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San Antonio launches a groundbreaking initiative to help descendants of Indigenous mission builders reclaim their heritage, as the nation nears its 250th anniversary. Founded in 2022 by descendants who grew up unaware of their Native roots, the “Find Your Roots, Claim Your Story” project partners with six local universities to offer genealogical research and student internships. With an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 mission-era descendants in Bexar County alone, the effort seeks to honor the vital contributions of over 60 Indigenous groups whose labor, resources, and loyalty helped shape Texas and the U.S. — even during the American Revolution. This is more than ancestry; it’s a movement to rewrite history, ensuring Indigenous voices are finally heard and their legacy recognized.

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