Family History Month - Tracing Ancestors - First Nations Family History
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Do you want to trace your family history, but don’t know where to start?
Join Melissa Jackson, the State Library of NSW’s First Nations family history specialist for a yarn. During the Tracing Ancestors workshop for mob, participants will be introduced to the State Library’s diverse family history collections and learn about resources and strategies that may assist you in your research.
The State Library of NSW has a wealth of material for people engaged in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history research.
It outlines resources and strategies that may assist you in your research, including:
Techniques for searching the Library’s collections
Discussion of significant collections held at the Library relating to Aboriginal family history
Tips for using other important resources for Aboriginal family history research.
Tracing Ancestors includes a question-and-answer session with Melissa. Lunch will be provided.
Saturday 29 August
12pm - 3pm
Liverpool City Library (Yellamundie)
Photo of Melissa Jackson by Daniel Boud/State Library of NSW
Koori Grapevine image by Melle Smith-Haimona 2022
About the Presenter
Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson is the State Library of NSW’s First Nations family history specialist for a yarn and is part of the State Library's Indigenous Engagement team.
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