Shannon Swimmer, Director of the Western Carolina University Cherokee Center will discuss Cherokee history, current issues facing the Cherokee and genealogy issues involving Native Americans. Ms. Swimmer’s mother was the person was responsible for tribe’s genealogical initiatives for the past 16 years. Ms. Swimmer and her family are native Cherokee and have long been involved …
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Rev. Kate Penny Howard, minister and professional genealogist will focus on how to effectively honor our family history, even when faced with “inaccuracies, embellishments, or outlandish fabrications.” She will focus on stories from Western North Carolina. Rev. Howard has made many presentations to genealogy societies and professional associations. She will be a presenter at RootsTech …