A couple weeks ago, Cyndi Ingle asked me to do an educational guest post on The Genealogy Squad (TGS) Cyndi is one of the administrators of TGS and also is the Cyndi of CyndisList.com. We talked about several ideas and this morning 15 April) I posted my tips on Native American research. Now I have been privately asked by a reader for information on my qualifications regarding Native American research. I though I should share that info directly on my blog.

I have been involved in Native American research, consulting, enrollment issues, lecturing, and court testimony since about 1990. I also have several trusted subcontractors who assist in segments of this work. The following is a brief overview of my experience.

1989-present: Full-time genealogical & historical researcher, consultant, writer, and lecturer related to a wide variety of topics, clients, families, and localities across the U.S.

1990-present: Specialist in Native American research and analysis for individuals, families, law firms, and Tribes in several states.

1993-2015: Contract genealogist and consultant for a Minnesota-based Tribe.

1995-present: Extended research time at various National Archives facilities in BIA related records for several Tribes. Other research sites included county courthouses, state archives, and state historical societies in several states.

2016-2018: Served as the Enrollment Committee for a Tribe, assisted the Tribe in the reopening of the enrollment process, in establishing a new enrollment ordinance, determining the Enrollment Application process, development of an Enrollment Application Form and associated reference materials, and established the DNA testing process. Then analyzed, verified, and evaluated 450+ enrollment applications and suggested approval of 302 new members. 

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