The island was originally inhabited by Arawak and Carib peoples. The first indigenous settlements were of Arawak and Carib origin. Amerindian languages, spoken by Amerindians, include Carib and Arawak. The island's cultural history begins with the native Taino, Arawak and Carib. Trinidad was inhabited by both Carib speaking and Arawak-speaking groups. Early indigenous settlements around the area were of Arawak and Carib origin. Few of the indigenous Carib and Arawak population survived the French purge at Sauteurs. Eventually, the Arawak migrated from the mainland, followed by the Carib. Carib and Stag beers are very popular local lager beers. The park is home to indigenous Pemon Indians, part of the Carib linguistic group. On Martinique, the French colonists signed a peace treaty with the few remaining Carib. The Black Carib population descended from freed slaves from Saint Vincent. Those who remained were raided by the Carib coming from Venezuela. Red (Carib and American), Black (Negroid). This is also the area where the population of Carib descent is concentrated.