INDIANAPOLIS—The Central Indiana DNA Interest Group, led by Angela Guntz, will host a free DNA Workshop on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to the public and can be attended in person or virtually.
Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Interested individuals can register for the in-person session [here](insert registration link here) and for the virtual session [here](insert virtual registration link here). This event will not be recorded, so live participation is necessary.
Indiana librarians who attend the workshop will be eligible to receive Library Education Units (LEUs).
For those attending in person, parking validation will be available for those who park in the Senate Avenue parking garage, which is located directly across from the event venue. Attendees should bring their parking ticket in for validation.
The workshop will focus on “Unlocking the Power of Using DNA to Enhance Your Genealogy.” Participants will learn how to utilize DNA testing results to uncover family history, fill gaps in their family trees, and gain valuable tips and tricks for their research.
The workshop will be divided into three informative sessions:
- Session 1: DNA Ethnicities and Thrulines (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – This session will explore DNA ethnicity estimates and Thrulines, teaching attendees how to interpret their ethnicity results and use Thrulines to identify potential connections within their family trees.
- Session 2: Shared Matches (12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.) – Participants will learn about the significance of shared matches in confirming relationships and discovering genetic cousins. The session will cover interpreting shared match lists to identify relatives and confirm family connections.
- Session 3: Case Studies (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) – This final session will focus on practical techniques for analyzing shared match data to confidently build family trees. Case studies will be explored to demonstrate how combining traditional genealogy methods with DNA insights can lead to research breakthroughs.
Genealogy enthusiasts are encouraged not to miss this opportunity to enhance their skills and connect with their past in a new and powerful way.
