Inherited.

A family tree was drawn by hand, forming part of the research carried forward by later generations.

Families continued genealogical research into connections through the children of David Thompson and Charlotte Small.

Family oral histories recall organizing and meetings around the founding of the Métis Nation of Ontario, including gatherings in the Henderson and Harlow area.

Family accounts describe private meetings among Métis descendants and continued community connections.

An interview with a family in the Northbrook and Kennebec area explored how descendants of David Thompson came to live locally.

Glengarry Life, issue 33, was published and became part of the research referenced by the project.

Family research continued alongside community involvement, annual gatherings, and accounts of changes to registry and citizenship status.

The project records family and community experiences of increasing debate over genealogical verification, Métis identity claims, and community registries.

Family accounts describe continuing questions about recognition, community ties, and changes in organizational authority.

Further research gathered family connections, oral histories, and historical records in response to questions about identity and recognition.

The documentary began taking shape, carrying the responsibility for preserving and continuing the research into a new generation.

Collecting research from local archives for the documentary.