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You may find some basic understanding of genealogical research procedures to be helpful. See [[A Guide to Research]], and [[Principles of Family History Research]]. | You may find some basic understanding of genealogical research procedures to be helpful. See [[A Guide to Research]], and [[Principles of Family History Research]]. | ||
Opportunities for genealogical research for Native Americans are good because more government records have been created for Indians than for any other Canadian or United States ethnic group. The | Opportunities for genealogical research for Native Americans are good because more government records have been created for Indians than for any other Canadian or United States ethnic group. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City is expanding its Native American collection, as are several other libraries and archives. Many Indian records are being digitized and made available online. | ||
'''Choose an ancestor to research'''. Before proceeding with research, you need to choose a particular ancestor or family that you would like to know more about. The first step will be to identify all you can about this person or family in family sources. Then this wiki will help you research additional information about your ancestors and possibly extend their genealogy. Additional instructions and information are given under the following sections: | '''Choose an ancestor to research'''. Before proceeding with research, you need to choose a particular ancestor or family that you would like to know more about. The first step will be to identify all you can about this person or family in family sources. Then this wiki will help you research additional information about your ancestors and possibly extend their genealogy. Additional instructions and information are given under the following sections: | ||
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=== [[Part 5 - Where Do I Find Records?|'''Part 5.''']] Where Do I Find Records? === | === [[Part 5 - Where Do I Find Records?|'''Part 5.''']] Where Do I Find Records? === | ||
This section includes information about repositories where you will find original documents about your Native American ancestors. These repositories include the | This section includes information about repositories where you will find original documents about your Native American ancestors. These repositories include the FamilySearch Library, national archives in the United States and Canada, and other repositories including those in other countries. | ||
=== '''[[United States Native Races Part 6 - What Tools Can Help My Search?|Part 6.]]''' What Tools Can Help My Search? === | === '''[[United States Native Races Part 6 - What Tools Can Help My Search?|Part 6.]]''' What Tools Can Help My Search? === | ||
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