A series of webinars specific for the Canadian genealogist. Classes include those related to finding your Canadian ancestor. Find other Canadian-specific webinars here.
Researching Métis Ancestors: Origins, Scrip, and Red River Records
Fri, April 17 2026: 18:00 UTC
In the late 18th century, Scotsmen traveled to York Factory to work with the HBC. Women and children were not allowed to travel with the men. Being indentured for 3-5 years, these men often coupled with Cree women, creating the Mètis Nation. HBC’s rival, the Quebec-based Northwest Company, sent their men to the Red River area to trap over the winter months. These men also coupled with the Cree women, adding French blood to the Métis. In this presentation, we will discuss 1) Who are the Métis? 2) Researching Métis Scrip 3) Researching ancestors from the Red River 4) Resources for research.
In the late 18th century, Scotsmen traveled to York Factory to work with the HBC. Women and children were not allowed to travel with the men. Being indentured for 3-5 years, these men often coupled with Cree women, creating the Mètis Nation. HBC’s rival, the Quebec-based Northwest Company, sent their men to the Red River area to trap over the winter months. These men also coupled with the Cree women, adding French blood to the Métis. In this presentation, we will discuss 1) Who are the Métis? 2) Researching Métis Scrip 3) Researching ancestors from the Red River 4) Resources for research.
Land Records of Upper Canada 1 of 3: Crown Land Petitions
Fri, June 12 2026: 15:00 UTC
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
Land Records of Upper Canada 2 of 3: Heir & Devisee Commission Files
Fri, June 12 2026: 16:30 UTC
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
Land Records of Upper Canada 3 of 3: Land Registry Office Records
Fri, June 12 2026: 18:00 UTC
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.
Migration Pathways Between Canada and the United States You Haven’t Considered
Fri, August 21 2026: 18:00 UTC
Migration between Canada and the United States was far more complex than a one-way journey north or south. Families crossed the border repeatedly, motivated by opportunities, community, and survival. This webinar explores four lesser-known migration pathways that genealogists often overlook.We begin with the New England Planters, who settled in Nova Scotia after the Acadian expulsion, with some later returning to New England or moving elsewhere in the Maritimes. Next, we trace Black migration, from Loyalists and Underground Railroad refugees to 20th-century workers commuting daily between Windsor and Detroit. The session then turns to industrial labourers who worked seasonally in lumber, mining, fishing, or in factories, leaving behind valuable records in both countries. Finally, we examine Depression-era relocations, when Prairie families sought survival in the U.S. Midwest and Americans looked north to Canadian farmland. Throughout, case studies illustrate research strategies and highlight the records that capture these movements. Attendees will learn how to: recognize overlooked migration patterns across the border; identify the key records generated by each pathway; utilize maps, timelines, and the FAN methodology to trace family histories; correlate records across Canada and the U.S. to prove identity; overcome challenges such as surname variations, missing records, and changes in boundaries.
Migration between Canada and the United States was far more complex than a one-way journey north or south. Families crossed the border repeatedly, motivated by opportunities, community, and survival. This webinar explores four lesser-known migration pathways that genealogists often overlook.We begin with the New England Planters, who settled in Nova Scotia after the Acadian expulsion, with some later returning to New England or moving elsewhere in the Maritimes. Next, we trace Black migration, from Loyalists and Underground Railroad refugees to 20th-century workers commuting daily between Windsor and Detroit. The session then turns to industrial labourers who worked seasonally in lumber, mining, fishing, or in factories, leaving behind valuable records in both countries. Finally, we examine Depression-era relocations, when Prairie families sought survival in the U.S. Midwest and Americans looked north to Canadian farmland. Throughout, case studies illustrate research strategies and highlight the records that capture these movements. Attendees will learn how to: recognize overlooked migration patterns across the border; identify the key records generated by each pathway; utilize maps, timelines, and the FAN methodology to trace family histories; correlate records across Canada and the U.S. to prove identity; overcome challenges such as surname variations, missing records, and changes in boundaries.
Fleet Marriages: Tracing Clandestine Weddings in the UK
Fri, October 16 2026: 18:00 UTC
This presentation provides a brief history of marriage in the UK with a particular focus on Fleet marriages, that is those which were outside the normal rules of the Church prior to Lord Hardwicks Marriage Act 1753. The records can be found online but many may not be obvious. Understanding what they are can provide insight into our ancestors.
This presentation provides a brief history of marriage in the UK with a particular focus on Fleet marriages, that is those which were outside the normal rules of the Church prior to Lord Hardwicks Marriage Act 1753. The records can be found online but many may not be obvious. Understanding what they are can provide insight into our ancestors.
