November is Native American Heritage Month

In tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans, the following
organizations are holding special events throughout the month of November:

• Library of Congress

• National Archives and Records Administration

• November 3: NARA is hosting Native American Stories Family Day

• November 23: Celebration with Wampanoag National Singers and Dancers held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, MA.

• For more events, see here.

• National Endowment for the Humanities

• National Gallery of Art

• National Park Service

• Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

• November 17-18: Hopi Tribal Festival

• November 23: The museum is hosting a "Family Fun Friday" where Native culture will be demonstrated through hands-on activities, etc.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

While not being held in November, SLIG 2019 has a course dedicated to Native American Research with Coordinator Rick Fogarty. Rick and his talented team of instructors will educate students on how to break down their brick walls for their Native American ancestors. Find more information on the course, the schedule, and registration here.

SLIG 2019 - Course 8: Native American Research

Today, more Americans claim descent from at least one Cherokee ancestor than any other Native American group. Is there a Native American story in your family or would you just like to learn more about Native American research?

Over the last several years, digitization of Indian records and advances in DNA testing have helped open new areas of tribal research.

SLIG's Course 8: Native American Research is is designed for both the genealogist trying to get started and those who want to learn how to assist others in searching for Native American roots. Students will learn what to look for in identifying a potential native ancestor, give practical guidance through the research process, and demonstrate how to analyze evidence for proof. 

Rick Fogarty and his instructors have designed an educational and hands-on course that will provide information and practical experience. A research project will be assigned to help attendees use the techniques they have learned in the course and the course also includes some guided assistance at the Family History Library.

To learn more about the course, click here. To register, click here.

SLIG 2019 Course Highlight: Exploring Native American Research

Instructors:

• Rick Fogarty
• Billie Stone Fogarty, MEd
• Paul K. Graham, CG, AG
• Melissa Johnson, CG
• Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

Course Description: Many people have stories of Native American ancestors in their family history but do not know where to begin breaking down these brick walls. This course is designed for both the genealogist trying to get started and those who want to learn how to assist others in searching for Native American roots. Over the last several years, digitization of Indian records and advances in DNA testing has helped open new areas of tribal research. This course will provide instruction on what to look for in identifying a potential native ancestor, give practical guidance through the research process, and demonstrate how to analyze evidence for proof. A research project will be assigned to help attendees use the techniques they have learned in the course. 

Level of Instruction: Intermediate

Registration: Registration opens Saturday, 7 July 2018. For more detailed information please visit www.slig.ugagenealogy.org.