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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I know very little about my family history?

There are thousands of people in Ontario who only know that they have an aboriginal ancestor.  They might know if it was on their mother’s or father’s side of the family but know nothing else.  That doesn’t give them much to start a search with.  However, if that little bit of information from thousands of people is put in a database patterns emerge that can point at probable aboriginals.  More intensive, targeted research can then be done.  So, even if you decide not to become a  member, please consider sharing whatever knowledge you have with us.  You might hold the key not only to your own ancestor but the ancestor of thousands of other people.

What does a search cost?

The fee is $100.  If you were to hire a genealogist to search for your aboriginal ancestors it could cost you thousands of dollars. 

What are the benefits of joining?

You gain access to our large and unique collection of records. We are the only organization that has taken our particular approach to aboriginal research. If you have forty years to spare you might catch up to us. Otherwise, you can access what we have already done.

What does the search include?

The search includes all of our own records as well as archives and other similar collections.

Where do you get your information?

We gather our information from a vast variety of sources including government records, census records, land grants, local histories, genealogies, church records, military records, and many, many other places.

How far back do your records go?

Our records date back to the early 1400s.  Most are in the last two to three hundred years.

What is unique about your service?

There are many organizations that deal with different aspects of aboriginal history.  What makes us unique is that we are dedicated to documenting all the genealogical information from all sources into one place.  Our methods are unique as well. We are working backwards from living individuals to find their ancestors.  At the same time we are starting in the past with historical records and documenting aboriginal descendants.

Do you only have records for Ontario?

Our records include all of Canada and the United States.  Originally we started with records and individuals from Ontario and followed the information wherever it lead us.  Individuals often moved between provinces and back and forth between Canada and the United States.  We recorded the information we found in both countries.


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