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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Brick Wall Busting, Donna MacIver
Do you have a dead-end on your tree that you’re trying to break through? Please bring your problem to this session along with the ideas you’ve already tried. Donna MacIver will facilitate a discussion amongst the participants to brainstorm potential solutions. Register in advance for this meeting.
Introductory DNA, Susan Bates
Are you making good use of Ancestry Thru-Lines to identify your DNA matches and confirm your family tree? Join Susan Bates as she walks you through the use of Ancestry Thru-Lines, including how the feature works, how to attach your family tree to your DNA, and how to evaluate the relationship hints. Register in advance […]
NFHS General Meeting
Annual General Meeting followed by AHA moments by members by Zoom only
NFHS General Meeting
Dave Obee of Victoria, BC – unknown topic at this time by Zoom only
Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley
We are working through the book, The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, Second Edition, by Blaine Bettinger. Blaine writes about DNA in easily understandable terms, making this the ideal book for those beginning their DNA journey, while still tackling complex subjects that are of benefit to more advanced practitioners. You can […]
Genealogy Book Club
We’re working through the book called The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, Second Edition, by Blaine Bettinger. Blaine writes about DNA in easily understandable terms, making this the ideal book for those beginning their DNA journey, while still tackling complex subjects that are of benefit to more advanced practitioners. For January, […]
NFHS General Meeting
Dave Obee of Victoria BC “Think you have it Tough? Try research in Eastern Europe.” Dave will also give several ideas that could be applied anywhere in the world. by Zoom only