May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada

 

 Boorne & May. Library and Archives Canada, C-006686B /Boorne & May. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, C-006686B

The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has issued the following press release -

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, during which we acknowledge the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. Asian Heritage Month also provides an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada.

To celebrate Asian culture, Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the addition of more than 35,000 references to its Immigration from China database.

It now includes references to the C.I.9 certificates issued to people of Chinese origin born outside Canada and wanting to leave Canada for a limited time without losing their Canadian status. The actual records include a photograph and provide information such as the individual’s name, age and place of birth, as well as the port and date of departure, and the ship’s name.

To view the Immigrants from China, 1885-1949 database, go to http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/immigration-records/immigrants-china-1885-1949/Pages/introduction.aspx.

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As a nod of the hat to the Ontario Genealogical Conference being held in Barrie, Ontario from May 29 to May 31, may we take this opportunity to offer a month-long discount on our research and consultation services of 15% (ends 11 June at midnight).

Just go to Elizabeth Lapointe Research Services at www.elrs.biz, or send an email with the subject "special" to genealogyresearch@aol.com to see how I can help you find that elusive Canadian ancestor!

 

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Canada's Genealogy Road Show

 

Has your society ever thought about holding a meeting like Halton-Peel Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be holding this month – the Genealogy Road Show? 

The Halton-Peel Branch will have their meeting on May 24^th at the Four Corners Branch of the Brampton Public Library at 65 Queen Street East (near the Peel Archives) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m, and you can receive the following - 

• Help for beginners as well as those trying to break down brick walls.

• 15 minute consultations with experts on research in Ontario, England, Scotland, DNA, using Ancestry.com and Legacy Family Tree.

• Tours of the Halton-Peel Branch library collection

 

Doesn’t this sound great?

 

The website of the Halton-Peel Branch is at http://www.haltonpeel.ogs.on.ca/meetings.htm

 

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SPECIAL OFFER!!!!!!!!!

Need help in finding your Canadian ancestors?

As a nod of the hat to the Ontario Genealogical Conference being held in Barrie, Ontario from May 29 to May 31, may we take this opportunity to offer a month-long discount on our research and consultation services of 15% (ends 11 June at midnight).

Just go to Elizabeth Lapointe Research Services at www.elrs.biz, or send an email with the subject "special" to genealogyresearch@aol.com to see how I can help you find that elusive Canadian ancestor!

 

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Check the Canadian Week in Review every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed this week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/05/canadian-week-in-review-11-may-2015.html

 

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

It has been a regular post every Monday morning since April 23, 2012

Voter’s List

 

Oxford County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has  a searchable Voter’s List on their site at http://www.ogs.on.ca/oxford/VotersLists.html

 

There are the Voter’s List for the following areas of the county -

 

Township of East Zorra

 

Township of West Zorra

 

Township of Blandford

 

Township of North Oxford

 

Township of East Oxford

 

Township of West Oxford

 

Township of Dereham

 

Township of South Norwich

 

Municipality of Embro

 

Town of Ingersoll

 

Village of Norwich

 

If you would like to see the website of the Oxford Branch, go to http://oxford.ogs.on.ca/

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SPECIAL OFFER!!!!!!!!!

Need help in finding your Canadian ancestors?

As a nod of the hat to the Ontario Genealogical Conference being held in Barrie, Ontario from May 29 to May 31, may we take this opportunity to offer a month-long discount on our research and consultation services of 15% (ends 11 June 2015 at midnight).

Just go to Elizabeth Lapointe Research Services at www.elrs.biz, or send an email with the subject "special" to genealogyresearch@aol.com to see how I can help you find that elusive Canadian ancestor!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed this week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/05/canadian-week-in-review-11-may-2015.html

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

It has been a regular post every Monday morning since April 23, 2012