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| '''Catalog searches'''. An abundance of resources are available by going to the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]''' and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching in a '''''Keyword''''' search. If you know where your Native American ancestors lived, you can also put in the place name under '''''Place''''' and see what vital records are available in the particular area. There is information contained within most states guides for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/Subjectn/Subjectn.asp&ActiveTab=Subject Native American records]. | | '''Catalog searches'''. An abundance of resources are available by going to the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]''' and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching in a '''''Keyword''''' search. If you know where your Native American ancestors lived, you can also put in the place name under '''''Place''''' and see what vital records are available in the particular area. There is information contained within most states guides for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/Subjectn/Subjectn.asp&ActiveTab=Subject Native American records]. |
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| '''Google searches'''. A Google search can be conducted for [“specific tribe” genealogy] where specific tribe is replaced by the tribe name [e.g. Ute]. This may also identify some specific records that can be searched. | | '''Google searches'''. A Google search can be conducted for [“specific tribe” genealogy] where specific tribe is replaced by the tribe name [e.g. Ute]. This may also identify some specific records that can be searched. |
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| '''BIA Agency records'''. Today, most of the North American Indian Tribes and Native Americans have organized Indian Agencies for the purpose of administering the claims and subsequent court rulings in favor of the American Indians. | | '''BIA Agency records'''. Today, most of the North American Indian Tribes and Native Americans have organized Indian Agencies for the purpose of administering the claims and subsequent court rulings in favor of the American Indians. |