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Researching Aboriginal Family History

May 17, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family histories poses a unique set of challenges.

YPRL is proud to be a partner in the presentation of a  half-day webinar to assist people wanting to research their Aboriginal Family History. Join Jenny Bates (Koorie Heritage Trust), Maxine Briggs (Koorie Heritage Unit at State Library Victoria) and Tsari Anderson (Koorie Records Unit at Public Records Office Victoria and National Archives of Australia) to discover their tips and tricks.

Topics will include: how to get started, staying organised, an overview of useful records available, ideas for researching names and places, and how to access conditions of records.

The session will be hosted by Peter Webster from Kirrip  Aboriginal Corporation, Melton.

The online session will be held Monday 17 May 2021, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Bookings are essential.  A meeting link will be emailed to you prior to the session.

Co-presented by Darebin Library Service, Eastern Regional Libraries, Goldfields Libraries Corporation, Melton City Libraries, Mildura Library Service, Moonee Valley Libraries, Wyndham City Library Service, Yarra Libraries and Yarra Plenty Regional Library.

Register at yprl.vic.gov.au

 

Details

Date:
May 17, 2021
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Category:

Organiser

Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Phone:
9408 7888
Email:
LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
Website:
https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/

Venue

Online