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Ep. 119: Why DNA “Indigenous ancestry” tests ain’t worth a doggone dime

By |2018-06-20T22:28:16-06:00June 16th, 2018|Categories: Kim TallBear, Media, MEDIA INDIGENA|

THIS WEEK // Survey says: We opine on a poll asking Canadians what they think should be done regarding Indigenous peoples. Statistically insignificant: The auditor general does a number on the federal government's glaring gaps in data for First Nations reserves. Doggone DNA: Think you can trust those genetic tests that tell you how 'Indian' you are? Guess you missed that recent story of a lab that verified the tribal ancestry of a chihuahua! Joining Rick Harp at the roundtable once again are Candis Callison, associate professor at UBC's Graduate School of Journalism, and Kim TallBear, associate professor of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. // Our theme is 'nesting' by birocratic.

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After dog DNA debacle, Indigenous researcher says ancestry testing is ‘stupid science’

By |2018-06-20T21:38:05-06:00June 14th, 2018|Categories: Kim TallBear, Media|

Even in a credible DNA lab, there are problems using tests to determine Indigenous affiliation, Kim TallBear says. (Courtesy Kim TallBear)

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Podcast: WE ARE FAMILY

By |2018-06-06T10:20:09-06:00June 5th, 2018|Categories: Kim TallBear, Media|

With the rise in consumer DNA tests and online genealogy, people might soon have a pretty good idea where their families came from for generations. But are we putting too much faith in DNA? Can our genetic ancestry really tell us anything about ourselves? And what happens when DNA databases become playgrounds for true [...]

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