Articles for tag: Chaco Canyon, cultural heritage, DNA analysis, Indigenous genetics, Picuris Pueblo

Chaco Ruins, Detail, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, NM

DNA Analysis Confirms Picuris Pueblo’s Ancestral Link to Chaco Canyon

April Joy Jovita

For the first time, a federally recognized Indigenous tribe has led a genetic study confirming their ancestral connection to Chaco Canyon. The Picuris Pueblo, a sovereign nation in New Mexico, has long maintained oral histories linking them to the region, but scientific validation was lacking. By sequencing ancient DNA, researchers have now provided genetic evidence ...