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Taíno

Taíno histories and contemporary identities span Caribbean island communities and diaspora. Smithsonian research examines living heritage and identity beyond narratives of disappearance.

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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.

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A path for deeper reading

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.

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Taino: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean | Smithsonian Institution

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.

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https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/taino-native-heritage-and-identity-caribbean-event-exhib-6313
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Museum / archiveamericanindian.si.eduSource 2

Taíno: A Symposium in Conversation with the Movement

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.

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https://americanindian.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/seminars-symposia/Taino-Symposium-Program-Agenda-2018.pdf
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Museum / archiveamericanindian.si.eduSource 3

Taíno - Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean

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.

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https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/pdf/Taino-Gallery-Guide-English.pdf
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