Genealogy

1. Plan your research

Be sure to plan your work thoroughly before embarking upon a genealogy research project. Start by interviewing your family members about your Aboriginal ancestry.

2. Prepare a Family Tree

Once you’ve gathered all the necessary information from your family members, it’s a good idea to prepare a family tree, which is an invaluable tool. Genealogical societies and archives centres can provide you with family tree charts.

3. Getting started

Once you’ve gathered as much information as possible from
your family members, you’ll have to decide how you want to move forward with
your research project. If you live near a library or an archives centre, it’s
best to start your genealogy research there. They have genealogists and
specialized researchers who will be able to help you with your research.

If you’re Internet-savvy, do your research online. But beware, as any information you find on the Internet should only be considered a starting point. Always check any data you find online against a church register or genealogical directory.

5. Useful Links

Link: www.mesaieux.com

Link: www.genealogiequebec.com

Link: www.genealogie.com

Link: https://www.ancestry.com/

Link: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/

4. Where can you find this information?

In Québec, there is a copy of all parish records going back to the
beginning of the colony. Registers were previously kept at each county’s Masters’ Office.
In 1994, the Government of Québec created the office of the Directeur de l’état civil, which took over responsibility for parish records. Consequently, registers are now available on microfilm at all National Archives of Quebec branches. Check the blue pages of your telephone directory for the branch nearest you.
If you can’t make it to the National Archives of Quebec, arrange for interlibrary loans between the Archives and a local library.
There is most likely a genealogical society or archives centre in your region that can guide you in your research. To learn more, contact a local library.
The National Archives of Canada is the best source for Canadian
censuses. You can also consult the Hudson's Bay Company Archives. Both contain historical parish records for several parishes in Canada. On-site genealogists will be happy to help you with your research. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, they can provide you with very helpful suggestions.