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DNA Links Modern Picuris Pueblo Tribe to Ancestors Who Lived in Chaco Canyon Hundreds of Years Ago
For the study, researchers sequenced the DNA of 13 present-day members of the tribe. They compared that genetic material to ...
Tribal leaders outraged at Stitt's veto of bill aiding missing Indigenous people
More reaction from Tribal members after Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have helped the state with missing and murdered indigenous people.
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Chief Sophie Pierre On Being The First: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future of the Ktunaxa Nation
Fluent in Ktunaxa and a lifelong advocate for Indigenous rights, Pierre has dedicated over three decades to public service, ...
'This is all about Emily': Family of slain Arizona teen meets FBI Director Kash Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Emily Pike's aunt and uncle on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day: "We ...
‘The only acceptable number is zero’: Kalispel Tribe honors missing Indigenous people
She is now among the 56 missing Indigenous women and girls in Washington state. “Maleigha, we love you and miss you. Please make contact so we know that you are OK,’” said Nick Pierre, general manager ...
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Community raises awareness for Missing, Murdered Indigenous Relatives
It's why the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force (MMIR) helps community members get the extra push to solve their family's missing persons case or find justice in a murder ...
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Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site
The Picuris Pueblo of New Mexico has oral histories and cultural traditions that link the tribe historically to the region of ...