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Genealogical Resources
Outside the
Provincial Archives of Manitoba
This is a partial list of resources for genealogical research in
Manitoba. The list is intended as a beginning point and is by no means
exhaustive. Please keep in mind that some of the resources listed are run
by not-for-profit organizations operated by part-time or volunteer staff.
Thus, an appointment may be necessary. This list will be updated
periodically.
General
Resources
Association
for Manitoba Archives - Web site provides a listing of
institutional members.
Box 26005, Westminster Post Office,
Winnipeg MB R3C4K9, Voice:(204)942-3491,
fax:(204)942-3492, e-mail: [email protected].
East European Genealogical
Society, Inc. - a registered non-profit organization which
identifies and coordinates genealogical resources for East European
research.
P.O. Box 2536, Winnipeg, Manitoba,R3C4A7,
Society Info. and voice mail:(204)989-3292, e-mail: [email protected].
Family History Centre (Church of Latter Day Saints) -
Includes microfilm and CD-ROM access to church records from around the
world.
Stake Centre, 45DalhousieDrive (east entrance).
Mailing Address:P.O.Box34063,
7KillarneyAvenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T5T5.
Jewish Heritage Centre of Western
Canada - Records of Jewish communities, organizations and
individuals in Western Canada.
C116-123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3N2B2.
Manitoba Genealogical
Society - The Society promotes and encourages an interest in
genealogy and family history in Manitoba.
UnitA,1045St.JamesStreet, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, R3H1B1.
Manitoba
Legislative Library - Genealogists will find Manitoba community
newspapers on microfilm, indexed biography and Manitoba History
scrapbooks, community histories, Henderson Directories, etc.
200VaughanStreet, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C1T5. e-mail: [email protected].
Mennonite Heritage Centre
Archives - Records relating to Russian Mennonites in Canada,
the United States, Latin America and Russia. Records of religious
communities predominate.
600ShaftesburyBlvd.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P0M4, Tel:(204)888-6781,
Fax:(204)831-5675.
National Archives of Canada -
Microfilm copies of selected National Archives records are available at
the PAM. Researchers can request additional NAC microfilm through
inter-library loan. Contact the NAC for further information about
their microfilm holdings. 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1A
0N3, Tel: (613) 995-5138.
La Soci�t� historique de
Saint-Boniface (SHSB) - The archives and resource centre
promote genealogical research pertaining to French-Canadian and M�tis
families in Manitoba, western and eastern Canada. The Library contains
more than 10,000 volumes dealing with the history of Western Canada. The
SHSB will conduct genealogical research for a fee. Centre du
patrimoine, 340boul.Provencher, Saint-Boniface MB
R2H0G7, tel/t�l: (204) 233-4888, fax/t�l�c: (204) 231-2562,
e-mail/courrier �lectronique: [email protected].
The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre - One of the
largest Ukrainian cultural centres outside the Ukraine. It houses a
museum, art gallery, library and archives.
184 Alexander Avenue East, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3B0L6, Tel:(204)942-0218,
Fax:(204)943-2857.
Aboriginal
Resources
The M�tis Resource
Centre - Its mission is to help preserve, promote and share the
history and culture of the Metis.
506-63AlbertStreet, Winnipeg Manitoba.Tel:
(204) 956-7767, Fax: (204) 956-7765, e-mal: e-mail: [email protected].
M�tis National
Council - Its main goal is to ensure the full
participation of the M�tis in the process of asserting inherent Aboriginal
M�tis rights to self-government and self-determination350 Sparks St., Suite 201, Delta Hotel Office
Tower, Ottawa ON K1R 7S8, Tel: (613) 232-3216, Fax: (613) 232-4262,
e-mail: [email protected].
Manitoba M�tis Federation M�tis Federation - Founded in
1967 to represent
Manitoba�s 120,000 M�tis people and to build the M�tis nation. With
headquarters in Winnipeg, the MMF has seven regional offices and 130
locals throughout the province.
La Soci�t� historique de
Saint-Boniface (SHSB) - The archives and resource centre
promote genealogical research pertaining to French-Canadian and M�tis
families in Manitoba, western and eastern Canada. The Library contains
more than 10,000 volumes dealing with the history of Western Canada. The
SHSB will conduct genealogical research for a fee. Centre du
patrimoine, 340boul.Provencher, Saint-Boniface MB
R2H0G7, tel/t�l: (204) 233-4888, fax/t�l�c: (204) 231-2562,
e-mail/courrier �lectronique: [email protected].
Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research Centre (TARR) -
Provides historical research services to fifty-seven of the sixty-one
First Nations in Manitoba. The focus of research has been on Indian
rights, hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering rights and on Indian
lands (reserve alienations, surrenders. leases, expropriations). TARR has
a library and microfilm copies of records from the National Archives of
Canada, Department of Indian Affairs records (RG 10), Church Missionary
Society records and other historical records and resources pertaining to
First Nations people.
300-153LombardAvenue, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, R3B0T4, Tel:943-6456, Fax:942-3202, e-mail: [email protected].
Congress of
Aboriginal Peoples - The sole national representative
organization whose affiliates are open to over 800,000 off-reserve Indian,
Inuit, and Metis people. 867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
K1K 3B1, Tel: (613) 747-6022, Fax: (613) 747-8834.
Registrar, Indian
Registrations and Band Lists, Indian and Northern Affairs
Canada, Ottawa ON K1A 0H4. Are You Eligible?
Registration Under the Indian Act. Frequently Asked Questions:
Status and Registration.
Manitoba Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Indian
Registration, 1100-275 Portage Ave. Winnipeg MB R3B 3A3,
Tel: (204) 983-2842.
Publications:
National Archives of Canada,
Aboriginal Peoples Guide to the Records of the Government of
Canada.
Indian Affairs Records at the National
Archives of Canada, A source for genealogical research,
by Bill Russell. This publication is
available from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. 102-40 Orchard View Boulevard,
Toronto ON M4R 1B9, Tel: (416) 489-0734, Fax: (416)
489-9803. e-mail:
David Reed - [email protected].
Church Records
Archdiocese of St. Boniface - Contact La Soci�t� historique de
Saint-Boniface (SHSB), Centre du patrimoine - records of
baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials.
340boul.Provencher, Saint-Boniface MB R2H0G7, tel/t�l:
(204) 233-4888, fax/t�l�c: (204) 231-2562, e-mail/courrier �lectronique:
[email protected].
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies in Canada - Collection
includes papers of Mennonite Brethren agencies and schools, congregation
records, personal papers of Mennonite leaders.
169RivertonAvenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2L2E5.
Diocese of Rupert's Land Archives - A resource for Anglican
Church records (1821- present). Includes most parish registers of baptism,
marriage and burial.
992NesbittBay, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, R3T1W6, Tel:(204)453-6130, Fax:452-3915.
United Church Archives, Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern
Ontario - Administrative records of the Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches in Manitoba, 1870-1925 and of the United Church, 1925 to the
present. The Archives contains some Congregational records, including
certain baptismal, marriage and burial registers.
RareBookRoom-Library, University of Winnipeg, 515PortageAvenue, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, R3B2E9, Tel:(204)783-0708, e-mail: [email protected].
Land Records
Manitoba Land
Titles Office - Records of land ownership and survey plans,
registry for mortgages and caveats,
LowerLevel,
405BroadwayAve., Winnipeg, MB R3C3L6,
Tel:(204)945-2042, Fax:(204)948-2140,
e-mail:
[email protected].
Manitoba
Department of Natural Resources, Land Information Division -
Air Photo Library Map Sales, Topographical Mapping, Cadastral Mapping,
Remote Sensing Centre, Survey
Services Branch, Manitoba Geographical Names Program, Manitoba
Land-Related Information (M.L.R.I.S), Lands Branch, A Brief
History of the disposal of Dominion Lands in
Manitoba,
1007CenturyStreet, Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3H0W4, Fax:(204)945-1365.
Military
Records
National Archives of
Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N3, Tel: (613)
995-5138.
Military History Society of Manitoba
Box131, Winnipeg
MB R3C2G1, Tel:(204)255-3907.
For a listing of military archives within the Province of Manitoba, see
the Association for
Manitoba Archives Institutional Members list.
Vital Records
Vital Statistics
Agency - Records of births, marriages and deaths for
Manitoba from 1882 to the present. They will conduct searches for a
fee. 254PortageAvenue, R3C0B6,
Tel:(204)945-3701, e-mail: [email protected].
Naturalization Records
Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Public Rights Administration,
Enquiries regarding Naturalization Records, 300 Slater Street,
3rd Floor, Section D, Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1. (There is a $5.00
fee, payable to the Receiver General of Canada).
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