The Ontario Genealogical Society will host a free webinar, Land of Canaan: Researching Black Ancestors in Canada before Confederation, presented by Guylaine Petrin, on Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. While this webinar will use examples from black genealogy, many of the sources to be discussed are useful for anyone who has ancestors who lived in Upper Canada.
In 1793, the Government of Upper Canada approved a law that ensure that any slave coming into its territory was automatically freed. Upper Canada became a haven for African Americans seeking freedom and political rights. This corresponds to a difficult period researching genealogy.
The live webinar is open to members and non-members, but you must register here.
