Tag Archives: Saskatchewan Genealogical Society

Savoir faire — Saskatchewan Genealogical Society’s diversity plan embraces inclusivity and cultural differences

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gail Dever

Look around at your fellow members in your genealogical society. Are you all the same age? Do most of you share a similar background? Are your members getting older? Is it a struggle to find new volunteers? Are your membership … Continue reading →

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Prairie genealogical societies issue call for articles about North West Mounted Police

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Gail Dever

Three genealogical societies in Canada’s prairie provinces are collaborating to find articles about the North West Mounted Police for their respective journals. The Alberta Genealogical Society, Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, and Manitoba Genealogical Society have issued a call to members and … 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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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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Saskatchewan Genealogical Society’s conference offers wide range of topics

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Gail Dever

There will be something for almost every genealogist at the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society’s 2016 conference in Regina, from April 15 to 17. In addition to several presentations about Saskatchewan research and resources, topics include family history writing, Ontario vital stats, … Continue reading →

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