Oral History Survived Where Paperwork Changed

The Thronateeska Historical Continuity Project — public education resources on Indigenous continuity, Afro-Indigenous identity, and ancestral memory.

Why This Work Matters

Black, Indigenous, and Afro-Indigenous histories are often more complex than public education systems have taught. Many families and communities experienced identity changes through colonization, enslavement, removal, segregation, racial reclassification, and recordkeeping practices. When oral history and documentary evidence are studied together, a fuller picture becomes possible. The Thronateeska Project produces educational resources to help researchers, educators, families, and communities do this work carefully and responsibly.

This project is built on original genealogical research and community oral history practice. Our resources reflect the same methodology we use in the field — not a curriculum invented for sale. Learn about our research.

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Who This Is For

Researchers & Genealogists

Use the five-level evidence labeling system to document family histories with academic rigor and cultural respect.

Educators & Librarians

Bring oral history methodology into your classroom or archive program with consent-centered frameworks.

Community Organizations

Preserve your community's stories for future generations with a proven documentation approach.