in collaboration with other young professionals in her area .
In 2014 , plans to launch her own business began . She undertook various small business trainings , developed her business plan , networked with other entrepreneurs and started construction on her business place in 2016 . The multi-talented Natasha officially opened the doors of the Tilou Kanawa Restaurant to the public in October 2020 . She took this opportunity to host a craft expo which included a display of brand Tilou Kanawa ’ s souvenirs , branded T-shirts and Kalinago crafts . Music , complimentary local traditional dishes and a party at the restaurant ended the memorable event . Although Natasha is currently employed by the Ministry of Tourism supporting the development of tourism related projects on the island , inclusive of the Kalinago Territory , she is also managing her business and the ongoing initiatives of Kalinago Connections Inc ., in her spare time .
in local fashion through the use of canoe shaped dishes , coconut shells , larouman handmade baskets and more . Larouman Reed is endemic to the forests of the Kalinago Territory . It is traditionally used for handcrafting baskets of various sizes and styles by the Kalinago people . It is cut , dried in the sun and stripped to make it flexible and useable .
Their signature dish is the Cassava Sandwich - made using traditional cassava flat bread . Cassava / Yuca / Manioc is a traditional dietary mainstay of the Kalinago people , used for making flatbread , kanki or ducana as it is commonly known and farine which is a cereal-type product of the starchy root crop .
Larouman craft
On a visit to Tilou Kanawa , you will be presented organic , delicious local cuisine , unique to the Kalinago people . Natasha hopes to promote greater use of their cassava / yucca plus other root crops and incorporate fish and fresh vegetables to encourage healthy eating through their farm to table concept . They are also presenting their meals