In the Trenches: Digitized First World War Records
Thursday, November 7: 10:30 am-12 pm, OR Thursday, November 14: 10:30 am-12 pm
A hands-on workshop with archivist David Cuthbert on how to a) access Canadian Expeditionary Force service records, b) identify an individual’s military unit, and c) access digitized resources such as war diaries to learn the context of an individual’s service. Basic computer skills required. In partnership with Library and Archives Canada.
Millennium Library, 251 Donald St. Phone 204-986-6450 to register. Free admission.
Writing Your Family History
Thursday, November 14: 6:15-8:15 pm
Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will discuss how to plan for writing your family history book, what resources and documents to use, the kind of content that should be included, and how to make questionnaires and interview your relatives to gather the best information.
West Kildonan Library, 365 Jefferson Ave., Phone 204-986-4384 to register. Free admission.