The French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly features articles on French Canadian/Acadian research, historical as well as cultural information, published genealogies, and news about many current genealogical events. The annually published surname list consists of major surnames being researched by members.
Volume 18 Number 1, Fall 2003
Articles
"Slavery in New France and French Canada" by Joyce Banachowski
"Although it does not appear that the French had passed an act legalizing slavery in Canada or her other New World colonies, France did permit it. She permitted it in Canada and the West Indies as well. In fact slavery existed in nearly all of North America even though there were no laws or decrees introducing it. Salvery in New France and French Canada took two forms--Amerindians often called "Panis" and Negroes. In New France, "Panis" were used for hard labor and black slaves were generally domestic servants; they drove coaches, were carriage footmen, greeted guests and served at tables. There were more "Panis" slaves than Negro slaves in New France".
This article details the history of slavery in New France and French Canada, as well as describing the role of the "Panis" and Negro slaves in detail with many copies of newpaper ads referring to runaway slaves. "Slavery in Nova Scotia" is also detailed as well as references to "Further Evidence of Slavery in New France and Canada," "A Slave Marriage," "Iroquois Placed as Slaves on French Galleys," and "Books of Interest".
A detailed bibliography is included.