Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies? The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out.

The Taino are the original inhabitants of these here islands that are now called the Virgin Islands. Growing up, my family always took part in a carnival celebration.

For Taínos like Mukaro Agueybana, Guaktuke Ini Inaru, and Tekina-eirú, Indigenous roots are more than just heritage. It is the path that they walk, one that has real-world implications.

Priscilla Colon is part of group trying to preserve the language and culture of the Caribbean Indigenous people encountered by explorers in 1492.

Meet the survivors of a ‘paper genocide’ A leader of the indigenous Caribbeans known as the Taíno describes how his people’s history was erased—and what they’re doing to get it back.

Taino Jitters Local Taíno peoples are holding close to their chests the whereabouts of their valuable indigenous ancestral relics and possessions out of fear that the Government and other ...

HAVERHILL — Patricia Chali’naru Dones will discuss the history of the Taino people, the indigenous culture of the Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic during a ...

The first indigenous people encountered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 are not always widely recognized. Patricia Chali’naru Dones, a Newton resident, works to preserve the culture of Puerto ...

Connecticut state lawmakers passed a House resolution this week recognizing the heritage of the Caribbean’s Indigenous community and its impact on Connecticut. HR 10, “Resolution Recognizing ...