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Welcome to the NEA Big Read: Pensacola Genealogy Podcast! This podcast is part of our community read of Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise. This collection of poetry was inspired by Joy Harjo’s journey to her family’s ancestral lands in Alabama. In the early 1800s, the Mvskoke people were forcibly removed from their original lands east of the Mississippi to Indian Territory, which is now part of Oklahoma. Two hundred years later, Joy Harjo returns to her family’s lands and opens a dialogue with history. This podcast explores how members of our community have researched their own Native American lineage and teaches listeners about local genealogical resources.
Caitlyn Cooney, Curator of Education at the Pensacola Museum of Art, will moderate our discussions. Episodes will be released every Friday during the NEA Big Read (October 28 - November 28) |
Episode One: Genealogical Research for Native Americans
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In episode one we will receive an introduction to resources available through the West Florida Public Library and learn about different approaches to genealogical research through interviews with library staff and volunteers and members of the Santa Rosa Creek Indian Tribe. Our special guests this episode are Michael Taranto, Genealogy Branch Library Manager; Priscilla Nobels, Genealogy Branch volunteer and member of the West Florida Genealogical Society; and Chief Dan “Sky Horse” Helms and Vice Chief and Genealogist, Gail Allred of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe.
Pensacola has a rich Native American history, but how does one discover that lineage? Episode one of the NEA Big Read Pensacola Genealogy podcast is about introducing you to those resources, and encouraging you to discover your roots through genealogical research and oral histories. |
Episode Two: The Faults in Our System
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Tracing your Native American lineage can be a difficult task considering the lack of records and information. Many people have been told they were descended from Native American ancestors, Indian Princesses even…yet genealogical tests may say otherwise. In this episode of the NEA Big Read Pensacola Genealogy podcast, we will explore these faults in our system, and fill in the gaps on the road to tracing your ancestry. Our special guests this episode are Jan Isosaari, Professional Genealogist and Chief Dan “Sky Horse” Helms and Vice Chief and Genealogist, Gail Allred of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe.
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Episode Three: Native American Tribes in 2020
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In episode three of the NEA Big Read Pensacola Genealogy podcast, we’re breaking down the rules of tribal structure, contemporary chiefdom, and the future of Native American culture. A new generation of Native Americans are coming forward, joining their family tribes, and carrying on their lineage. Today we’ll hear how one tribe is looking to the future of tribal practice and structure. Our special guests this episode are Chief Dan “Sky Horse” Helms and Vice Chief and Genealogist, Gail Allred of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe.
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Episode Four: Sharing Your Story
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In episode four of the NEA Big Read Pensacola Genealogy podcast, members of our community will share their personal experiences of discovering their Native American heritage and discuss how they continue to explore and share their culture. Our special guests this episode are John David Ellis, member of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe; Priscilla Nobels, Genealogy Branch volunteer and member of the West Florida Genealogical Society; and Chief Dan “Sky Horse” Helms and Vice Chief and Genealogist, Gail Allred of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe.
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Episode Five: Discovering the New Narrative
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In our final episode of the NEA Big Read Pensacola Genealogy podcast, we will explore how Native American culture has been misrepresented in both historical and contemporary narratives; and discuss how we can present a more accurate and inclusive story moving forward. Our special guests this episode are Priscilla Nobels, Genealogy Branch volunteer and member of the West Florida Genealogical Society; and Chief Dan “Sky Horse” Helms and Vice Chief and Genealogist, Gail Allred of the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe.
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Special Thanks To
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This is a program supported by the NEA Big Read.
For more information on the NEA Big Read, as well as a calendar of events, please visit our NEA Big Read home page.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
For more information on the NEA Big Read, as well as a calendar of events, please visit our NEA Big Read home page.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.