Connection to Kith and Kin

This program exists to support people with Indigenous ancestry specifically. People of all nations may be served by these other resources:

• Library and Archives Canada’s Vancouver office (next to the Central Library). See LAC’s page for more information.
• VPL’s genealogy workshops
• VPL's genealogy and Family History Guide

This program can be attended online or in person. If you are attending online, you will need a steady internet connection, and ideally a laptop or desktop computer (although a tablet can also work).

You will need some familiarity with the computer/tablet you’re using. We have an expert to help you with questions, and in our first session we want to ensure that everyone can access Zoom and genealogy websites.

During the program, you will be able to use Zoom and search the Internet at the same time. For Zoom, your device will need to have a camera and microphone.

Fall 2024 dates to be determined. They will be posted here once they are confirmed.

Connection to Kith and Kin Online is planned and delivered in partnership with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society; Britannia Community Services Centre, the Weaving Our Community Together program, and the Seniors-Elders-Advocates Committee; and Library and Archives Canada. This program was inspired by a request from ALIVE, Our Place, and the Northwest Indigenous Council.

This program is part of VPL’s commitment to reconciliation.