Discover Your Heritage. Connect with Your Past. #FindingYourRootsBristol
Finding Your Roots offers an extraordinary opportunity for a Bristol individual with African-Caribbean ancestry to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. This unique initiative provides a bursary to explore your family’s ancestral history, uncovering stories of the past and bringing your family tree to life. Through the project, we will support an individual from Bristol with African-Caribbean ancestry, and a deep desire to explore their heritage, to go on a journey of discovery into their ancestral roots.
Unearthing heritage, one step at a time
The selected individual will:
Uncover the rich history of their ancestors through consultations with a leading genealogy professional and DNA analysis.
Ancestral Discovery: Learn the powerful stories behind their ancestors and connect to their experiences.
Map their Journey: Trace the steps of your family’s past, revealing new relationships, cultures, and connections.
A Life-Changing Trip: Travel to a destination of your choice in Africa or the Caribbean, immersing yourself in the places where your roots run deep.
What support will I receive if chosen?
The Finding Your Roots project ensures that the selected individual is fully supported throughout this emotional and enlightening process.
Support includes:
Dedicated Genealogy Expertise: Work with specialists to guide you through every step of your ancestry search.
Research Assistance: Access archives, historical records, and DNA testing to provide the most accurate picture of your heritage.
Creative Mentorship: Receive guidance on how to document your journey through storytelling, writing, and film to create a lasting record.
Travel Support: Assistance with bursary funding for your heritage trip to a country to Africa or the Caribbean.
What is the outcome of the project?
Beyond the thrill of discovery, this project leaves a lasting legacy for your family and community. As a result of your participation, you will:
Strengthen Cultural Ties: Connect to your heritage in a meaningful way, building stronger bonds with your cultural roots.
Document Your Story:
Create a 5,000 word written record of your journey, with photographs and other background information preserving your individual’s history for future generations.
Create Community Impact: Share your experience with others, inspiring them to explore their own heritage and identity.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you should be an adult resident in the Bristol region, have African-Caribbean heritage, have a strong desire to explore your family’s heritage and be excited to share your journey in writing.
How to apply
Interested individuals are asked to submit an application form including a short family history and details on how they hope to find their roots. The application should detail how the individual plans to conduct research within their own family, the likely travel destination and information on why they are committed to the project.
The application includes:
- A written section on your motivation of no more than 750 words
- A detailed plan on how you will approach the task and a timeline of key dates
- A 2-minute video
Deadline
The deadline for applications is Friday 21st February 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place on 5th March and notification to the successful applicant will take place the same week. The successful applicant will start the project the week beginning 12th March 2025.
Join us on this transformative journey! We look forward to receiving your proposal and uncovering one family’s remarkable heritage.
Embark on the ultimate journey of Finding Your Roots.
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