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Indigenous Ancestors and Records: Honouring Stories During National Indigenous History Month

Carol Walsh

Published on: 29/06/2025

New BloExplore Indigenous ancestry this National Indigenous History Month through respectful and responsible genealogy. Learn how to trace First Nations, Métis, and Inuit heritage using oral histories, band records, scrip applications, and residential school archives. Understand the cultural importance of community partnerships, honour sacred stories, and support reconciliation through historical truth. This professional and heartfelt guide offers insights into researching Indigenous family lines with sensitivity, and underscores the importance of remembering, not just recording. Discover how genealogy can foster healing and connection while deepening your understanding of Indigenous heritage in Canada.g Post Description

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Tracing the Men in Our Lives: Honour Your Father's Lineage This Father’s Day

Carol Walsh

Published on: 16/06/2025

This Father’s Day, explore your paternal ancestry through genealogy. Learn how to trace your father’s lineage using Y-DNA testing, military records, family interviews, and vital documents. Discover the men who came before you and preserve their legacy through family stories, heirlooms, and photos. Perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their roots and heritage.

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Journeys to Freedom: Using Records to Trace African American Ancestors Beyond Juneteenth

Carol Walsh

Published on: 09/06/2025

This Juneteenth, honour African American heritage by tracing the stories of ancestors who journeyed to freedom. Learn how to use genealogical tools like Freedmen’s Bureau records, slave schedules, Canadian archives, and DNA testing to uncover the lives of formerly enslaved individuals. Whether your family remained in the South or crossed into Canada via the Underground Railroad, these powerful tools and strategies can help you reclaim their history. Explore the emotional and historical significance of Juneteenth through a storytelling lens and discover how even family lore—like a great-aunt marrying a man who escaped slavery—can lead to deeper genealogical insight.

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Welcome Spring with a Fresh Take on Family History

Carol Walsh

Published on: 26/05/2025

Spring is the perfect season to refresh your family history! This blog explores five meaningful ways to tidy up your family tree, from fixing source citations to reviewing duplicate profiles, organizing digital records, and cleaning up research notes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned genealogist, this guide helps you identify clutter, add clarity, and cultivate new discoveries. Learn how to spring-clean your online trees, sort through saved documents, and refocus your research goals. A must-read for anyone ready to dust off the cobwebs and breathe new life into their genealogy work.

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