Writer, Instructor, Speaker, Publisher/Executive Editor of the Native American Family History and Cultural Heritage Newsletter... Laurie Beth Roman will be presenting a talk for The Family History Society of Arizona Tempe Chapter on Beginners Native American Ancestry Hunting at 7pm on Monday February 11th. There are many telling indicators, if you know what to look for. Physical Characteristics are not the only indicators of Native American Ancestry. Your Family Oral Traditions, the circumstances of your Ancestors lives and locations where they lived, their occupations, hobbies and much more can give you exact clues to your Heritage. This talk concentrates on the specialized research of Native American Ancestors. Offering Tips for researching Native Adoptions, and Targeting your Native American Ancestry research. How to glean the clues from family stories by combining genealogical research with cultural study. Why our Native Ancestors went into hiding. Gives clues that can be found at out ancestors graves. Discusses Queries, and contacting tribes in a respectful manner. Gives numerous tips on Researching Native Adoptions, and Targeting your Native American Ancestry research stressing the need to think "Native" while doing your research and not over look unlikely sources. And explains why you may not find you ancestor listed on any records. The Tempe Chapter—FHSA Meets the second Monday of each month at 6:15 pm for Beginners Class, 7:00 pm for meeting, at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E Southern Avenue, Tempe. Directions: The Pyle Center is near the southwest corner of S Rural Road and E Southern Avenue. The parking entrance is approximately 1/2 block west of that corner. Enter the east entrance of the Pyle Center and ask at the reception desk for the meeting room location. **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)