Building on existing research efforts, this project will create a comprehensive digital registry of obituaries from early Métis and Francophone communities across Alberta.

Volunteers will systematically search historical newspaper archives to identify and index obituaries, creating a searchable database that preserves vital genealogical and historical information.

The project aims to add 15,000 new entries to an existing database of 17,000 records, focusing primarily on The Edmonton Journal archives while expanding to other regional newspapers to capture the full scope of Métis and Francophone community life.