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#Identify a First Nations ancestor and learn where he lived. Use records described on the [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] Wiki page, particularly [[Canada Census|census]] and [[Canada Church Records|church records]]. | #Identify a First Nations ancestor and learn where he lived. Use records described on the [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] Wiki page, particularly [[Canada Census|census]] and [[Canada Church Records|church records]]. | ||
#Identify the tribe or band. When you know the general area where an ancestor lived, you can usually identify his or her tribe. Use various handbooks that describe the tribes that lived in an area, such as: | #Identify the tribe or band. When you know the general area where an ancestor lived, you can usually identify his or her tribe. Use various handbooks that describe the tribes that lived in an area, such as: | ||
#*John R. Swanton, ''Indian Tribes of North America'' (1952, Reprint. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974). {{WorldCat|866678716|item|disp=WorldCat 866678716}}; FHL Book {{FHL|265556|title-id|disp=970.1 S24i 1974; film 1598299 item 6}}.<br> | #*John R. Swanton, '''''Indian Tribes of North America''''' (1952, Reprint. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974). {{WorldCat|866678716|item|disp=WorldCat 866678716}}; FHL Book {{FHL|265556|title-id|disp=970.1 S24i 1974; film 1598299 item 6}}.<br> | ||
#*''Handbook of Indians of Canada'' (Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada, 1912). {{WorldCat|865812422|item|disp=WorldCat 865812422}}; FHL Book {{FHL|113490|title-id|disp=970.1 H191hc; film 1415251 item 15}}. | #*''Handbook of Indians of Canada'' (Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada, 1912). {{WorldCat|865812422|item|disp=WorldCat 865812422}}; FHL Book {{FHL|113490|title-id|disp=970.1 H191hc; film 1415251 item 15}}. | ||
#Study the history of the tribe. You will need some background information about the tribe, such as (a) migration patterns, (b) marriage and naming customs, and (c) affiliations with government agencies or churches. If the tribe moved several times, records may be in many locations. | #Study the history of the tribe. You will need some background information about the tribe, such as (a) migration patterns, (b) marriage and naming customs, and (c) affiliations with government agencies or churches. If the tribe moved several times, records may be in many locations. | ||