MGS is starting a Writing Club SIG (Special Interest Group) in September. We have five MGS members signed up for this so far. We also have interest from the Alberta Genealogical Society-Edmonton Branch, AGS – Camrose Branch, and the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society. We are in …
by Linda Earl Vice President, South West Branch of MGS Can you believe it – we are almost in September!! As I was driving home through southern Manitoba yesterday – many trees in the Pembina Valley are turning yellow – already!! Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 …
Southeast and Winnipeg Branch News by Sheila Woods, MGS ##4629 Southeast and Winnipeg Branch is pleased to present our program schedule for the fall of 2023. All programs are delivered by Zoom. Except where otherwise noted, programs start at 7:00 PM sharp and attendance is …
Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will demonstrate basic 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. This is an online event. A Zoom link to attend will be sent when …
Culture Days Manitoba 2023 at MGS October 14 th and 15 th, 10 am – 3 pm An Invitation to Create Your Genealogical Journey! Many heads make light work as we help you tell your own stories. Our volunteers have the resources at MGS to …
This past weekend (August 11 and 12), Bill Curtis and Angela Fiebelkorn, MGS Volunteers, manned the table at the St. Vital Agricultural Fair. The St. Vital Ag Society was celebrating it’s 112th Annual Display and Fair at the St. Vital Centennial Arena. MGS was there …
OPEN CALL FOR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS MGS is planning for a major fundraising event this year— a Silent Auction. We need your support. We are asking for new and gently used items to create prize packages for this event. How many lovely gifts have you received …
The MGS Council has set the date for the MGS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. This annual event was suspended during the pandemic, but will resume this year. It takes place at 12 pm at the MGS Resource Centre Library on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Please contact …
Branch events are free to members. South West Branch of MGS On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 @ 6:30, the SW Branch host a tour of the Brandon Municipal Cemetery featuring David McConkey. Members are asked to meet at the Cemetery Office prior to the tour …
The Manitoba Genealogical Society, Inc. is once again Celebrating Stories Your Family Tell at Doors Open Winnipeg on May 27 and 28, 2023. We invite you all to come out to visit us, take advantage of our helpful volunteers who will help you with your …