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Are you interested in uncovering your Chinese genealogy but unsure where to start? Join us for an essential online webinar designed for anyone seeking to explore their Chinese ancestry, regardless of language proficiency. Learn from Linda Yip, an Accredited Genealogist® professional, and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Ancestry Canada Advisory Board.
In this informative session, Linda will guide participants through valuable online resources available to Canadians researching their genealogy, especially focusing on newly organized materials released in 2023 in line with the centenary of Canada's Exclusion Act. This session is beneficial for those seeking to navigate the unique record gaps and alternate sources associated with Chinese Canadians.
Discover the complexities of the Chinese Immigration Act and its implications for individuals deemed to be of Chinese descent—whether they were born in Canada or immigrated. Participants will gain insights into common challenges encountered in this branch of genealogy, along with effective strategies to overcome these obstacles. Linda will also showcase examples from individuals of Chinese descent from Victoria and surrounds.
Key Takeaways:
· Understanding laws and regulations impacting Chinese Canadians and genealogy
· Accessing online genealogy resources
· Overcoming common research challenges specific to Chinese ancestry
· Practical tips from an expert genealogist
Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your research skills in tracing your Chinese Canadian ancestry.
Linda Yip (???) was born in Vancouver, BC. She is a proud fourth-generation Canadian and the great-granddaughter of Yip Sang (? ?). Her family's historic home - the Wing Sang Company - is today the site of Canada's national Chinese Canadian Museum.
Linda is an Accredited Genealogist® professional in the region of Canada Western Provinces, encompassing BC, AB, SK, and MB. Her speciality is the records created by the Chinese Immigration Act (1885-1947). Linda is a member of the Ancestry® Canada Advisory Board of Genealogists. As the founder of the Genealogy for Asian Canadians (GFAC) advisory group with Library and Archives Canada, Linda works with the national archives to improve access to, and understanding of records important for Chinese Canadian genealogy.
Her book, Getting Started in Chinese Genealogy - a Family Historian's Guide Even if You Don't Speak or Read Chinese - has been purchased by archives and libraries in Canada and the United States.
Linda has lived in BC, AB, NS, and spent a year in Massachusetts. She currently resides in Saskatoon with her husband.