Meeting dates and other special events for both Nanaimo Family History Society and other family history societies are included in this calendar. Our meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month (except July and August).
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NFHS General Meeting & AGM
Annual General Meeting and Executive Elections Cathy Smart from the BC Genealogical Society (BCGS) will be giving a short presentation of the benefits of an affiliated member of the BCGS during our general meeting after the AGM.
Genealogy Book Club
Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley This group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from January to June, 2025. We’re diving into "Research Like a Pro with DNA" by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthln.
My Oyster Dredging Family
My Oyster Dredging Family, Carolyn Kemp Carolyn will share the methods in her madness exploring four hundred years of her oyster dredging family at Whitstable, Kent. A few stories, a few brick walls smashed, a few important sources, and even a very brief video from 1908.
Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
Researching in the Location of Your Choosing, Bronwyn Frazer, Susan Bates, and others This group will meet once a month, on the first Thursday of every month, from February to June, 2025. The geographic focus will vary in response to research questions posed by participants. Join us if you have research questions, and also join us if […]
Genealogy Book Club
Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley This group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from January to June, 2025. We’re diving into "Research Like a Pro with DNA" by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthln.
NFHS General Meeting
Linda Yip of Saskatoon, Sask. Tracing the Voyage of the ‘Princess Royal’ to B.C. as it deals with Nanaimo & the Princess Royal arrival in 1854; will also include information about the Hudson’s Bay Company in Western Canada. This is a Zoom only presentation.
Computer Talk for Technophobes
Computer Talk for Technophobes, Susan Bates This will be an open Q&A session to help you with technical issues related to computer use.
Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
Researching in the Location of Your Choosing, Bronwyn Frazer, Susan Bates, and others This group will meet once a month, on the first Thursday of every month, from February to June, 2025. The geographic focus will vary in response to research questions posed by participants. Join us if you have research questions, and also join us if […]