Feature Articles
- Where are the Susquehannock?
As a schoolboy, I remember reading about the Susquehannocks, who farmed the land, traded with settlers, and left their namesake on many landmarks. But I don’t remember reading about the overwhelming wars, or how they were devastated by European smallpox, or how their story ended so violently. This article has been expanded into a separate website called The Susquehannock Fire Ring. - Tracing Your Native American Ancestry
Tracing one’s genealogy is always a daunting task, but trying to find an unnamed native American ancestor grows increasingly difficult as the number of generations increases. Of course, a major obstacle is that, until recently, interracial marriages were viewed with disdain and shame. Not only was it common for parents to hide their ancestry from their children, but also, there were very real social pressures which forced many people to deny their own ethnicity. - Are You Part Cherokee?
How many times have I heard someone say that they are part Indian, and how many times does the tribe mentioned turn out to be Cherokee? I’m not referring just to personal experience, but also to people and characters heard on radio and television. I also wrote a response to the emails I’ve received from others who have Rumors of Native American Ancestry. - The Pawnee Indian School
The Pawnee Indian School in Pawnee, Oklahoma, was one of many federally funded boarding schools built around the turn of the century for the purpose of assimilating Indian youth into white culture. In other words, they strove to take as much of the Indian out of the Indian and to replace it with the most rudimentary tools for “civilized” life. I took a walk back in time with my father, sixty years after he attended that school. - American Indian Events
A 12-month rolling calendar of native American pow wows and festivals held in the Maryland region. See more links to native American organizations in Maryland. - Pow Wow Etiquette for Newcomers
Always remember that pow wows are based on ancient and sacred ceremonies, filled with traditions which have been passed down for generations. To be ignorant of these traditions, and to act inappropriately, may be considered disrespectful. A pow wow is also a dynamic celebration which evolves with the times. - The Story of Indian Names
When researching Indian names, it’s important to realize that a name may be spelled in different ways, depending on who recorded it and how they heard it pronounced. Also, individuals usually changed their name throughout their life. - Remembering RoMere Darling
Biographical sketch, including family history, Hollywood career, and later years of our cousins’ cousin, RoMere Darling. I also wrote a narrative of my journey of research in Finding RoMere Darling. - Sam Bradford, Certified Cherokee
Since Sam Bradford was named the starting quarterback at Oklahoma, and with his surprising success, much has been written about his native ancestry.
