Caribbean culture in education, enterprise and development
Caribbean Yard Campus is a network of Caribbean Yards (community, grassroots, and traditional knowledge institutions) engaged in the practice, research and application of Caribbean culture in education, enterprise and development.
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What is Caribbean Yard Campus?
Caribbean Yard Campus is an educational organization that connects communities across the Caribbean through the sharing and application of traditional knowledge, helping to shape cultural identity and empower development. We seek to empower the people of the Caribbean through re-connecting with our indigenous intelligence and building confidence in our own creative capacity.
- Access to the wisdom and practices of Caribbean traditional knowledge
- Connecting diverse communities through lifelong cultural learning
- Supporting documentation and preservation of indigenous heritage
- Promoting empowerment and equitable opportunity across the region
We're an accredited training institution within T&T
Caribbean Yard Campus is an accredited training institution, certified by the National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago. We provide certification for experienced mas practitioners, as well as newcomers for professional livelihoods in our indigenous, global industry of Carnival.
Vision
A Caribbean empowered by its indigenous intelligence. Read More.
Mission
Caribbean Yard Campus is committed to producing culturally relevant approaches to development challenges in the region through reconnecting with our indigenous intelligence and building confidence in our own creative capacity.
Learn cultural education from traditional communities
Caribbean Yard Campus seeks to empower the people of the Caribbean through re-connecting with our indigenous intelligence and building confidence in our own creative capacity.
Earth to Sky Mas Design
Gain hands-on skills in traditional and contemporary mas design. Practical, collaborative, and NTATT-certified, this year-long course blends culture, craft, and creativity for the next generation
Sweet Broom and Bitter Bush: the science of traditional medicine
Sweet Broom and Bitter Bush! A Caribbean Yard Campus online course in the science of traditional medicine.
Join our accredited training courses for indigenous Caribbean knowledge
Caribbean Yard Campus is an accredited training institution, certified by the National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago. We provide certification for experienced mas practitioners, as well as newcomers for professional livelihoods in our indigenous, global industry of Carnival.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caribbean Yard Campus?
Caribbean Yard Campus is an educational network that connects and empowers Caribbean communities by sharing traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and indigenous wisdom.
Who can join the Yard Directory?
Any organization or individual involved in a communal “yard” or interested in preserving and sharing traditional Caribbean knowledge is welcome to join and contribute.
What types of courses does CYC offer?
CYC provides accredited courses in areas like mas design, traditional medicine, Caribbean philosophy, languages (Spanish, Kwéyòl, Patois), and more—both online and in-person.
How does CYC support the community?
The Campus actively promotes empowerment, equal opportunity, funding for vulnerable groups, and documentations of indigenous heritage, especially in marginalized or remote communities.
What are the benefits of joining the Yard Network?
Members gain access to a collaborative community, resources and programs for cultural education, opportunities to share expertise, and a platform for advocacy and regional networking.
How is CYC accredited and recognized?
Caribbean Yard Campus is certified by the National Training Agency of Trinidad & Tobago as an accredited institution, ensuring quality standards and formal recognition for its training programs.