Taíno histories and contemporary identities span Caribbean island communities and diaspora. Smithsonian research examines living heritage and identity beyond narratives of disappearance.
See each region’s evidence for historical or present-day scope.
Homeland / region
Caribbean / Greater Antilles
Research depth
Source guide
Source collection
3 annotated resources · 0 Indigenous-led
Inspected sources
0 substantive works · selected content reviewed
Initial adequacy
Not assessed
Compiled
October 19, 2026
A source guide for a deeper dive.This entry provides a brief orientation and an organized reading path. A comprehensive deep dive has not yet been completed. Follow the annotated sources and distinguish primary community accounts from outside reference material.
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Identity and context
Taíno histories and contemporary identities span Caribbean island communities and diaspora. Smithsonian research examines living heritage and identity beyond narratives of disappearance.
Focus the next stage of research on: Community perspectives, rural cultural continuities, colonial history and the diverse contemporary Taíno movement. Start with the annotated sources and compare each publisher’s scope and perspective.
Open any title to read the original source. Annotations explain what each link can help you explore.
No Indigenous-led source is identified in this entry yet. This is a gap in this collection, and does not imply an absence of community knowledge or organization.
Historical context for this entry. Read “Taino: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean | Smithsonian Institution” with attention to the author, period covered, and communities named; compare with community-published accounts where available.
Historical context for this entry. Read “Taíno: A Symposium in Conversation with the Movement” with attention to the author, period covered, and communities named; compare with community-published accounts where available.
Historical context for this entry. Read “Taíno - Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean” with attention to the author, period covered, and communities named; compare with community-published accounts where available.
Related entries may represent alternate names, constituent communities, wider groupings, or historical connections. Read the naming notes before treating entries as equivalent.
Robey’s Atlas of Indigenous North America · Compiled October 19, 2026 · Taíno