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Aboriginal Contacts in British Columbia

Chinese-Canadian Genealogy

Comprehensive site developed by Vancouver Public Library. Offers practical tools and information for Chinese-Canadians interested in researching their roots.

Doukhobor Home Page

A group of Russian.

FamilySearch Wiki - British Columbia First Nations

Lodge history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and A.O.U.W.

Vancouver. Local fraternal history published 1895.

Métis National Council Historical Database

The Database allows users to access Métis related archival information, previously only available at Library and Archives Canada (Ottawa) or on microfilm. It is intended for genealogists and Métis to construct Métis family trees using the documents in the database. Providing Métis users with access to their ancestors’ documents facilitates the process of cultural re-connection, identity reclamation, and nation building.

Resources for First Nations Genealogical Research at the BC Archives

Salt Spring Island Archives

British Columbia, Canada. A collection of historic photographs from pioneer families of Salt Spring Island.

The Children of Fort Langley

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs - UBCIC Library & Archives

The UBCIC Library is a specialized research library and archives focusing on BC land rights research. We serve all researchers who have a Band Council Resolution (BCR) to conduct research on behalf of a First Nation.