SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A new community initiative is helping descendants of the Native Americans who lived and worked at San Antonio Missions uncover their family histories and reconnect with their ancestral roots.<\/p>\n
San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants, a nonprofit organization, has launched the \u201cFind Your Roots, Claim Your Story: Descendants Legacy Project.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project is an effort designed to help families trace their lineage and learn more about their connections to the people who helped build and sustain the city\u2019s historic site. <\/p>\n
For many residents, the San Antonio Missions are among the city\u2019s most recognizable landmarks and a source of pride. <\/p>\n
However, organizers say many descendants of the indigenous communities associated with the San Antonio Missions grew up in the city without knowing their own family ties to the historic site. <\/p>\n
KSAT talked to Diana Reyes with the San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants during GMSA @ 9 this week about the Descendants Legacy Project, which aims to bridge gaps in historical knowledge by providing research assistance for people interested in exploring their family histories.<\/p>\n
As part of the initiative, the nonprofit is partnering with universities in San Antonio and San Marcos to help descendants access genealogical records, historical documents and academic expertise. <\/p>\n
Organizers hope these partnerships will make it easier for families to uncover ancestral connections that may have been lost over time.<\/p>\n
Reyes is encouraging community members who believe they may have ancestral ties to the San Antonio Missions to participate in the program and learn more about their family heritage.<\/p>\n
Additional information about the Descendants Legacy Project, including upcoming events and research opportunities, is expected to be released in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
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