Reconnecting Taino/Arawak

[Ricky K]

Hi there, I'm very new here and still learning to navigate the forums and pages.

I was wondering if anyone had advice on where to start in terms of learning about Taino culture, especially if you have any book recommendations? I've been bookmarking all I can find here.

Both of my grandparents on my father's side were Caribbean - my dad just knows that his dad said he was native. I imagine that both of them were probably Afro-Taino, though I can't know the exact tribe for sure. They were from Jamaica (grandfather) and St. Croix (grandmother, raised in Puerto Rico).

Thank you <3

[Miguel Sague Jr]

There are a large number of books that may be of interest to you. Some of them are about Taino pre-colonial history. Others are about more recent history and even current events in the Taino Resurgence movement. There are also a number of special subjects, such as the one that I specialize in, which is Taino spirituality. If you are interested, I am willing to talk on the phone to share what I know and to give you some advise on how to find more info. My phone number isw 412 969 4009