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Over 35 years experience; Vital statistics registrations, Census records, Public Archives; All Willoughby families. Member of Ontario Genealogical Society; Involved in IT field for over 25 years, able to assist with most genealogical software packages and Internet searching; Specializing in First Nation research issues in Ontario.
Recipient of the Brian W. Hutchinson Scholarship Award for 2007.

1966-2006, Recipient of Mid-Day Star Award

Margaret Aldridge, Trustee, genealogist helping First Nations citizens find families, trace roots and regain Native and Métis status.

2006.

What is the purpose of the award?

This plaque recognizes those who network with First Nations communities, rendering service to Aboriginal communities in a variety of forms that stress inclusiveness, respect for the traditional teachings of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility and Truth, working to undo stereotypes and to walk the Good Red Road. May we always walk in beauty!

Presented in Loving Memory of George Charles, Ojibway Elder and Korean War Veteran, whose native name was GAZH GAD NANG meaning Mid-Day Star. He passed into spirit world on December 23, 2003 and was recognized on November 21, 2005 as one of Canada’s top fourteen aboriginal heroes – a gentle Rainbow Warrior on the Pow Wow trail who brought peoples of all colours of the rainbow together in peace as brothers and sisters of the global human family.

Adoption ; Genetics ; First Nations (Canada)

19th Century

Ontario

Technology ; Lecturer/Seminars

Yes

44 Queens College Drive

Richmond Hill, ON

L4B1P7

York

Canada

(905)709-3152