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Oh, Canadiana!
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The Power and Politics of Colonization: The Canada Company | Christine Woodcock
The Highland Society of London was founded in 1778 by Highland gentlemen resident in London. Within a year of its foundation, its members had come to include a number of very notable Scots. As Scots emigrated to the colonies, so, too, did the influence of the HSL. Many of the men who were involved with the…
Using AI To Translate and Manipulate Foreign Language Documents | Natalie Webb
In this session, we’ll explore how cutting-edge AI tools translate foreign languages and unlock the rich histories our ancestors left behind. From instant translation and language detection to deciphering handwritten records and uncovering cultural nuances, AI offers powerful solutions to interpret texts from across the globe. Whether you’re tracing your roots in a far-off land…
You Found What Where?
The records of our province contain many gems for genealogists, many of which are well-known. But there are also sources which are more obscure. Some may have erroneous or misleading titles. Some may be located in unexpected places. Some may be in finding aids which are not known to the researcher. And some may not…
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Remembering The Fallen
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established during the first world war to honour and’ manage the gravesites of Commonwealth Soldiers. It now maintains 23,000 sites in over 150 countries and commemorates 1.7 million Commonwealth men and women who lost their lives in both WWI and WWII. This session will provide an overview of the history and the future…
Finding Your Ancestors On The Map
The first Ontario maps. Settlement from east to west, and from the lakefront to the back.Structure: counties and districts, townships. hamlets, villages, towns, and cities.Lot and concession numbers. Found in land records, assessment rolls, and printed directories.What you can find online:Some early township maps online at AO (not easy to find).McGill County Map Project with…
