01/26/2026
Rikisha Morgan Harrison will be one of our keynote speakers at the conference!
Rikisha Morgan Harrison is the founder of Relic Roots, a heritage-based organization in Muskogee, Oklahoma dedicated to helping individuals and families uncover their genealogy, learn their stories, and reconnect with the ancestors who came before them. A passionate genealogist and storyteller, Rikisha believes that understanding the past holds the key to healing, growth, and purposeful living.
As a descendant of Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Beloved Woman, and with Muscogee Creek ancestors, Rikisha carries ancestral wisdom and historical responsibility into her work. She is the author of four published books that help families document their lineage, understand roles, express emotions, and navigate the journey of discovering their roots.
She co-founded the Muskogee BRICK Optimist Club, creating spaces of hope, leadership, and service for youth, and serves on the board of the Tullahassee Wildcats Foundation, preserving the legacy of Tullahassee which is Oklahoma’s oldest historically all-black town. Rikisha is also a proud member of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Daughters of the American Revolution, and works as Research Curator Manager at the Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History. She is currently enrolled as a Cherokee Freedman.
Known as “Your Ancestor Ambassador,” her mission is simple: to inspire others to embrace their roots and keep their family stories alive as a source of strength and healing.
Rikisha wholeheartedly believes that exploring roots can uncover resilience, courage, and stories that shape identity. Learning about the achievements of her ancestors, despite their limited resources, inspires her to believe that anything is possible. By learning about ancestors and telling their stories, she honors their memory and ensures they are remembered. Her goal is to empower others to confront their own traumas, armed with the knowledge that healing begins with understanding who they are.
Alongside her heritage work, Rikisha is a healthcare leader serving as Manager of Provider Network Administration at a FORTUNE 500 company. With expertise in network operations, provider relations, and data analytics, she uses strategy and collaboration to strengthen systems and improve outcomes across complex healthcare networks.
Raised in Muskogee and surrounded by deep history, Rikisha’s love for genealogy began early and continues to guide everything she does. Her work is rooted in a powerful belief:
“Learn who you are so that you can determine which way to grow up.”
