Resources for Your Métis Family Research
Practical tools, downloadable templates, and guides to help you organize, document, and advance your Métis family history research.
Welcome to the Resources and Tools section of the Métis Research Guide. Here you will find practical tools, downloadable templates, and guides to help you organize, document, and advance your Métis family history research.
These resources are designed to be clear, culturally respectful, and useful whether you are just beginning your search or working toward citizenship documentation.
Available Resources
Glossary of Terms
Understand historical and contemporary language you will encounter in documents and community conversations.
Abbreviations and Acronyms List
Decode common abbreviations in church records, censuses, scrip documents, and community archives.
Templates
Downloadable interview question sheets, family group sheets, research logs, and timeline templates to keep your research organized.
Name Variations and Terminology Guide
Track spelling variations, "dit" names, phonetic spellings, and terminology changes in Métis records.
Citation and Documentation Templates
Learn how to cite sources correctly and download citation templates to build clear documentation for your research.
Coming SoonSample Record Transcriptions and Abstracts
See examples of how to transcribe and abstract scrip, parish, and census records accurately.
Coming SoonPrintable Checklists
Stay on track with printable checklists for research steps, document gathering, and organizing your family information.
Coming SoonFamily Tree Chart Templates
Printable and fillable charts to visually track your family connections across generations.
Coming SoonHow to Use These Resources
- Download and print templates for your research binder.
- Use our guides while working in archives or conducting interviews with Elders.
- Incorporate these tools into your digital family tree software or offline tracking systems.
- Share these resources with relatives to collaborate on your family history project.
Free Resources for the Community
These resources are provided free of charge to help families discover, document, and preserve their Métis ancestry. If you find these tools helpful, consider supporting this guide to keep it free for others.