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This week’s crème de la crème — July 23, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs New Brunswick Research Sites by Ken McKinley on Family Tree Knots. LAC Annual Report 2015-2016 by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Love, Mom: Letters from Mary Power to Her … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — Alberta Genealogical Society’s journal filled with how-to articles

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Gail Dever

Kudos to the Alberta Genealogical Society (AGS) for the May issue of its journal, Relatively Speaking. The issue is chock full of excellent articles about brick-and-mortar sources for genealogists. The how-to articles in the more than 50-page journal describe what … Continue reading →

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Savoir fair — Saskatchewan society’s index of official name changes remains useful resource

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Gail Dever

More than 20 years ago, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society prepared an index of name changes documented in The Saskatchewan Gazette between 1917 and 1950, and the index remains a useful genealogy resource today. On March 27, 1933 the Change of … Continue reading →

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BC Genealogical Society received grant to digitize personal family histories

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Gail Dever

The British Columbia Genealogical Society (BCGS) has received funding to digitize pedigree charts, family trees, and family information sheets that form the oldest part of their holdings. With a $4,609 grant from Library and Archives Canada’s Documentary Heritage Communities Program, … Continue reading →

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Saskatchewan Genealogical Society’s workshop helps digitize family stories

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Gail Dever

To capture family history stories in digital format, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society has been conducting its Preserving Your Family History: Digital Storytelling Workshop across the province since January. Workshop participants have been learning how to create their own three to … Continue reading →

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Montreal nightlife combines with family history

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Gail Dever

Who knew you can combine Montreal nightlife with family history? Well, apparently, the largest genealogy society in Quebec did. Saturday night, the Société généalogique canadienne-française (SGCF) participated for the first time in Montreal’s annual Nuit Blanche (white night — sleepless … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — Say, “Cheese!,” at your next genealogy event or family reunion with this photo booth idea

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Gail Dever

When genealogy blogger, family history consultant, and speaker Jana Last attended a family history event in Clovis, California yesterday, she took photos of a terrific, low-cost idea for genealogy conferences and family reunions — a family history photo booth. She … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — Alberta genealogy society shares strategic plan

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Gail Dever

I like a genealogy society that is transparent. I like a society that has nothing to hide, shares its plans with its members, and invites input. Doing so can only make the society stronger and more vibrant. I especially like … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — California society creates no-cost way to thank volunteers

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Gail Dever

Genealogy societies often struggle with how to recognize the efforts of volunteers. You can find many ideas if you Google “volunteer recognition,” and some come with a cost. The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), however, has an interesting, no-cost idea, … Continue reading →

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10 points to include in your genealogy society’s congratulatory letter to a newly elected politician

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Gail Dever

Has your society congratulated the Members of Parliament in your area since they were elected in last month’s federal election? Did your society send a congratulatory note to Canada’s new Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Mélanie Jolie? Did you … Continue reading →

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