Program Type:
History & GenealogyAge Group:
AdultProgram Description
Event Details
During this presentation, you will learn about Native American genealogy: how to get started, where to go, and how to find the answers you are looking for. Information will be provided on resources and records that are available for Natives beyond enrollment records. The session will conclude with a brief discussion of the benefits and limitations of Native American DNA testing.
Jason Felihkatubbe (Choctaw) has been doing genealogical research for over 25 years. His focus is Native American Indian genealogy, with an emphasis on the southeastern peoples–Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee, and Seminole in Indian Territory/Oklahoma. Apart from research, he has offered lectures and classes on Native American Indian genealogy, culture, and more. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has been involved with the USGenWeb Project for over 16 years.