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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
I'm sure the majority of Quebecers (who have been on this continent for 400 years or so) can claim at least some indigenous ancestry.
I'm 7th generation Canadian. My family has been here for over 200 years. Heck, even I must have some indigenous blood somewhere.
When a status Mi'kmaq band was created in Newfoundland about 20 years ago, suddenly about 40% of the provinces population applied for status benefits. Were they wrong???  |
I often wonder about that myself. My lineage can be traced back to the 17th century when my earliest ancestor came over to Quebec. Maybe not in my direct line but my great great grandfather was pretty big in the Klondike gold rush as well. Must have been some illegitimate children to be had. Apparently there is a creek named after him in the valley he mined.