Category Archives: Lectures, Conferences, Online Learning, TV, News

It’s going to be a good week at the Ontario Genealogical Society with seven virtual presentations, including one that is hybrid. All are free and open to members and non-members. The following will take place in Eastern time. Monday, April … Continue reading →

If you’re in Montreal and have Scottish ancestry and/or are interested in history, you may want to attend the Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies’ Colloquium at McGill University tomorrow, Friday, April 10, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a reception. … Continue reading →

Lots of good topics this week at the Ontario Genealogical Society, including a four-and-a-half-hour family history writing workshop. All of these virtual presentations are free to everyone, with the exception of the workshop, which is free to members, but $25 … Continue reading →

The Ontario Genealogical Society and its Huron County Branch are each hosting a free virtual presentation this week. Both are open to members and non-members. The presentations take place in Eastern time. Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County … Continue reading →

Do you have a good story about your ancestors and relatives who lived in Nova Scotia? Or a story about how you broke down a brick wall? If so, perhaps you’d consider entering the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia’s (GANS) … Continue reading →

It’s a quieter week than usual for virtual presentations at the Ontario Genealogical Society, but there are still good learning opportunities. These presentations are free to all who register. The following take place in Eastern Daylight Time. Monday, March 23, … Continue reading →

The Drouin Institute is once again holding a giveaway until March 30 where five participants can win a one-year subscription to Genealogy Quebec — a $160 value. Here are some of the records you’ll find on Genealogy Quebec: Every Catholic marriage … Continue reading →

The Kelowna and District Genealogical Society and the Okanagan Regional Library will host this month’s free, virtual Family History Forum on researching the F.A.N. Club. The presentation, Leveraging the F.A.N. Club to Reveal Your Ancestor — A Case Study, delivered … Continue reading →

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to 145 million Irish historical records until March 18. These collections include birth, marriage, and death records, parish registers, newspapers, passenger lists, and court records that document everyday life in … Continue reading →

There’s plenty to learn in the Ontario Genealogical Society’s six virtual presentations this week. They presentations take place in Eastern Daylight Time. Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 p.m. — Nipissing BranchVirtual Tour of Nipissing Junction Union Cemetery with Pam Tessier Register … Continue reading →