1921 Census of Canada Countdown - Where's the Excitement?

A little over a year ago, there was some major excitement in the the genea-air, as family historians and genealogists, anxiously awaited the release of the 1940 US Federal Census.  A partnership between National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and FamilySearch had been announced months in advance, advertising the 1940 US Census Indexing Project. Thousands of volunteers were recruited. In fact, you could become an "Indexing Ambassador." The result of all that work and planning has been the creation of a fully searchable, nominal index in less than six months. 

Here in Canada, in stark contrast, with only four weeks until the June 1, 2013 release of the 1921 Census of Canada from Statistic Canada to Library and Archives Canada, very little information has been shared with the public. No partnership. No indexing project. No ambassadors. No excitement. No hoopla. Certainly, no brouhaha.

The Library and Archives Canada Blog posted on March 27, 2013 about what information family historians will find in the 1921 Census of Canada. Other than stating that the LAC plans to digitize the census, no mention was made of any sort of indexing project, or how soon family historians will have access to the census images. Furthermore, questions about the creation of a nominal index and partnerships with family history organizations or companies have been vaguely answered by LAC. Yes, LAC is excited about the 1921 Census. However, the only information to-date LAC has shared is that it "intends to provide a nominal index and will be exploring various avenues." 

To say the least, LAC's response has been disappointing.

What can be done? Join me, and Lorine of Olive Tree Genealogy Blog, by blogging about the 1921 Canada Census. Leave a polite, well-worded comment on the Library and Archives Canada Blog. (Please, no flaming.) Ask questions, and leave suggestions. 
Post a comment on Library and Archives Canada's Facebook page.
Let LAC know that the family history, and geneablogging communities want to be involved.

If we want something done about the 1921 Census of Canada, then we need to let LAC know.


Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2013.

Helping You With Your Canadian Research

 


















I'm taking the risk that some readers may be offended in my posting about the Legacy QuickGuides I have written for Legacy Family Tree. Not interested? No problem. Close this post and I'll see you next time.

I love helping people with their Canadian family history. When I was approached this past fall to write some Canadian guides for Legacy Family Tree's new
Legacy QuickGuides™, I was able to put that love into practice. What has resulted are twelve LQGs covering Canadian genealogy including every province and territory, as well as Loyalist research.


Through the writing of these Legacy QuickGuides™ I have learned more about each of my country's provinces and territories. In each LQG, I have put together a timeline of events, factoids, tips and tricks, and links to websites to help you research your ancestors in that particular province or territory. Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has offered his opinion in his post Review: Legacy QuickGuide on Ontario Genealogy.

The digital version of the Legacy QuickGuides™ sell at a very affordable price. In addition to the Canadian LQGs, there are nearly 40 other Legacy QuickGuides™ on a variety of topics to help you with your family history research.

Currrently, I am working on two more Legacy QuickGuides™ due to be released in the next few months. Is there a Canadian topic that you would like to see written for a Legacy QuickGuides™? Leave me your suggestions in a comment.

Disclosure: I receive a royalty payment from Millenia Corporation, owner of Legacy Family Tree, for each purchase of the Legacy QuickGuides™ I have written.


Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2012.

Webinar Wednesday: Canadian Census Records

When researching your Canadian family history, are you getting all the information that is available to you? Do you know Canadian census records can help you find these ten things about your ancestor or relative?

1.       Birth

2.       Age

3.       Marriage

4.       Death

5.       Date of Immigration

6.       Ethnic Origin & Place of Birth

7.       Address or Location

8.       Details of Business

9.       People absent in the household

10.    What your ancestor's farm produced

Do you wish there was a quick and easy way to learn about the Canadian census records in the comfort of your own home? 
Well, you are in luck. I am presenting "Making the Most of Canadian Census Records" for Legacy Family Tree's Webinar Wednesday on February 20, 2013. For all the details, visit Legacy News.

For those readers who have already attended a previous viewing of this presentation, I encourage you to attend anyway. This version of "Making the Most of Canadian Census Records" has been changed and updated with more information to help you find your ancestors.

Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2013.

Webinar Postponed

The Red Splint, Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2012.

As you can see, I have got myself a new, shiny, red, plastic splint to wear for at least the next six weeks. The time I was planning to spend this past week-end and this week working on my webinar has been sucked up at the emergency room, doctor appointments, and a visit to the hand clinic. And, resting.

There is now a slight change of plans.

The webinar Ten Reasons Why Your Ancestor Was in Canada has been postponed until Thursday, January 3, 2013.

Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2012.

New Webinar! Ten Reasons Why Your Ancestor Was in Canada

 Ten Reasons Why Your Ancestor Was in Canada

• Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012
• Time:
• 2:00 pm Eastern (USA & Canada)
• 1:00 pm Central
• 12:00 noon Mountain
• 11:00 am Pacific
• Time Zone converter, click here

• Presenter: Kathryn Lake Hogan
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Price: FREE 
• Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Webinar
Kathryn will present ten reasons why you need to look at Canadian records when you have hit a brick wall in your research. This webinar will be of particular interest to those researching American ancestors. Canadian record sources and websites will be presented.

What You'll Learn:
• Reasons why your ancestors may have been in Canada before they came to the USA
• Reasons why you should look at Canadian records even if you think your ancestor was never there.
• The best online resources for Canadian research
• Information to further your family history research

Who Should Attend:
• Anyone who is stuck in their American family history research.
• Those researching British Isles, and European ancestors may benefit as well.
Reserve your spot today!





Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email with all the details about joining the webinar. Please note space is limited to 100 attendees at the time of the webinar.


Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2012.