The folks at Ontario Ancestors are taking a break for today, Thanksgiving Monday, but the rest of the week is filled with 10 virtual and hybrid presentations. All are open to the public, and all but two are free.
A special mention goes to the Sudbury District Branch which is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Their one-day event includes presentations and tours. And here’s what’s great for those of us who aren’t able to make it in person. They’ve made at least three of the presentations available for free by Zoom.
The following start times for the presentations are in Eastern time.
Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. — Scottish SIG
Scottish Registers of Deeds by Fergus Smith
Register to watch online.
Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 p.m. — Nipissing District Branch
Mind Mapping for Genealogy by Crystal Foisy
We will learn what mind mapping is and, using examples, how we can use it in our genealogy research. This is a hybrid event. Attend in person at the North Bay Public Library or register before October 15 to watch online.
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. — Thunder Bay District Branch
AncestryDNA’s Timber, ThruLines & SideView by Blaine Bettinger
The Timber, ThruLines, and SideView tools at AncestryDNA are widely misunderstood. In this lecture, we will examine these tools and how they can be utilized to expand our research. Register to watch online.
Thursday, October 17, 12:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Sudbury District Branch
45th Anniversary Celebration
This year, the Sudbury District marks 45 years as a branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society aka Ontario Ancestors. For a schedule of the activities planned for the day, visit their website and click on Pamphlet side 2 for a complete schedule.
The event will be open to all, with some presentations also being available on Zoom. Online presentations include MyHeritage, DNA and French Canadian research. Register to watch online.
Attend in person at the Greater Sudbury Public Library, Mackenzie Branch. The library is partnering with the branch to provide lots of information for those interested in pursuing their family’s history.
Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. — Ontario Ancestors
Genealogy Journaling Workshop by Clare Wilson
Researching your family tree is a journey of self-discovery. Therefore, it is important to not only record what you discover in relation to your family history, but to record the journey in doing so and how it made you feel.
Another important thing to document are the family stories that have been passed down through the generations. It is so important that these are not lost and can be passed on down the family.
This workshop will include discussions on how to record your journey, the items you might like to consider using to record your thoughts and stories, and some journaling ideas to get you started.
This series is free to all Ontario Ancestors members. Non-members can purchase the series for $30 or individual webinars for $15. To register, visit the Ontario Ancestors website.
Friday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. — Niagara Peninsula Branch
What’s Happening at the Grimsby Historical Society by Ev Page
Ev Page is excited to share the ongoing historical discoveries and the exciting work currently being undertaken by the Grimsby Historical Society. Register to watch online.
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. — Kingston Branch
The Ontario Name Index (TONI): An Introduction by Mike Moore
This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person in the Champlain Room at the Seniors’ Centre, 56 Francis St., Kingston, or register to watch online.
Saturday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. — Ottawa Branch
Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online by Ken McKinlay
Over the past few years the website for Library and Archives Canada has undergone a number of changes. For some long-time users of the old site, this has caused moments of frustration. In this talk we take a look at the new site, touch upon using the new census search system, and explore other resources they have made available to us. Register to watch online.
Saturday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. — Quinte Branch
What does our genealogy centre do? by Janet Comeau
The Seventh Town Historical Society is based in Ameliasburgh, and operates the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, an organisation dedicated to collecting and preserving family histories – with a special focus on Prince Edward County and area.
This is a hybrid meeting. To attend in person in the Multi-purpose room at the Quinte West Public Library in Trenton, email quintemembership@ogs.on.ca to provide your name(s), or register to watch online.
Saturday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. — Scottish SIG
Where are the records? by John Pelan
John Pelan will give us an overview of the Your Scottish Archives website. John provides organizational leadership for the Scottish Council on Archives, and working with trustees, staff and stakeholders, develops its strategic direction. He also leads on the development of a new portal which aggregates data from collections across Scotland — Your Scottish Archives.
This series is free for members of the Scottish SIG. Go to the Members Only area to register and get the Zoom link.
For members of Ontario Ancestors, but not the Scottish SIG, the three webinars in the series will cost $15. For non-members, the fee is $25. To register for the series, visit the Where are the Records series page.
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