Friday, September 18, 2015

Culture Days in Canada


Culture Days is a coast to coast to coast celebration of arts and culture which takes place every year in September.

In 2015, Culture Days will take place on September 25, 26 & 27, and you are invited to share your culture.

It was instituted in 2010, and Culture Days in Canada has generated enthusiastic interest, participation and support from a network of artists, organizations, municipalities, as well as the private and public sector and media across the country.

To see what is on in your area, go to http://culturedays.ca/en/2015-activities

Happy Researching!

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN)17 September 2015




Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning - 
   


Location of registration desk at the LAC


Anyone who has frequented the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) over the years, know that the location of the registration desk has moved many times. Well, it has moved once again. The registration desk has now moved from the first floor to the second floor.

As usual, all visitors must report to the security desk upon arrival and present a piece of valid government-issued photo identification. Then you will go to the second floor of the building to get your registration card.

There hasn't been any change in the hours of operation of the library and archives. You can see the hours of operation on the website at http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Pages/service-opening-hours.aspx

The WWII Service Files of War Dead, 1939-1947

Some of the WWII Service Files of War Dead, 1939-1947 for Canada has been put on the Ancestry at http://search.ancestry.ca/search/db.aspx?dbid=9145

While the names and background information are available at the Library and Archives Canada at http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/second-world-war/second-world-war-dead-1939-1947/Pages/files-second-war-dead.aspx, Ancestry has the actual file online for you to read.

The files can include attestation papers, death certificates, and photos of the soldiers. Information found on the documents varies, but can include a wide variety of details, such as:
soldier's name 

date and place of birth 

address

religion

marital status

names and birthdates of children

military service

physical description

education

occupational history

parents’ names

next of kin and address

Since Ancestry has only put 29,000 records online so far, the remaining case files will be added to this collection at a later date. Please be reminded that there were some 44,090 Canadians who lost their lives in the Second World War. So there will be more service files posted on Ancestry in the future.   

Personally, I would use both places in order to get the full picture of Canada's involvement in the Second World War. 

Happy Researching!

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

FREE! findmypast website


Word has come to us that findmypast will be free this weekend from midday on Friday, September 18th (BST) to midday Monday, September 21st (BST)*.

They have a collection of over 4 billion records and 11 million newspaper pages online, and they will be absolutely free!

You will be able to explore your family’s international history at www.findmypast.com

Happy Researching!!

* British Standard Time

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-have-come-across-following-canadian.html

 
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Home Children in Canada


Learn about the experience of Home Children in Canada presented by the British Home Child Group International at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, Ontario on 26 and the 27 of September 2015.

On Saturday 26 September, you will see and experience how to search for British Home Children, there will be a display of artifacts, and there will be an open mike where you will hear from some of the descendants of Home Children.

On Sunday 27 September you will see and experience a musical program, learn how to search for Home Children, and you will be able to listen to a guest lecturer.

The admission is FREE! The parking is FREE!

The website of the Fanshawe Pioneer Village is
http://fanshawepioneervillage.ca/

Happy Researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-have-come-across-following-canadian.html

 
It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Saskatchewan Archives’ booklet



The Saskatchewan Archives’ booklet Build Better Projects highlights the many ways that the archives is available to assist with initiatives and projects.

The description on their website says “Whether you plan to enhance your web presence, create a celebratory program or display, or have special projects that would benefit from the use of archival materials, consider using our many resources and consulting with our archivists. As custodian of the history of this province, the Archives holds an amazing collection of documentary materials in many formats for your use”.

The website where you can download a PDF copy of the booklet, is at http://www.saskarchives.com/sites/default/files/pdf/sask_archives_booklet_apr_7-15_fnl_file_for_web.pdf

Happy Researching!
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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-have-come-across-following-canadian.html

 
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Quebec Marriage Contract Index, 1761-1941

This is an Index des contrats de mariage, Québec, Canada, 1761 à 1946 at Ancestry.com, taken from the original notary data at the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BAnQ).

It is especially useful with the earlier marriages because they can be included in the notary records rather than at the church records, so they deserve a look.

The website is http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70768

 Happy Researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-have-come-across-following-canadian.html

 
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Canadian Week in Review (CWR) 14 September 2015








I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.

This Week in Canadian History

In 1814, the "St. Lawrence," the largest warship built on either side during the War of 1812, was launched at Kingston, Ont. The three-decker carried 112 guns and 1,000 men. 

To read more about Kingston, Ontario in the War of 1812, go to http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/1812/kingston-supplies.aspx








In 1895, the Sault Ste. Marie canal was opened.









In 1898, the main portion of New Westminster, British Columbia was destroyed by fire.





Social Media 

(Photos) Kings County heritage houses at risk


(Video) Demolition of former United Church in Sackville begins


Newspaper Articles

Newfoundland

Down Memory Lane


A week or so ago I decided to spend an afternoon visiting Burin and to stroll around the town’s Heritage Square.

To say that I’m impressed with what Burin is doing as far as heritage and history is concerned would be an understatement.

Ontario

LEE DICKSON GENEALOGY: Following the trail of land claims through the 1st Heir and Devisee Commission Papers


As mentioned in the August column, father and son team of Thomas and John Mathews were granted family lands: farm lots in York Township and town lots in the Town of York.

GENEALOGY WITH JANICE: Records of pets in our family history are few and far between

Pets have always been important members of my family. One of my favourite photos is of me in a high chair with our cat Tom sitting on the food tray. Many of my best childhood memories involve our cats, dogs, birds and hamsters. 

Artist Steve McDonald finds new fans with adult colouring book


When Canadian artist Steve McDonald decided to move his family to the island paradise of Bali, Indonesia, two years ago, he never fully considered the implications of leaving a traditional art gallery and a dedicated client list behind. Even more surprising, he had no idea it would lead him to start creating art for other people to colour-in. 

Saskatchewan

Cypress Hills Massacre little-known dark point in Canadian history 


One of Canada’s worst mass murders occurred in what is now a remote area of southwestern Saskatchewan, but experts say it barely registers as a footnote in Canadian history today. The silence at Fort Walsh Historical Site, 60 kilometres from the U.S. border in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, can be deafening at times.

Alberta

History: The Medicine Hat Legend 


Discovery of the oldest known record of the Medicine Hat legend has, in this writer’s opinion, settled for all time three controversial questions which have harassed the city for the last few years. They are: How did Medicine Hat come by its unique name; which story is the authentic account of the legend; and which Indian head-dress is the original medicine hat?


The Stories This Week

9/11

No one should forget what happened on the 11 September 2001 to the United States. It has been 14-years, but it seems like happened yesterday. 

Canada as a country, immediately opened it's airports to take in flights that had to be diverted, as was the case of the Stanfield International Airport in Halifax. It was the first give landing rights to 40 aircraft carrying 8,000 passengers that were diverted to Halifax that day. And it was first major airport to have all diverted flights back in the air. 


New France Archives

This week the Library and Archives Canada unveiled it's New France Archives at http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/exploration-settlement/new-france-archives/Pages/thematic-list-fonds.aspx

The records themselves are in French, although the description of the records are in English, and as far as I know, none of the records have been translated.

If you go to the Thematic list of fonds, you will see the Notarial Archives, and it is there that you will find the marriage records. 

So do take a look, and if you have any questions about them, I can help you.

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