How will the Genographic Project benefit indigenous and traditional peoples?
In addition to answering questions of scientific interest to indigenous and traditional populations, we have established a tangible benefit of giving back to participating and nonparticipating populations in the form of the Genographic Legacy Fund, which aims to support indigenous and traditional peoples’ aspirations to promote and revitalize their cultures. The Genographic Legacy Fund is directed primarily toward education initiatives, cultural conservation, and linguistic preservation and revitalization efforts. It is our hope that the Genographic Legacy Fund, funded by net proceeds from the sale of the Genographic Project Public Participation Kits, will establish a positive and ongoing legacy for the Genographic Project that will support indigenous and traditional peoples—those participating in the project, as well as others.
