Tag Archives: ancestry

How to Apply for a Métis Status Card

To apply for a Métis Status Card (aka Aboriginal Status card, Indian Status card), first you need to get the required information to prove your native ancestors. If you’re wondering about who qualifies for Métis Status, generally anyone with Native ancestors is biologically Métis. Which card you have depends on who your ancestors were. Usually … Continue reading

WARGS is yet another great genealogy research discovery: thank you TYWKIWDBI!

I came across an interesting blog post yesterday, entitled “Barack Obama’s ancestry online” on TYWKIWDBI (“Tai-Wiki-Widbee”). It popped up in a random search and what immediately caught my interest was the reference to the ancestry of Barack Obama. First though, I must say I really like the concept of this blog, as illustrated by the … Continue reading

Ancestry Magazine 2004 to 2009 Back Issues Available Free at Google e-Books

I was thrilled to discover that back issues of Ancestry magazine from 2004 to 2009 are now available for free download at Google e-Books. This is just one of several magazine titles for which Google e-Books is making back issues available online – on numerous subject matters. Ancestry magazine is about genealogy and family tree … Continue reading

Ideally, I’d Like to See an Open and Free Exchange of Genealogical Data

  I’ve long been a proponent of the open and free exchange of genealogy data to ensure ready access to information for everyone researching their family history. This morning, however, I read “Cooperation Makes Records Available for Free” at FamilySearch.org and it made me think. As much as I’d like all genealogical data to be … Continue reading

My Top Ten: Best World-Wide Genealogy and Ancestry Websites

After almost twenty years of genealogy research, there are certain sites that have become my ‘go to’ sites for certain aspects of my genealogy research. I thought it might be helpful for me to post my favorites for the benefit of others. I have also included a description of the reasons why these sites have … Continue reading

Yea!! ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Premieres Tonight in Canada

I don’t go out of my way to watch Don Cherry. I find him loud, rude, overbearing and opinionated. He tends to steamroll over everyone he talks to. One thing I have noticed though is his very real and apparent empathy and affinity with our military personnel. I’ve often wondered why he’s so easily touched … Continue reading