Kendra Gaede
Specializes in Canadian Prairie records, collections, and immigration. Also Historical Photos.
Epic Genealogy
Professional Genealogist PLCGS, BFA, BJ
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Technology
- Writing & Publishing
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Publisher
- Tutor / Coach
Other Speciality
- Document Translation
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
- Heir & Probate Search
- Photograph Analysis
- Handwriting / Palaeography
Kendra Gaede is a genealogist, writer and former journalist specializing in Canadian Prairie Genealogy and Immigration Records. She is Chair of the Manitoba Genealogical Society’s Research Committee, an Ancestry ProGenealogist and a Winner of the Association of Professional Genealogists New Professional Scholarship, 2025. Kendra has a passion for Canadian history, research, archives, and historical photographs. Born in Alberta, she studied in Saskatchewan and lives and works in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Geographic Specialities
Western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia)
Canadian Prairies
Rupert's Land (British North American Fur Trade, Hudson's Bay Company, Northwest Company)
Western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia)
Canadian Prairies
Rupert's Land (British North American Fur Trade, Hudson's Bay Company, Northwest Company)
Testimonials
I am extremely well pleased with your research efforts and the detailing of the references you've carefully included. I feel your charges are very fair. You are thorough, conscientious and appear to work from the heart.
- John, United Kingdom
Kendra Gaede is one of the most knowledgeable, well spoken and confident speakers our branch has engaged to present educational webinars to our members that are focused on different aspects of genealogy. Kendra is always very well prepared and organized. Her enthusiasm for genealogy is contagious.
– Bob Allebone, President, Southeast and Winnipeg Branch, Manitoba Genealogical Society
I am extremely well pleased with your research efforts and the detailing of the references you've carefully included. I feel your charges are very fair. You are thorough, conscientious and appear to work from the heart.
- John, United Kingdom
Kendra Gaede is one of the most knowledgeable, well spoken and confident speakers our branch has engaged to present educational webinars to our members that are focused on different aspects of genealogy. Kendra is always very well prepared and organized. Her enthusiasm for genealogy is contagious.
– Bob Allebone, President, Southeast and Winnipeg Branch, Manitoba Genealogical Society
Additional specialities or search keywords
Praries, Prairie, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Calgary, Metis, Fur Trade, Immigration
Praries, Prairie, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Calgary, Metis, Fur Trade, Immigration
Publications/Media
March 16, 2024, CTV National News, discussing the perils of do-it-yourself dna kits in genealogy.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/c2886862-ctv-national-news--dna-test-unlocks-family-secret
June 4, 2024, CTV Winnipeg Morning Live, representing the Manitoba Genealogical Society.
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2930156-ctv-morning-live-winnipeg-for-tuesday--june-4--2024
March 16, 2024, CTV National News, discussing the perils of do-it-yourself dna kits in genealogy.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/c2886862-ctv-national-news--dna-test-unlocks-family-secret
June 4, 2024, CTV Winnipeg Morning Live, representing the Manitoba Genealogical Society.
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2930156-ctv-morning-live-winnipeg-for-tuesday--june-4--2024
Lectures
- November 14, 2022, Researching Canadian Military Records, Manitoba Genealogical Society, South East Branch and Winnipeg Branch.
- May 10, 2023 , The long journey to a new home; Canadian Immigration documents for the family historian, West Parry Sound District Museum Genealogy Club
- May 27, 2024, The Photograph as Genealogical Document; Provenance, Evidence and Photo Analysis for Beginners, Manitoba Genealogical Society, South East Branch and Winnipeg Branch.
- October 5, 2024, Western Canadian Military Records for Beginners: Honouring our ancestors by exploring their service, Family Roots Conference 2024, Alberta Family Histories Society, Calgary, AB, Blackfoot Hotel, 11:00 am MST.
- October 5, 2024, Western Canadian Immigration Documents for the Family Historian, Family Roots Conference 2024, Alberta Family Histories Society, Calgary, AB, Blackfoot Hotel, 2:30 pm. MST
- November 13, 2024, The Photograph as Genealogical Document; Provenance, Evidence and Photo Analysis for Beginners, West Parry Sound and District Museum Genealogy Club, online presentation, 7:00 pm EST.
- May 12, 2025, Demystifying and Simplifying Citations and Research Logs, Manitoba Genealogical Society SouthEast and Winnipeg Branch, online presentation, 7:00 pm MST
Repositories
Glenbow Western Research Centre (University of Calgary), Manitoba Archives, Library and Archives Canada, Hudson's Bay Company Archives, University of Manitoba Archives, University of Winnipeg Archives, University of Alberta Archives, Centre du Patrimoine/St. Boniface Historical Society, Winnipeg Public Library Local History Collection
Glenbow Western Research Centre (University of Calgary), Manitoba Archives, Library and Archives Canada, Hudson's Bay Company Archives, University of Manitoba Archives, University of Winnipeg Archives, University of Alberta Archives, Centre du Patrimoine/St. Boniface Historical Society, Winnipeg Public Library Local History Collection
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Languages
English
English
Honorifics/Credentials
PLCGS in Methodology, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in English and Welsh records, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in Methodology, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in English and Welsh records, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
Certificates
PLCGS in Methodology, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in English and Welsh records, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in Methodology, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
PLCGS in English and Welsh records, International Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2020
Affiliations
Chair, Research Committee, Manitoba Genealogical Society
Member, APG Canadian Chapter
Winner, Association of Professional Genealogists New Professional Scholarship, 2025
Chair, Research Committee, Manitoba Genealogical Society
Member, APG Canadian Chapter
Winner, Association of Professional Genealogists New Professional Scholarship, 2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of Journalism, University of Regina
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production, University of Regina