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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Acadian & French-Canadian Ancestral Home
Comprehensive website for Acadian and French-Canadian ancestral research.
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Canadian Interest Group of MGS (mncig.org)
The Minnesota Genealogical Society branch dedicated to Canadian and French heritage.
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Celebrity Genealogies (Geneastar)
A database to help you discover if you are related to a famous person or celebrity.
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Denis Beauregard’s French-Canadian Genealogy
A massive directory of resources for French-Canadian genealogical research.
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HowToDNA – DNA and Genealogy
A guide for understanding DNA results and using third-party tools to trace family roots.
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Éthiopie (Chanteurs sans frontières)
A famous French charity single for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute Virtual Museum
A vast digital archive and premier resource for Métis history, culture, and genealogical links.
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Moccasin Telegraph
Gabriel Dumont Institute: It is a running joke among the Métis that they often heard rumours through the “Moccasin Telegraph”.…
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Séraphin: Un homme et son péché
A romantic drama set in the late 19th-century Laurentians, portraying the struggles of settlers and the harsh forestry industry.
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The Octavo Barker Story (Civil War Veteran)
The life and family genealogy of a French-Canadian Civil War veteran in MN.
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