Honoring Our Ancestors: Native American Genealogy

Honoring Ancestors: Native American Genealogy

Presented by:

Stefanie Ojibway Gerberding

Discover the foundations of researching Native American family history. An overview of key resources, research methods, and cultural considerations unique to Native American genealogy will be shared. Whether you are just beginning your family history journey or seeking to expand your knowledge, this presentation provides practical tools and respectful approaches for exploring Native American roots.

About the speaker:

Stefanie Ojibway Gerberding is a professional genealogist with over 12 years of research experience, specializing in Native American ancestry. She regularly hosts lectures and webinars on tracing indigenous lineages, incorporating tribal records, federal archives, and the specific cultural sensitivities required for this research. 

As a genealogist specializing in Native American ancestry, Stefanie assists individuals and families in navigating tribal, federal, and historical records to uncover their heritage. She combines traditional genealogical methods with cultural knowledge to produce accurate, meaningful family histories. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges of documenting Native American ancestry, Stefanie connects families to the stories and identities of their ancestors.

Stefanie is an enrolled citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a descendant of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

This program will be by Zoom with the Wilmette Public Library. Click HERE to register for the Zoom link.