Concilio Taíno Guatú Ma Cú-A Borikén, Inc.

Guatú Ma Cú-A Borikén

Sacred Fire of Puerto Rico

Preserving and restoring the culture, traditions, and spirituality of the Taíno people

"We are an independent Taíno people, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of our traditions, spirituality, and ancestral ceremonies in Borikén."

Concilio Taíno drummer in Old San Juan

Thirty years of cultural preservation

Since 1992, the Concilio Taíno has been the authoritative voice for Taíno cultural preservation. With 501(c)(3) federal recognition since 2007, our impact reaches hundreds of thousands of people locally and internationally, with an active presence in Puerto Rico, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and Europe.

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Taíno Identity & DNA Research

61%–76%

Indigenous Mitochondrial DNA

The pioneering genetic studies of Dr. Juan Carlos Martínez Cruzado (University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez) confirmed that between 61% and 76% of Puerto Ricans carry direct Taíno/Indigenous maternal lineage, demonstrating a living, unbroken biological and cultural continuity in Borikén.

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Estudiantes en taller cultural del Concilio Taíno

Signature Program

School Programs

We bring Taíno culture directly to classrooms with authentic presentations, interactive workshops, and demonstrations of traditional instruments. Our educational program has reached thousands of students across the island.

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Areítos & Music

Ceremonial dances and ancestral Taíno music

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Ancestral Ceramics

Pottery workshops and traditional techniques

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"Your contribution helps preserve Taíno culture for future generations. Every gift strengthens our educational and ceremonial programs."

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