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 October
16, 2006
Upcoming Events
In collaboration with the Arab American Museum, the Haitian
Network Group of Detroit is pround to present its first film
festival ... read more..
May
1, 2003
Haitian History
In 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in search
for a new route to India. After months of a tumultuous voyage,
his quest landed him in a new world and in December 5, 1492
he discovers the island named Ayiti, Kiskeya or Bohio by the
various indigenous inhabitants.
Columbus claimed the territories in the name of Spain and
called the island Hispaniola.
Soon, the Spaniards realized that they were in the middle
of a gold mine, literally. They began the systematic slaughter
of the Indians in order to steal their riches, and quickly
enslaved the survivors.
Word spread out fast and soon the British and the French
followed. read more..
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About HNGD
Haitian Network Group of Detroit is a non-profit organization
created in July 1998 with the intent to promote Haitian
culture and provide an environment for Haitian and freinds
to network. The group has an elected board comprised of
a president, vice-president, treasurer and secreatry. The
general meetings are regularly held on a monthly basis.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Haiti,
Detroit and its people.On July 12, 1998, a group of young
Haitians Headed by Fritz Montplaisir, Dr. Marie Soledad
Nelson, and Mrs. Maggy Cokery decided to form a new Haitian
group. The concept was to create a group that would evolve
on its own with no immediate purpose, no constraint and
no political ideology. The group would only provide a forum
where Haitians in the area would exchange ideas, discuss
current events, and network. On the last Saturday of every
month, the members would meet to socialize and discuss current
events.
The first meeting took place at Dr.
Nelson's house in Southfield, Michigan with twenty-five
people in attendance. With them, they brought their anticipation
and enthusiasm. Their questions were numerous and far unexpected.
It was decided then that the group should be used as a means
to organize the events and activities that the members are
interested in. A concept that was not far from the founder's
minds but too early to be discussed at the first meeting
since the group did not have a governing body. Nevertheless,
the founders accepted the challenge on the condition that
the members would also volunteer their time and effort toward
the activities and events. On that day a new Haitian group
was formed.
After plenty of soul searching and
ample enthusiasm from it's members, HNGD has evolved into
a non-profit organization. We have an elected board comprised
of a president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary.
Our general meetings are regularly held on a monthly basis.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Haiti and
its people.
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