Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Hispaniola

Podcast: The Forgotten Timeline · AC Wilson

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

The episode highlights the inspiring journey of a woman who discovers her indigenous Taino heritage after decades of believing she was of Carib descent. Through genealogical research and connection with Roberto Mukaro Borrero, a kasike of the Guainia Taino Tribe, she learns to challenge the historical myth that the Taino people were rendered completely extinct following European colonization. Her personal quest culminates in her own appointment as a female kasike and the official federal recognition of the Taino community within the Virgin Islands after a decade of dedicated effort. Moving forward, the restored nation actively campaigns for land back initiatives...