Famine Migration to Quebec: 1845 – 1865

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.

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.

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.

Description, overview, and walkthrough of Kaye's Top 10 favourite Canadian collections available through MyHeritage.

18th April 2026 sees the release of the first new census for Ireland in decades. The 1926 census was the first taken after the island was partitioned and covers the 26 counties which are today known as the Republic of Ireland. In the 15 years since the 1911 census, Ireland had changed dramatically, not least because of partition, but also the impact of World War I, mass migration and the Spanish Flu pandemic. This session showcases the data on the 1926 census, shows researchers how to use the new census and combine it with the older ones. It will quickly become a vital resource for Irish genealogical research.

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.