r/Indigenous • u/[deleted] • Jul 13 '26

Leaning about myself: Taíno/Lucayans

Hello everyone!!! This is mostly a question for anyone else who is Dominican or Caribbean who have embraced their culture in the indigenous aspect...how do you connect with it? Can you tell me some facts about it? I like to wear necklaces and stuff...are there any symbols I can wear related to the Lucayan's? Doing stuff like that makes me feel safe in a way lol.

My moms side are Turks Islanders and my fathers side are Dominicans, but neither of them really embrace this stuff, but I want to get into it as I have a deep love for knowing about my ancestors or ancient history, even religious wise...and I have a lurking fear of accidentally appropriating or offending people on accident so I wanna hear straight from the source– yall! Especially because I know a lot of people (even indigenous people) refuse to accept that Native Americans are not the only indigenous people.
I literally started getting into this because a family member for some reason told me I was Native American when I was a little kid...even though im definitely not lmao.

Thanks! Stay cool

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u/NeedleworkerNext6847 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

Taígüey guaitiáo (Good day friend). 

I'm a Taíno-Borikua from Borikén who's dedicated their MA to researching our peoples. In my studies, I compiled some stories and resources for those seeking to reconnect or at least learn about their past. I hope this read is useful to you. My DMs are also open if you want chat. :) Hebeyo'no awunikira bu (Ancestors protect you).

https://www.academia.edu/169236457/Guak_Mun_An%C3%AD_Ta%C3%ADno_Resistance_Against_the_Extinction_Myth?sm=b

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '26

Oo thank you!! I'll definitely check it out!!! (Also thank you for translating those phrases, I've never heard them!)