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Caring for and through Language: Tibetan Refugees and Heritage Language Education in Canada

Anthropology News

As requested by the local Tibetan community, a linguistic anthropologist (Ward) and graduate student (Moli) adapted the Buddhist-inspired framework of SEE Learning to facilitate reflections on best practices in Tibetan heritage language education. These refugees entered Canada with complex linguistic repertoires.

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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

Anthropology.net

What’s remarkable is that despite its small size, this group ultimately shaped most of our genetic heritage." "This population bottleneck could be the result of an ecological crisis, a migration event, or simply chance," says Scally. Additional Related Research Skoglund, P., & Reich, D. Nature, 577 , 645–656. link] Hublin, J.

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. . © Benedict Seidl Cultural Integration Despite Distance The Avars arrived in Central Europe during the 6th century, settling among local populations. Related Research **Pohl, W. ” Cornell University Press.

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Schools bar Native students from wearing traditional regalia at graduation

The Hechinger Report

Traditional regalia, such as an eagle feather, is often given to Native students by family members or other loved ones to celebrate their personal achievements as well as their heritage. In 2017, Montana became the first state in the nation to protect Native students’ right to wear regalia.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

Anthropology.net

This investigation, which began in 2017, brought together a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and geneticists. Genetic Legacy and Cultural Interaction The arrival of these new groups did not erase the genetic heritage of the Oakhurst people. 1 Gretzinger, J., Gibbon, V. Penske, S. Rohrlach, A.

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As college costs increase, more families are saving for it

The Hechinger Report

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 expanded the use of these plans to cover kindergarten through twelfth grade expenses. Between 2010 and 2017, there was a 30 percent increase in the number of 529 accounts, which now total 13 million, according to the Pew report. Meanwhile, lawmakers are looking to further expand the uses of 529 plans.

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STUDENT VOICE: ‘What haunts me is how easily everyone could picture us behind bars’

The Hechinger Report

Teaching students about their heritage, and about other groups’ heritage, allows students to break free of stereotypes and appreciate their challenges and triumphs. It led me to ask questions about my own heritage and to further appreciate my family’s challenges and triumphs. Education is. Sign up for our newsletter.