Stay on track in your Métis family research with clear, practical checklists.

Why Use Checklists?

• Keep your research organized while balancing daily life.
• Ensure you don't miss key steps in gathering documents.

• Maintain consistency in research sessions and interviews.
• Support applications to Métis registries by systematically tracking document collection.

Available Checklists for Download

Research Steps Checklist

Follow a clear, repeatable process from "start with what you know" to verifying sources and evaluating evidence.

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Document Gathering Checklist

Track what records you have, what you still need, and which are pending. Useful for scrip, parish, census, and registry applications.

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Interview Preparation Checklist

Checklist for preparing respectful, effective interviews with Elders or family members, including consent reminders and technology checks.

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Oral History Follow-Up Checklist

Track who you interviewed, thank-you follow-ups, transcription status, and key stories collected.

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Registry Application Preparation Checklist

Organize the documents, charts, and proof of ancestry commonly needed for Métis registry applications (MNBC, MNS, MNA, etc.).

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Family Book and Project Checklist

Planning a family history book or display for your family? This checklist helps track sections, images, documents, and permissions.

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Sample: Research Steps Checklist

Identify your research goal for the session.

Review your existing notes and charts.

Check your Name Variations Log for alternate spellings.

Search parish registers, scrip, or census records.

Record findings immediately with citations.

Note unresolved questions and plan next steps.

Interactive Sample: This is how your downloadable checklists will work. Check off items as you complete them during your research sessions.

How to Use These Checklists

• Print them for your research binder or project folder.
• Use digital copies with checkboxes to track progress.

• Share them with family members collaborating on the research.
• Bring them to archives, libraries, and research trips to stay focused.

Tips for Maximum Effectiveness

• Customize checklists for your specific research focus or family lines.
• Keep a master checklist in your research binder for quick reference.
• Use checklists to prepare for archive visits and make the most of your time.

• Review completed checklists to identify patterns in your research process.
• Combine checklists with your research templates for comprehensive organization.
• Create backup copies of your most-used checklists to avoid running out.

Related Resources

Enhance your research organization with these complementary tools:

Research Templates

Citation Templates

Name Variations Log

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