Indigenous peoples of Grenada

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The Indigenous peoples of Grenada are the original inhabitants of the island prior to European colonization. The Indigenous peoples of Grenada, whom the Spanish referred to as "Arawaks" and "Caribs", did not survive on the island following colonization.^[1]^[2]

Indigenous peoples from South America began arriving in Grenada around 300 BCE.^[3]

Following several unsuccessful attempts at colonization, the French were able to establish a colony in Grenada at St. Georges by 1649. Within 114 years, the French had killed most of the Indigenous population of Grenada. In 1650 or 1651, the French battled the Indigenous people at Leapers' Hill, resulting in 40 Indigenous people leaping to their deaths from a cliff.^[3]

Although the Indigenous people did not survive in Grenada, remnant of their history remain on the island. Indigenous petroglyphs can be found at several locations in Grenada, including what are referred to as the "Carib Stones" in Waltham^[3] and the petroglyphs at Mt. Rich.^[4]

Notable Indigenous people from Grenada

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