Reencuentro Taíno Conference 2023

In celebration of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, Reencuentro Taíno Conference is a first-of-its-kind conference on the Taíno language and culture held in Puerto Rico on August 6-11, 2023. This historic event featured linguists working on language revitalization, archeologists, artists, musicians, spiritual leaders, and esteemed members of our Taíno community from around the world. This inclusive gathering featured the participation of Taínos, Indigenous relatives, and non-Taíno allies who shared their expertise through keynote presentations, educational materials, musical performances, and much more.

Topics included:

• Modern Taíno language variants
• Archeological finds at the Tibes Ceremonial Center
• Creating culturally-responsive curricula
• Indigenous representation in film

Surprises revealed…

• Possible pre-Columbian writing system of the Caribbean
• 1st digital course for the Taíno language
• Films with complete Taíno language dialog

Participating Organizations:

• Casa Areyto
• Office of Culture and Tourism, Canóvanas, PR
• Máscaras de Puerto Rico
• Casa Museo Jesús T. Piñero
• 7000 Languages
• American Federation of Teachers
• Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico
• Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
• Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
• University of Puerto Rico
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez
• Tibes Ceremonial Center
• José S. Alegría Cultural Center