Discovering Native American Ancestry through DNA

 The purpose of this class is to review the scientific and anthropological evidence regarding Indigenous peoples of the Americas and the genetic markers that have been associated with their ancestry. Through Y chromosome, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA testing, individuals can learn if they have ancestors that were indigenous to the American continent, regardless if they have a paper trail to demonstrate it.

In this Discovering Native American Ancestry through DNA video, we'll cover the basics of DNA as it relates to Native American ancestry and the history behind it all.

This presentation was part of RootsTech Connect 2021. Find hundreds of free family history classes, keynotes, and more.

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Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

 Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15 to Oct 15. For more information from those that worked for the National Government of Interior, hit here

From September 15th through October 15th, join in the nationwide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This video provides just a sample of the people and places of the Department of the Interior that showcase the diversity of the Hispanic and Latinx experience.

How to Prove Native American/Indian Ancestry

Join Ancestry's own barefoot genealogist, Crista Cowan, as she shows you the answer to this week's question: I believe my ancestor was Native American/Indian. How do I prove that? To watch the video, hit here 

Last week to receive Early Bird conference Registration

Early Bird virtual conference registration, $45.00 members, $55 non-members, this is per household will end soon. Take advantage before prices rise!

Join Carlos Yturralde at BYU Library Family History Webinar Series August 25th, 4:00pm PDT

Thursday, August 25th, 5:00pm MT – Carlos Yturralde – Meet Your Hispanic Ancestors Through Our Colonial Archives

Live Webinar Join Link (Please click on this link at the time specified in the Webinar schedule.  Click here.)

Password to Join the Meeting: byufhl

Getting to Know FamilySearch.org

This video class covers how to get started with Family Search by BYU Family History Library.

(The intended audience is for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but gives the viewer basic knowledge.) To watch the video, hit here

GSHA-SC Writers' Workshop August 28, 2022 2:00 to 4:00pm PDT

 

Please join us at a table at the Riverside Tamale Festival Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022 11:00am - 7:00pm

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What Every Family Tree User Should Know about Name Finding Apps

Learn about the role name-finding applications and the misconceptions to their functions at BYU Family History Library by hitting here 

Catch us at SCGS Jamboree's Jambo Free

 Catch us on Monday August 22nd at Jambo Free where we will host an Hispanic Research thru their Zoom cast at 9:00am to 10:00am. To join you will have to register to attend the free event.

GSHA-SC Hispanic Research Thursday, August 18, 2022 6:30pm PDT

 A zoom link invitation to register will be sent to all Southern California members. Non-Members need to RSVP at email gshasocal@gmail.com to attend Hispanic Research Thursday, Aug 18, 2022, 6:30pm PDT.

7 Tools You May Have Forgotten About on Ancestry.com

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Watch Connie Knox trach the viewer  7+ features and tools that most genealogist may have forgotten about on Ancestry.com.  Knowing how to use Ancestry can really helps the user build their family tree, research their genealogy, and make the most of their family history experience.

Food is our culture presentation Saturday August 20th 9:30am PDT 10:30am MDT

 Register Early!  

Don't miss out on the Zoom presentation "Mexican Food Culture" in August!

You won't be disappointed!

 

When: Aug 20, 2022 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-yorjgpHdVcWU9tr_Fsy0eREaNBANmO

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

There is still time to register for SCGS Jamboree 2022.

There is still time to register for SCGS Jamboree 2022. To do so, follow the instruction below: https://genealogyjamboree.com

 

DNA Solved A 115 Year Mystery

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The YouTuber expected to confirm what she thought she already knew, that is not what happened. Not only did she learn that my ancestry was not what she thought or anticipated but in the process of it all she came across the truth of a mystery that had hung over part of my family for over a century. 

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If I Had to Do My Family Tree Over Again; What Would I Do Today for My Genealogy Research

 "If I were starting my genealogy over again today, what and how would I do it.  Here are ten things I would do immediately, when starting my family tree." To watch this entertaining YouTube video, hit here