Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will demonstrate the use of websites covering census information, vital statistics and directories. She will also present information on free genealogy software and resources specific to national and ethnic groups. Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM This is an …
This webinar is being offered by Creative Retirement Manitoba. Genealogy, Genetics & DNA What is DNA and how can learning about yours help you to build your family tree? Discover the ins and outs of DNA including: Components and Types of DNA, How DNA replicates …
This Saturday, Feb. 5th at 2 pm (EST) the Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Ancestors, is pleased to welcome Christine Woodcock who will tell us about researching your Métis ancestors. Originally from Scotland, Christine is a genealogy educator who enjoys sharing knowledge and opportunities with others …
We regret to inform you that one of our volunteers contracted Covid-19. The following rules apply: Because you are a close contact of a COVID-19 case, unless otherwise exempt, you are required to self-isolate (quarantine) for 10 days, followed by 4 days of self-monitoring for …
After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, MGS is reopening on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Our new schedule now has Saturday openings thanks to the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch of MGS. Tuesday 10 am – 3 pm Wednesday 10 am – 3 pm …
The Ties that Bind: Railroads and Real Estate in Western Canada This webinar introduces participants to archival records held at Library and Archives Canada in Winnipeg documenting the sale of farm and townsite land in the early 20th century by the Canadian Northern and Grand …
MGS has traditionally been open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. The Southeast and Winnipeg Branch of MGS will be trialing every second Saturday openings of MGS from 10 am to 3 pm for the months of October, November, and December. If attendance is good, …
COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES We are looking forward to reopening the MGS Library/Resource Centre to the public. It will be nice to see our fellow volunteers again, and sit across the table from one another instead of talking on Zoom. We will be following current …
Doors Open Winnipeg is a free city-wide celebration of Winnipeg’s distinct spaces, outstanding architecture and vibrant history. This public community event presented by Heritage Winnipeg encourages partnerships with many organizations to provide this amazing heritage opportunity for volunteers and visitors alike. In 2019 Manitoba Genealogical …
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFSHGO) in Ottawa, Ontario, will be holding their virtual conference from 19-26 September, 2021. The conference theme is Irish Lines and Female Finds: Exploring Irish records, female ancestors and genetic genealogy. Fourteen international speakers will present 15 sessions, …