The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa’s third annual virtual conference will take place October 28 and 29, and it will focus on Scottish ancestry with particular attention given to the stories of migrants and the decisions that inspired waves of migration.
The theme of the conference is Leaving Their Scottish Homes: What Were They Thinking?
The virtual format will give everyone access to some of Scotland’s top historians and genealogy experts, and in the breakout sessions registrants will be able to connect with archivists and seasoned family historians.
The speakers include Christopher Fleet, Curator of Maps at the National Library of Scotland, Marjory Harper, Professor of History, The University of Aberdeen, Michelle Leonard, an expert in using DNA for genealogy, along with Chris Paton and Kirsty F. Wilkinson, both well-known professional genealogists and authors.
Whether you are starting out on your family history journey or have been on it for some time, there will be valuable and intriguing presentations and other features to enjoy. Since all of the proceedings are online, you can make a cup of tea and engage from home.
There will also be a Conference Connect with Scottish Regions interactive session, where archivists, genealogists and representatives from family history societies in regions around Scotland will be available to registrants for consultation. These experts are intimately familiar with local resources that may not be available elsewhere, and they are keen on helping you to get started or to break down a brick wall.
There will also be social time to reflect on what you’ve heard, pose questions that arise from newfound knowledge, and share ideas.
Conference registration gives you the five presentations, the Connect Session, and access to the presentation videos and handouts until November 30.
The registration fee is $30 for BIFHSGO members and $40 for non-members.
Visit the conference section on BIFHSGO’s website for the program and registration.
