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Roman Catholic missionaries wrote the earliest descriptions of the native peoples of [[Quebec Genealogy|Quebec]]. These important documents have been reprinted in a bilingual edition. The copy of the original French or Latin document is on the left-hand page. The English translation is on the facing page. The reprint is: | Roman Catholic missionaries wrote the earliest descriptions of the native peoples of [[Quebec Genealogy|Quebec]]. These important documents have been reprinted in a bilingual edition. The copy of the original French or Latin document is on the left-hand page. The English translation is on the facing page. The reprint is: | ||
{{Block indent|1=*Thwaites, Reuben Gold, Editor. ''Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents: Travels and Explorations of the French Jesuit Missionaries among the Indians of Canada and Northern and North-western States of the United States, 1610–1791''. 73 Volumes. 1895–1901. Reprint, Washington, DC, USA: Microcard Foundation, 1960. (On 502 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|502458|title-id|disp=fiche 6082091–163}}.) Text in French and English. Indexes are in volumes 72 and 73. (On 18 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|502458|title-id|disp=fiche 6082162–63}}.)|2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|A one-volume selection from Thwaites' book is:}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*Kenton, Edna, Editor. ''The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents''. The American Library, Volume 23. New York, NY, USA: Albert & Charles Boni, 1925. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|255350|title-id|disp=book 970 F2jaj; on 7 fiche 6103978}}.) This is in English only. It includes the valuable introduction by Thwaites to the complete series.|2=2}} | |||
Names and family relations of some American Indians are mentioned in other Catholic church records. An example is the parish registers of Saint-François-Xavier de Caughnawaga (Kahnawake) in Laprairie County. The parish was founded in 1667 as a mission to the Iroquois, and the parish registers begin in 1735 (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|220764|title-id|disp=films 1290063–64}}). See [[Quebec Church Records]] for more information about Catholic records. | Names and family relations of some American Indians are mentioned in other Catholic church records. An example is the parish registers of Saint-François-Xavier de Caughnawaga (Kahnawake) in Laprairie County. The parish was founded in 1667 as a mission to the Iroquois, and the parish registers begin in 1735 (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|220764|title-id|disp=films 1290063–64}}). See [[Quebec Church Records]] for more information about Catholic records. | ||
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*Francis, Daniel, and Larry Villeneuve. ''The Historical Background of Indian Reserves and Settlements in the Province of Québec''. Revised. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 1985. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|630467|title-id|disp=book 970.1 A1}}) [http://www.worldcat.org/title/historical-background-of-indian-reserves-and-settlements-in-the-province-of-quebec/oclc/319585926 WorldCat] | *Francis, Daniel, and Larry Villeneuve. ''The Historical Background of Indian Reserves and Settlements in the Province of Québec''. Revised. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 1985. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|630467|title-id|disp=book 970.1 A1}}) [http://www.worldcat.org/title/historical-background-of-indian-reserves-and-settlements-in-the-province-of-quebec/oclc/319585926 WorldCat] | ||
*Indian Reserves in Quebec FS Library book 970.1 B284i | *Indian Reserves in Quebec FS Library book 970.1 B284i | ||
*Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Indian Affairs Branch.''Indians of Quebec and The Maritime Provinces, An Historical Review. ''{{FSC| 158426|item|desp=FS | *Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Indian Affairs Branch.''Indians of Quebec and The Maritime Provinces, An Historical Review. ''{{FSC| 158426|item|desp=FS Catalog book 970.1 In2ind}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/indians-of-quebec-and-the-maritime-provincesan-historical-review/oclc/865608420 WorldCat] | ||
*Secretariat des Activites Gouvernementales en Milieu Amerindien et Inuit (Quebec). ''Native Peoples of Quebec. ''{{FSC|213208|item|disp=FS | *Secretariat des Activites Gouvernementales en Milieu Amerindien et Inuit (Quebec). ''Native Peoples of Quebec. ''{{FSC|213208|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 N213n}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/native-peoples-of-quebec/oclc/11841088 WorldCat] | ||
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First Nations of Quebec[edit | edit source]
A list of tribes and contact information is found at Tribes of Quebec
Abénaquis, Algonquins, Attikameks, Beothuk, Les Cris, Hurons Wendat, Les Inuits, Iroquois, Micmacs, Malecites, Mohawks, Montagnais, Naskapis
History[edit | edit source]
- Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Indians of Quebec and the Maritime Provinces. FS Library book 970.1 Al no. 2
- Colden, Cadwallader. The History of the Five Indians Nations of Canada FS Library Book area 970.1 C673h 1755
- Native Peoples of Quebec. FS Library book 970.1 N213
- Speck, Frank Gouldsmith. Naskapi, The Savage Hunters of the Labrador Peninsula. FS Library film 989500
Records[edit | edit source]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Brief biographies of 2,692 American Indians are included in:
- Trudel, Marcel. Dictionnaire des esclaves et de leurs propriétaires au Canada français (Dictionary of Slaves and Their Owners in French Canada). Ville LaSalle, Québec, Canada: Hurtubise HMH, 1990. (FamilySearch Library book 971.4 H6t.) Text in French. Based largely on church records from 1690 to 1800.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Roman Catholic
- Eglise Catholique. Saint-Francois-Regis. Registres Paroissiaux, 1762-1876. FS Library films 1031635- 1031638 (Listes des Familles Indiens)
- Eglise Catholique. Saint-Jean-Chrysostome. Registres Paroissiaux, 1826-1876. FS Library film 1031559 - 1031561
Roman Catholic missionaries wrote the earliest descriptions of the native peoples of Quebec. These important documents have been reprinted in a bilingual edition. The copy of the original French or Latin document is on the left-hand page. The English translation is on the facing page. The reprint is:
Names and family relations of some American Indians are mentioned in other Catholic church records. An example is the parish registers of Saint-François-Xavier de Caughnawaga (Kahnawake) in Laprairie County. The parish was founded in 1667 as a mission to the Iroquois, and the parish registers begin in 1735 (FamilySearch Library films 1290063–64). See Quebec Church Records for more information about Catholic records.
First Nations Reserves[edit | edit source]
- Francis, Daniel, and Larry Villeneuve. The Historical Background of Indian Reserves and Settlements in the Province of Québec. Revised. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 1985. (FamilySearch Library book 970.1 A1) WorldCat
- Indian Reserves in Quebec FS Library book 970.1 B284i
- Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Indian Affairs Branch.Indians of Quebec and The Maritime Provinces, An Historical Review. FS Catalog Collection WorldCat
- Secretariat des Activites Gouvernementales en Milieu Amerindien et Inuit (Quebec). Native Peoples of Quebec. FS Catalog book 970.1 N213n WorldCat