Tracing Our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity


Course number : 170002    ID : 26868    Section Number : OLLI

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ClassGraphic Explore the intersection of genetics, history, and identity with Angelo Cervantes, anthropological genetic genealogist, university instructor, and founder of the Iberian Peninsula DNA Institute. Using the New Mexico DNA Project as a case study, examine how DNA testing is reshaping our understanding of ancestry in the Americas. Discover the roles of Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, Indigenous haplogroups, and historical systems of racial classification while considering the ethical and political questions surrounding genetic genealogy. Osher Online is the facilitator of this exclusive Zoom course.
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6 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

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NA - Online

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Please read:  Please register by Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.

Cost:  $15.00

Fees:  $33.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

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9/30/2026 - 11/4/2026 Weekly - Wed 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM N/A - Online Osher Instructor 

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