Researching Your Aboriginal Ancestry at Library and Archives Canada

Part II: Using the Library and Archives Canada Web Site

To View the Online Thematic Guide

1. Go to www.collectionscanada.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.