Free Nataive American Genealogy Workshop

Proving Your American Indian Ancestry

Free Public Program
Saturday August 22, 2009: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This workshop will cover traditional and emerging genealogical resources and other issues related to researching American Indian ancestry, and understanding requirements for a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB):
* Survey of audience tribal identity, extent of research done, and expectations for the workshop.
* Basics of starting and doing genealogy - pedigree chart and family group sheets.
* What family resources can you start with?
* Handout materials containing a pedigree chart, family group sheet, and a listing of genealogy resources.
* A brief history of American Indian records - major record groups, times periods, what they contain, and where are they located.
* How to access American Indians records on the internet such as "Indian Census Rolls".
* Internet websites for information about records.
* Question and answers.

Guest Presenter: Daniel M. Bartosz (Seneca descent)American Indian Genealogist / Research InstructorFamily History Centers – Los Angeles and Orange CountyAssociation of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Location:
Huntington Park Public Library – 1st Floor Meeting Room
6518 Miles Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255

For reservations call (323) 583-2794 or email airc@gw.colapl.org.
Please advise how many will be attending and which tribe(s) you are interested in researching.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.colapublib.org

For ADA accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or materials in an alternative format, call (562) 940-8462 (voice) or (323) 726-0836 (TTY) Monday-Friday, 8-5, at least six business days prior to the event.

American Indian Resource Center Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255(323) 583-2794(323) 587-2061 FAXhttp://www.colapublib.org/services/ethnic/indian.php4County of Los Angeles Public Library