Submitted by Janet Smith, MGS member 5837 There are a variety of new books in the MGS Library, including the following family histories, yearbooks, and resources to assist new and experienced genealogists with their research. Available books Lions Place (now Mainstreet Portage Commons, 610 Portage …
April’s journals Kerri James, MGS #520, Library Volunteer Member of the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch We have many periodicals available for use in our library. Some periodicals are digital while others are printed. The digital copies are available for viewing on the Resource Centre’s computers, …
As we look to the future format of our journal, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please let us know what you ‘d like to see. Loading…
Last month, we asked you to let us know how you share your family history. Here’s what we found. Who do you share your research with? It likely comes as no surprise the most people (83%) who responded said they shared their research with family. …
MGS is calling on MGS members to nominate a MGS Volunteer for one of our annual volunteer awards. We give out three awards at our Annual General Meeting. THE ERIC JONASSON AWARD OF MERIT CRITERIA The Eric Jonasson Award of Merit is only given to …
It’s that time of year again where we send out the Call for Expressions of Interest & Nominations for our Council positions. The MGS Council is made up of the MGS Executive and the Chairs of the Standing Committees and ad-hoc Committees. To understand these …
Playing Around with the Family Tree Chart by Angela Fiebelkorn, VP Communications MGS Writer’s Club SIG The Family Tree Chart We have all seen a family tree chart—one of those pictures of a tree with spaces to put family names and data on it. …
Nunavut Turns 25 By Angela Fiebelkorn, VP Communications MGS Writing Club SIG Member #5795 Historic events had a great impact on our ancestors. Knowing our history and how our ancestor’s lived through that history is often the backdrop to how we tell our family stories. …
Planning is underway for several exciting fundraising events this spring at MGS including our first ever spring book sale! Donations of gently used books (all genres) are being accepted at the MGS Resource Center during our regular hours of operation, Tuesday-Thursday 10-3, or by contacting …
March’s journals Kerri James, MGS #520, Library Volunteer Member of the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch We have many periodicals available for use in our library. Some periodicals are digital while others are printed. The digital copies are available for viewing on the Resource Centre’s computers, …