Father Kino, also known as Eusebio Francisco Kino, was a 17th-century Italian Jesuit missionary and explorer. He is best known for his work in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, particularly in the regions that are now Arizona and Sonora. Kino played a significant role in establishing missions and promoting agriculture among the indigenous peoples. Kino is often credited with mapping parts of the Sonoran Desert and advocating for the rights of Native Americans. His efforts helped to foster peaceful relations between European settlers and indigenous communities. Today, he is remembered as a key figure in the history of the American Southwest.