But Tainos like Tekina-eir Maynard see the 2010 U.S.census as their chance to finally prove the history books are wrong.

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Tekina-eir Maynard says the best thing about reconnecting with her Taino ancestry is that she can finally help her family understand their origins.

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So Tekina-eir Maynard was excited to learn about questions added to the 2010 census that will allow them to declare their indigenous heritage on paper.

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That's why Dr.Ana Mara Tekina-eir Maynard says she will continue raising the voice of the people until every history book says the Tainos are still here.

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(SINGING) Dr.Ana Mara Tekina-eir Maynard leads the group in song.

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