Why did so many Irish migrate to Canada in the nineteenth century? For the most part, history tells us that they abandoned their homeland because of famine, political strife, epidemics, religious suppression, and evictions. Kinealy writes that between 1841 and 1852, Ireland’s population dropped by 1,649,330 people, with 1,289,133 of them migrating. Akenson states that between 1841 and 1851, 822,675 Irish emigrated to the United States, and 329,321 migrated to Canada. Irish Catholics had a considerable impact on the city of Quebec. Following the migration journey of the Doran family, from Summerslane, Kilkenny, this presentation is a discussion of what life might have been like in Quebec in the 1850s for Irish Catholic migrants. The Migration to Quebec is investigated with a study of the types of jobs they had, where they lived, and diseases within the community. Orphaned Irish children and the first ethnic church built for the Irish Catholics are also considered. Three of the Doran siblings lived out their lives in Quebec, while two continued their migration to Bangor, Maine.
Why did so many Irish migrate to Canada in the nineteenth century? For the most part, history tells us that they abandoned their homeland because of famine, political strife, epidemics, religious suppression, and evictions. Kinealy writes that between 1841 and 1852, Ireland’s population dropped by 1,649,330 people, with 1,289,133 of them migrating. Akenson states that between 1841 and 1851, 822,675 Irish emigrated to the United States, and 329,321 migrated to Canada. Irish Catholics had a considerable impact on the city of Quebec. Following the migration journey of the Doran family, from Summerslane, Kilkenny, this presentation is a discussion of what life might have been like in Quebec in the 1850s for Irish Catholic migrants. The Migration to Quebec is investigated with a study of the types of jobs they had, where they lived, and diseases within the community. Orphaned Irish children and the first ethnic church built for the Irish Catholics are also considered. Three of the Doran siblings lived out their lives in Quebec, while two continued their migration to Bangor, Maine.
Removing the Rebels: Peter Robinson’s settlement of Irish immigrants to Upper Canada
The South of Ireland was in dire straits at the end of the 18th century and on several occasions was on the verge of civil war. The Whiteboys developed as a secret oath-bound society among the poor. Their operations were chiefly in the counties of Waterford, Cork, Limerick, and Tipperary and were not directed against the government, but rather against local landlords. No amount of legislation seemed to tame the anger which had led to many “disturbances”. As a means of removing some of the rebels, offering them a new life and free land in Upper Canada, and hopefully settling the anger back home in Ireland, the government decide to pay for families to be resettled at the expense of the government. Peter Robinson, brother of John Beverley Robinson, was tasked with finding and settling the emigrants. In this presentation we will look at the history and politics that led to what has become known as the Peter Robinson’s Settlement Scheme. We will also take an in-depth look at the various resources available for researching your Peter Robinson Settler ancestors.
The South of Ireland was in dire straits at the end of the 18th century and on several occasions was on the verge of civil war. The Whiteboys developed as a secret oath-bound society among the poor. Their operations were chiefly in the counties of Waterford, Cork, Limerick, and Tipperary and were not directed against the government, but rather against local landlords. No amount of legislation seemed to tame the anger which had led to many “disturbances”. As a means of removing some of the rebels, offering them a new life and free land in Upper Canada, and hopefully settling the anger back home in Ireland, the government decide to pay for families to be resettled at the expense of the government. Peter Robinson, brother of John Beverley Robinson, was tasked with finding and settling the emigrants. In this presentation we will look at the history and politics that led to what has become known as the Peter Robinson’s Settlement Scheme. We will also take an in-depth look at the various resources available for researching your Peter Robinson Settler ancestors.
Nova Scotia (New Scotland) is a land steeped in the History of the Scots who settled in the late 18th Century through to the early 20th century. Will be discussing this history as well as the tools and resources that are available to family historians to help them trace those early settlers whose descendants would go on to make a mark on the world, whether they and their descendants stayed in the province or moved.
Nova Scotia (New Scotland) is a land steeped in the History of the Scots who settled in the late 18th Century through to the early 20th century. Will be discussing this history as well as the tools and resources that are available to family historians to help them trace those early settlers whose descendants would go on to make a mark on the world, whether they and their descendants stayed in the province or moved.
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Au cours des dernières années, le site web de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada a connu plusieurs changements. Pour certains utilisateurs de longue date de l’ancien site, cela a causé des moments de frustration. Dans cette présentation, nous examinerons le nouveau site, aborderons l’utilisation du nouveau système de recherche des recensements et explorerons d’autres ressources qu’ils ont mises à notre disposition.
Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l’aide de l’IA.
Au cours des dernières années, le site web de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada a connu plusieurs changements. Pour certains utilisateurs de longue date de l’ancien site, cela a causé des moments de frustration. Dans cette présentation, nous examinerons le nouveau site, aborderons l’utilisation du nouveau système de recherche des recensements et explorerons d’autres ressources qu’ils ont mises à notre disposition.
Over the past few years, the website for Library and Archives Canada has undergone a number of changes. For some long-time users of the old site, this has caused moments of frustration. In this talk we take a look at the new site, touch upon using the new census search system, and explore other resources they have made available to us.
Over the past few years, the website for Library and Archives Canada has undergone a number of changes. For some long-time users of the old site, this has caused moments of frustration. In this talk we take a look at the new site, touch upon using the new census search system, and explore other resources they have made available to us.
Germans have been migrating to Canada since the 18th Century, and have played major roles in the development of the nation. Early arrivals came from German territory, while more recent arrivals came from countries such as Poland, the Soviet Union or Brazil. Germans appear in a variety of Canadian records, including some that do not have Canadians of British descent. This session included basic history of Germans in Canada as well as a guide to useful sources.
Germans have been migrating to Canada since the 18th Century, and have played major roles in the development of the nation. Early arrivals came from German territory, while more recent arrivals came from countries such as Poland, the Soviet Union or Brazil. Germans appear in a variety of Canadian records, including some that do not have Canadians of British descent. This session included basic history of Germans in Canada as well as a guide to useful sources.
Invaded! The Fenian Raids and the Canadian Response
Between 1866 and 1871, Irish-American veterans invaded Canada, attempting to pressure Britain to withdraw from Ireland. Gain an understanding of the historical context, significant battles, and the lasting impact on Canadian military and national identity. Determine your ancestor’s role in these events and where to find the records.
Between 1866 and 1871, Irish-American veterans invaded Canada, attempting to pressure Britain to withdraw from Ireland. Gain an understanding of the historical context, significant battles, and the lasting impact on Canadian military and national identity. Determine your ancestor’s role in these events and where to find the records.
Soldiers, Squatters and Settlers—early settlements in Upper Canada
Following the Revolutionary War, many British subjects were eager to get onto British soil and Canada was the nearest colony. Land was granted to soldiers who had remained loyal to the Crown and with the success of settlements such as Glengarry, colonizers soon realized that there was success to be had in getting immigrants to settle in the huge swath of untapped land in Upper Canada. In this presentation we will discuss: Military Settlements, Crown & Clergy Reserves, Queen’s Bush Settlement & Wilberforce Colony, Quaker Settlements, Mennonite Settlements, Talbot Settlement, Peter Robinson Settlement, Huron Tract. We will also look at sale of treaty lands, and emigration societies in Scotland.
Following the Revolutionary War, many British subjects were eager to get onto British soil and Canada was the nearest colony. Land was granted to soldiers who had remained loyal to the Crown and with the success of settlements such as Glengarry, colonizers soon realized that there was success to be had in getting immigrants to settle in the huge swath of untapped land in Upper Canada. In this presentation we will discuss: Military Settlements, Crown & Clergy Reserves, Queen’s Bush Settlement & Wilberforce Colony, Quaker Settlements, Mennonite Settlements, Talbot Settlement, Peter Robinson Settlement, Huron Tract. We will also look at sale of treaty lands, and emigration societies in Scotland.
Did you know FamilySearch has a wealth of Quebec records that are not widely-known? These records have no search index so you would not be able to access them using the Search Records functionality and entering an ancestor’s name. FamilySearch has images of non-indexed Quebec non-Catholic parish registers from 1763 to 1967; images of Quebec non-indexed Catholic and non-Catholic church records from 1642 to 1902; images of Quebec guardianships from 1639 to 1930; images of Quebec notarial records from 1800 to 1920; plus many more hidden Quebec records. This session will show you step-by-step how to access these Quebec records on FamilySearch.
Did you know FamilySearch has a wealth of Quebec records that are not widely-known? These records have no search index so you would not be able to access them using the Search Records functionality and entering an ancestor’s name. FamilySearch has images of non-indexed Quebec non-Catholic parish registers from 1763 to 1967; images of Quebec non-indexed Catholic and non-Catholic church records from 1642 to 1902; images of Quebec guardianships from 1639 to 1930; images of Quebec notarial records from 1800 to 1920; plus many more hidden Quebec records. This session will show you step-by-step how to access these Quebec records on FamilySearch.
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