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CELEBRATION2008 Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire The Sealaska Heritage Institute is sponsoring DNA testing to determine whether there are living descendants of a Native man whose ancient remains were found in a Southeast cave. The testing will be conducted during Celebration 2008.

DNA project looks for links to SE Natives

Courtesy Of David Sheakley

Recent ancestors: Tlingit men from Hoonah sit together for a portrait in the mid-1900s. The Sealaska Heritage Institute is sponsoring DNA testing during Celebration 2008 to determine whether there are living descendants of a Native man whose ancient remains were found in a Southeast Alaska cave.

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