Canada
has recently taken a leading role in digitizing records AND making them
accessible on the Internet.
Researching
in the world's second largest country can be daunting. Whether your
ancestors simply passed through the country, or permanently migrated
from the USA, British Isles, Eastern Europe, or Asia there were records
created about them. Historically, there have been frequent periods of
migration between the USA and Canada - with ancestors sometimes going
back and forth for decades - creating unique records in both countries.
Researchers on either side of the border cannot afford to be unknowledgeable
of the others records. If you know the specific location in Canada,
great, but don't count on them having stayed in one spot - and most
records were created and kept … locally! If all you know is 'Canada',
do not despair - help is now available.
This three
part course will concentrate on finding and using the newest and the
'best of the best'. Additionally, you'll be using FREE web sites. Free
is good, right? But not only will you learn the free sites, these sites
will also contain the most TRUSTED records and record types. So, no
matter where you live, you can now research your ancestors, in a meaningful
way, from your own home. What exciting times we live in!
Part 1 gets you started, and then takes you deep into some of the country's
best kept secrets.
Part 2 builds on Part 1 and advances your
research using the most helpful records - with lots of practical search
tips, tricks, and advice.
Part 3 takes the now 'knowledgeable' you to
yet more detailed and specific resources, record types, and databases.
To keep
you on the cutting edge of the newest and best research opportunities,
the outlines listed below may be slightly altered during these courses
to allow the inclusion of new resources as they become available. I
look forward to guiding you on your voyage of discovery … researching
in the Great White North!
Bio: (for
full biography click here )
Patricia
M. Ryan MCCSG, member of Association of Professional Genealogists
Pat was
born a 1st generation Canadian on the Prairies - a few years ago!
Pat now
teaches genealogy classes through the City of Regina Community Associations,
and on the Internet. She also teaches in the computer lab at the University
of Saskatchewan Regina Campus Seniors Education Centre. When she can
manage it she also teaches for the Regina Public Library Prairie History
Room. Pat's courses now include beginner, intermediate, and advanced
plus specialty courses covering a variety of countries and a variety
of record types.
Pat has
also been an invited guest speaker/lecturer to numerous genealogy seminars,
and has been honoured to serve as keynote speaker. Her most recent adventure
was accepting an invitation to teach in Whitehorse. The Yukon Association
of Libraries and Museums were holding a symposium and Pat delivered
numerous genealogical workshops. What an awesome experience!!
LESSON
TITLES
Lesson
1
1. Introduction
2. Administrative divisions
3. Atlas of Canada
a) Maps
· Environment
· People & Society
· Economy
· History
· Climate change
· Fresh water
· Health
· Reference maps
· Map archives
· Topographic maps
b) Learning resources
· Lesson plans
· Facts about Canada
· All resources
c) Data & services
· Wall maps
· Free data
· Web services
4. Provinces & Territories
5. Symbols of Canada
a) 1497
b) 1534
c) 1760s
d) 1801
e) 1867
f) 1904
g) 1945
h) 1965
6. Canadian place names
a) Origins of
b) Provinces
c) Territories
d) Capital cities
e) Aboriginal community names
f) Major centres
g) Generic terms
h) Gazetteers
i) Dual names
j) Abbreviations & symbols
k) Search & locate
Lesson
2
1. Canadian Biographies
2. National Library and Archives of Canada
3. Introduction
4. LAC collection
5. Services to the Public
a. tools
b. ask a question
c. borrowing
d. visiting
e. photocopies
f. conditions of access
g. services
6. Archives
7. Libraries
8. Publishers
Lesson 3
1. Online Collections
2. Special Collections
3. Newspapers
4. Ethics
5. Directories
6. AMICUS
7. Search Strategies
8. Computer Tips & Tricks
9. Database
Lesson
4
1. ArchiviaNet
2. What is it?
3. How do I find it?
4. Databases
5. AVITUS {from ancestors}
6. Who was where?
7. Patents
8. Hints and tips
Lesson
5
1. Land Grants
2. Introduction - western/eastern
3. Survey system
4. Meridians, Ranges, Townships. Sections
5. Legal land descriptions
6. Patents
a) what are they?
b) What do they contain?
c) Who got one?
d) Who didn't & why?
e) How can they help me?
f) How do I find them?
Lesson
6
1. Western Land Grants
2. Index to townships
3. Maps
4. But what year was it?
5. Obtaining copies
6. Land Petitions
7. Veterans
a) French
b) British
c) War veterans
Lesson
7
1. Census
2. Background
3. What is available?
a) Newfoundland, Acadia, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
4. Microfilm reels
5. New names; shifting borders
6. Enumeration dates
7. Closed censuses
Lesson
8
1. Census Research Tools
2. Microfilm reels 1666 - 1901
3. Catalogues
4. Schedules
a) nominal
b) agricultural
c) others
5. Consulting censuses
6. Geographic
7. Census 1666
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Pat Ryan