How to Read Old Documents
Saturday, October 28: 2-4 pm
Elizabeth Briggs presents techniques to read and understand writing from the nineteenth century and earlier. Census returns, church records, wills, and government documents will be used as examples. Participants should bring a pen or pencil and writing paper.
Windsor Park Library, 955 Cottonwood Rd. Phone 204-986-4949 to register. Free admission.
Remembrance Week: Manitoba’s Commemorative Names Program
Monday, November 6: 7-8 pm
Since 1955, the Geographical Names Board of Canada used the names of wartime casualties to identify features required for mapping and resource development. Manitoba’s Provincial Toponymist Des Kappel will discuss places in Manitoba that have been named in honour of our fallen. You will also learn about the resources available for finding information about the people behind the names.
Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald St. Phone 204-986-6450 to register. Free admission.
