Melissa Johnson
DNA courses continue to attract students as more and more genealogists are adding the skill to their toolbox. SLIG will be offering the following DNA courses in 2020 to continue to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively use and integrate DNA into their research: Meeting Standards: Using DNA Evidence, Coordinator: Karen Stanbary, MA, […]
Saturday, 19 January 2019 Back by Popular Demand, SLIG Tech Day will feature hands-on workshops and classes on technologies that enhance the research experience. Registration is open and seats are available. Fees Half-Day Workshops: $60; Classes/Demonstrations: $25 Students who register for a full day of sessions will receive $10 in SLIG SWAG bucks to spend. Schedule […]
In tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans, the followingorganizations are holding special events throughout the month of November: Library of Congress National Archives and Records Administration November 3: NARA is hosting Native American Stories Family Day November 23: Celebration with Wampanoag National Singers and Dancers held at the John F. Kennedy […]
The SLIG Tech Day will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019. It is the Saturday between SLIG 2019 and SLIG Academy. Schedule Back by Popular Demand, SLIG Tech Day will feature hands-on workshops and classes on technologies that enhance the research experience. Registration will open on Saturday, September 15th, and will be open to […]
Today, more Americans claim descent from at least one Cherokee ancestor than any other Native American group. Is there a Native American story in your family or would you just like to learn more about Native American research? Over the last several years, digitization of Indian records and advances in DNA testing have helped open […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Vicky C. Lambert is one of the two individuals selected for the the SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications, in fact it was so difficult that the decision was made to award […]
Instructors: Rick Fogarty Billie Stone Fogarty, MEd Paul K. Graham, CG, AG Melissa Johnson, CG Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA Course Description: Many people have stories of Native American ancestors in their family history but do not know where to begin breaking down these brick walls. This course is designed for both the genealogist trying […]
This popular hands-on course returns for a second year, with FamilyTreeDNA again sponsoring the cost of additional lab assistants, color copies, laminated charts, and more. A small additional tuition fee will cover two new features this year: an introductory webinar held several months prior to the course to walk students through the process of downloading […]