The French-American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) believes that every family history is a vital thread in the fabric of Minnesota’s story. While we are not a genealogical society, we provide the resources and historical context you need to uncover your French and French-Canadian roots.
Search the Collection
Use the library below to explore our inventory of historical articles, family genealogies, maps, songs, and FAHF publications and materials.
Filter by category or use the search bar to find specific names, locations, or documents.
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Chez Nous Book One
A comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
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Chez Nous Book Two
A comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
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Chez Nous Book Three
A comprehensive 928-page collection of historical and genealogical newsletters published between 1980 and 2001. An essential resource for family researchers.
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Our Latest Release: Little Rapids
April 7, 2026
Little Rapids. The story of the fur trade post on the Minnesota River near the Dakota village of Inyan Ceyaka…
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Dayton with a French Accent
February 17, 2026
Reflections of French-Canadian Roots in Dayton, Minnesota. Our newest publication (July 2025) exploring the deep ancestral roots of the Dayton…
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La Langue de Chez Nous: Mae Collette
February 8, 2026
A linguistic study of the French-Canadian dialect preserved by the Collette family in MN.
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Sampson Family Genealogy
Genealogy of the Sampson family compiled by Sister Ann Thomasine Sampson.
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French-Canadian Family Connections (2021)
A helpful research guide prepared by Paula Stuart-Warren for French-Canadian ancestors.
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Pembina Métis Cemetery
Genealogical records for the Pembina Métis community (Jerome 1999).
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Where the Waters Meet
August 30, 2019
A Story About Where Minnesota Was Born. A historical narrative of the sacred confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers…
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