Oriole Veldhuis, author of the book “For Elise: Unveiling the Forgotten Woman on the Criddle Homestead”, was selected as a finalist for the 2016 Whistler Independent Book Awards, recognizing excellence in Canadian independent publishing. The awards were presented at the 15th Annual Whistler Writers Festival on …
Sun., July 31 to Sat., August 6 MGS will be hosting an informational display at the Pavilion of Scotland, Glenwood CC, 27 Overton St. Drop in and find out more about your Scottish ancestors. MGS Outreach chair, Bill Curtis, is organizing the event and requires volunteers …
The Eric Jonasson Award of Merit is the major award given by MGS. It was created in 1999 to honour Eric Jonasson for his contributions to MGS. He was one of the founding members of the Society in 1976. He was the first President and served until 1980. Eric …
The 2016 MGS Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 am in the Library/Resource Center in Winnipeg. This was the 40th Anniversary of MGS. The meeting included the 2015-16 Annual Reports, election of Executive officers, and presentation of MGS awards. Here …
The MGS Library Committee has a NEW May 2016 list of culled books from our collection. The books to be discarded are being offered first to MGS members. As they progress with the process of downsizing, the Committee will be making lists of books that …
On Saturday, May 14 the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg is hosting an Arts, Culture and Heritage Fair in Alloway Hall from 11 am. – 5 pm. MGS will once again be hosting an information display along with many other community organizations. The celebration includes free admission …
Successful MGS Council Meeting in Portage la Prairie yesterday. Thanks to the Branch members from Brandon and Dauphin for attending. It was a session full of ideas, discussion and sharing of insights! It was agreed that we would do it again.
Manitoba Genealogical Society 40th AGM June 4, 2016, 10:00 a.m. At The Northwest Law Enforcement Academy, 200- 1821 Wellington Avenue Click on the links below to download the location and parking map as well as the registration form: Map_NWLEA_2016_MGS.pdf Registration_poster_40th_AGM.pdf Agenda • Presentation: The Tragedy …
Sadly MGS has learned of the closing of the Swan Valley Branch due to declining membership. The branch started in 1988 with Glen McKenzie as the first president. Eric Neufeld became the president in 1992 and has remained president ever since, a time span of …
The MGS Library Committee is beginning a process of culling some books from our collection. The books to be discarded are being offered first to MGS members. As they progress with the process of downsizing, the Committee will be making lists of books that will …