Our guest this time works alongside the New Mexico community of Picuris Pueblo, one of the smallest and oldest Indigenous groups in the United States. A recent study, published in Nature, establishes a clear ancestral link between Picuris Pueblo and the ancient peoples of Chaco Canyon. The discovery represents a landmark in archaeological genetics, not just for its scientific findings, but for the way the research was conducted: at the invitation of the tribe, under their direction, and with their sovereignty over the process fully respected. We discuss why archaeology is a continuous process of reckoning with history, and how to move forward in meaningful partnership with Native communities. It all depends on changing not just our methods, but our mindset.