Christianity played an important role in the everyday life of our Norwegian ancestors and some of the oldest religious buildings in all of Europe can be found in Norway. Christianity, along with Judaism, Mormonism, and the Asa religion, are going to be explored in this presentation as we look into how religion shaped the daily…

The story of the Chelsea Pensioners in Upper Canada is one of former British soldiers dismissed from active duty because of illness, injury or long service. In an effort to reduce costs, the British government decided around 1830 to offer assistance to all those on the pension rolls who were willing to emigrate to a…

Uncover the identity of an Orphan Train rider through a combined use of DNA and historical documentation in this revealing case study. Between 1854 and 1969, hundreds of thousands of children were transported from Europe or East Coast cities to families across North America, and Australia, often with minimal documentation of their origins. This session…

FNMI is an acronym used in Canada to identify the three Indigenous peoples of Canada: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. This informative talk will delve into the unique histories and cultures of each group, shedding light on their diverse backgrounds. Along with history, it is essential to understand names and terminology to understand records, and…

Recent years has seen an explosion of Irish records made available online. This webinar is a romp through the top 5 websites where you will find information on your Irish ancestors.  Best of all, they are all free! This is ideal if you are at the start of your Irish ancestral research and will give you a…