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Carol WalshThis July, we’re honoring the freedom seekers in our family trees—immigrants, homesteaders, and pioneers who chased a better life across borders and oceans. #RootsofOurFreedom #GenealogyBlog
Carol WalshNew 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
Carol WalshThis 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.
Carol WalshThis 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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