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Researching Your Aboriginal Ancestry at Library and Archives Canada

Part II: Using the Library and Archives Canada Web Site

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To View the Online Thematic Guide

1. Go to www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html.
2. Click on ArchiviaNet: Search Archival Materials.
3. In the menu in the centre of the screen, click on Thematic Guides.
4. Under "Published Guides", click on Aboriginal Peoples.

At this site, a variety of options are available for exploration, including

• An overview of Aboriginal History in Canada
• Record Group (RG) 10 (Indian Affairs) Inventory
• Métis Scrip Records
• Aboriginal Peoples-File and Item Descriptions
• Aboriginal Peoples-Accessions
• Government of Canada Records
• Indian Treaties, Surrenders and Agreements (not yet available)
• Bands and Agencies

The content of RG 10 is outlined in the General Inventory database in ArchiviaNet.

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