Why we’re gathering
To meet one another, share food and conversation, and decide whether we want to continue building a Taíno community here.
Our First Minnesota Taíno Gathering
PRIMER ENCUENTRO
A first conversation about what we could build together.
What to expect
An open conversation.
An open conversation with room for questions, hopes, and different perspectives. The agenda below is a proposed starting point for the first gathering.
This is a community gathering, not a tribal enrollment event.
Nobody will be required to publicly prove or explain their ancestry.
Families & children
Families are welcome. The gathering is free. Venue accessibility and family arrangements will be shared when the location is confirmed.
First gathering agenda
- Welcome & Food
- Opening & Why We’re Here
- Who Are We?
- Our Caribbean Map
- Why Do We Need a Taíno Community Here?
- What Could We Build Together?
- Questions We Will Eventually Need to Answer
- Do We Want to Continue?
- Establish the Next Gathering
- Closing Circle
Express interest
Let us know if you would like to hear about the first gathering on November 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Venue details are forthcoming.
I’m Interested