Southeast Alaska Native Communities Engage with DNA Science @SealaskaHeritageInstitute
Southeast Alaska Native Communities Engage with DNA Science @SealaskaHeritageInstitute
Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Southeast Alaska Native Communities have been collaborating with researchers to learn more about their environment and their ancestors. The discovery of Shuká Ḵáa is a great example of community engagement, as discussed by Yarrow S'áḵjayéi Vaara and Dr. Rosita Ḵaaháni Worl.

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