Category Archives: Tsimshian

Some Native Americans Had Oceanic Ancestors

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Roberta Estes

This week has seen a flurry of new scientific and news articles.  What has been causing such a stir?  It appears that Australian or more accurately, Australo-Melanese DNA has been found in South America’s Native American population. In addition, it … Continue reading →

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Ancient DNA Analysis From Canada

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Roberta Estes

Recently a new academic paper focused on Native American ancestry hit the news.  Ripan Malhi’s molecular anthropology and ancient DNA lab at the University of Illinois, shown above, in Urbana, Illinois has successfully extracted DNA from remains of individuals whose bones … Continue reading →

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Metlakahtlan, Alaska

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Roberta Estes

I’m still working on transcribing the Carlisle Indian School records, although I’m nearing the end of all 18,000 records found in three sources that have to be integrated.  This project has been way beyond the magnitude I ever expected. One … Continue reading →

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