Puerto Rican is a nationality, not a race. If you are Puerto Rican, it is highly likely that you have Taino Indian heritage. According to a recent study, results indicate that 62% of Puerto Ricans have Indigenous DNA! If you are an Island Arawak Taino descendant from Puerto Rico or Vieques Island and can prove it with DNA, Government Documentation, or Church Records, you might qualify to become a recognized member of the Arawak Taino Tribe of Puerto Rico.

ATTOPR is the only Arawak Taino Tribal Organization seeking federal recognition under the “Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990”. To enroll, you must submit DNA and official documented proof of your indigenous Taino lineage. There are other Yucayekes that are not as strict about their enrollment requirements, but ATTOPR adheres to the same federal recognition standards as our northern tribal relatives in the states.

To find out more about membership requirements, download the application here or email the Tribal Enrollment Officer.