"DNA Analysis Traces Blackfoot Confederacy Lineage to Last Ice Age"
A new DNA study reveals that the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprising four related tribes, has an ancient genetic lineage dating back 18,000 years to the last ice age. The research, led by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy, investigated the genetic history of their tribes and found that present-day members share a large fraction of their genome with historical ancestors. This study, conducted through the Blackfoot Early Origins Program, is important for its collaborative and Indigenous-led approach, providing valuable insights into the ancient Indigenous lineage of the Blackfoot Confederacy.