Among some scholars and many in the lay public, there is widely accepted myth that Indigenous Caribbean populations became extinct shortly after European colonization of the Caribbean. While it is true that Native populations suffered greatly as a result of colonization inclusive of genocide, disease, and socioeconomic marginalization, not all communities disappeared. Through resistance, adaptation, and resilience, some communities survived and are present within contemporary populations. While resistance and persistence looked different across the region, there are contingents of people that increasingly organize and self-identify as Indigenous Caribbean communities (e.g. Santa Rosa First Peoples Community in Arima, Trinidad and The Garifuna Heritage Foundation). Genetic ancestry projects in collaboration with these communities reveals a complex history reflective of both community oral and island nation histories. In addition, genetic ancestry projects with other Caribbean communities, such as the Accompong Town Maroons and African descendant Puerto Ricans, indicates ancestry from both African and Indigenous Caribbean peoples, suggesting less-known histories of interactions between African, African descendants, and Indigenous Caribbean peoples. Through research with different Caribbean communities, we seek to reconsider and reimagine narratives about both Indigenous and African descendant Caribbean peoples.