Monthly Archives: October 2022

Webinar — Google Translate and genealogy

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Gail Dever

Do you have documents you want to translate? If so, this may be the virtual presentation for you. The Florida State Genealogical Society will host its monthly free Poolside Chat this evening, October 20, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, when … Continue reading →

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Library and Archives Canada launches new call for proposals under Documentary Heritage Communities Program

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Gail Dever

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) announced Monday that documentary heritage organizations across the country can now apply for funding for the 2023–2024 cycle of the Documentary Heritage Communities Program.  For a ninth consecutive year, LAC will provide $1.5 million to … Continue reading →

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Indigenous war veteran Tommy Prince honoured with new stamp

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Gail Dever

Canada Post is issuing a new stamp to remember the life and achievements of Sergeant Thomas (Tommy) George Prince, MM (1915-77), one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous war veterans and a prominent Anishinaabe activist. Born on St. Peter’s Reserve, Manitoba, … Continue reading →

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Learn how to research the Archives of Ontario website — New blog post and webinar

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Gail Dever

If you are interested in learning how to explore the records at the Archives of Ontario and use their new search tool, this is your lucky week. There is both a blog post and a webinar about the provincial archives. … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors webinars this week — War memorials, photos, and a special collection

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Gail Dever

Virtual presentations at Ontario Ancestors’ branches this week feature European war memorials, old photos, and a university’s special collection. All three are open to the public and free. The following times are in Eastern time. Monday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Millions to be spent on construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Gail Dever

The federal and Manitoba governments announced Saturday they will spend more than $33 million to build the Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who is a Winnipeg MP, announced $23.1 million in federal funding during … Continue reading →

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Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island to host Bernard Day

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Sister Antoinette DesRoches Historical Committee has organized a Bernard Day at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island in Miscouche on Sunday, October 23, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will be an opportunity to learn about the … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — October 15, 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsBeginner’s Guide: Finding Ontario Civil Birth Registrations by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. My trip to the archives: how I prepare and what I found by Linda Yip on Past Presence. … Continue reading →

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Findmypast Friday — Military wills, British West Indies Regiment service records

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Gail Dever

Findmypast has this week added two key resources for military family history and monumental inscriptions from Dorset, England.  British Royal Navy & Royal Marines Service and Pension Records, 1704-1919 More than 20,000 new wills have been added into this existing collection, … Continue reading →

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And another Ontario Ancestors webinar — New France

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Gail Dever

News (from me) about there being seven virtual presentations this week at Ontario Ancestors was false. There are, in fact, eight presentations! Bill Cookman, Kingston Branch’s chair and program committee co-chair, advised me yesterday that they will host a virtual … Continue reading →

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