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Tag Archives: National Institute for Genealogical Studies
Change in leadership at National Institute for Genealogical Studies
In a message to students, Louise St Denis, managing director and founder of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, announced her retirement. She plans to spend more time with her family and travelling. She said, “After 30 years in the … Continue reading
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National Institute for Genealogical Studies announces new DNA course about adoptees and unknown parentage
Judging by the number of DNA matches who are adopted or whose mother or father was adopted, the National Institute for Genealogical Studies.’newest online course, DNA: Special Circumstances – Adoptees & Unknown Parentage, should be a popular one. Beginning October … Continue reading
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Sign up for a free National Institute for Genealogical Studies online course
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is giving away a free course from a selection of four: Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for the Wise Genealogist Demystifying Culture and Folklore Connecting Family: Online and Virtually Select one … Continue reading
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National Institute for Genealogical Studies to offer new writing course — and raise fees
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has good news and bad news. First the good news. Starting February 1, the National Institute will offer a new course, Writing Your Family History Book, by researcher and author Lisa Alzo. This course … Continue reading
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NIGS’ newest course about old family photos
Anyone who knows me well — including most of my relatives — knows I’m a fanatic for old family photos. Apparently, I have been seen discretely using my Flip-Pal scanner at funeral parlours and wakes. That is why the National … Continue reading
Attend today’s NIGS virtual meeting to ask questions about Canadian research
Have questions about your Canadian genealogy research? This morning is your chance to ask professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan questions about the National Institute for Genealogical Studies’ (NIGS) Canadian record courses and/or your research during an NIGS virtual meeting. Time … Continue reading
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National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers free virtual meetings this weekend
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies will hold five virtual meetings this weekend and one of them starts at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time to accommodate family historians in Australia and New Zealand. Anyone can participate in these free sessions. No … Continue reading
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Canadian and Irish genealogy virtual meetings today
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies invites genealogists to join two virtual meetings today about Canadian and Irish genealogy research. You will be able to ask questions. Ruth Blair will be available on Saturday, July 19 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time for the … Continue reading