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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  • DNA for Beginners

    DNA for Beginners, Susan Bates  The biggest benefit of getting your DNA tested is the opportunity to find matches with previously unknown relatives who can lead you to further discoveries in the search for your ancestors. However, interpreting the information provided with a match can be tricky and ambiguous. What exactly is a “second cousin, […]

  • Brickwall Busting

    Brickwall Busting, Donna MacIver Do you have a dead-end on your tree that you’ve been trying to break through? Or are you new to family history research and unsure where to start? Please bring your problems and questions to this session, along with the ideas you’ve already tried.  Donna will facilitate a discussion amongst the […]

  • Preparing for a Research Trip

    Preparing for a Research Trip? Ruth Stewart If this is your first trip or your fiftieth, join us to ask questions or share your experiences and best practices. This is a forum style Mini Zoom where everyone is welcome.

  • Genealogy Book Club

    Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley The book club is studying “Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA”, edited by Graham Holton. The group will share questions and ideas which arise from reading the book. Everyone interested in the use of DNA for genealogy will enjoy the discussions, regardless of previous experience. The June session will discuss Chapters […]

  • NFHS General Meeting

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 7 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

    Terry Hartley (NFHS Member) of Nanaimo, BC – MENNONITES, METIS, AND A SPRIG OF NOBILITY Terry will share the highlights of a genealogy journey she began in the 1970’s.  She will recount her experiences during the “old days” of family history research, identify major challenges in studying Mennonite, Metis, and Royal Ancestry, and reveal some […]

  • Genealogy Book Club Study Group

    The group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from September, 2024 to June, 2025. Sessions start at 6:30 pm and run for an hour. The next session is October 10th. We’re diving into "Research Like a Pro with DNA" by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthln. Together, we'll read through this guide and […]

  • NFHS General Meeting

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 7 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

    Dave Obee of Victoria, BC - will be pleased to give a talk that includes ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) and ALGORITHMS, but also some of the other factors, good and bad, affecting genealogy these days. This is a Hybrid meeting.

  • Researching in Ireland with Bronwyn Frazer

    This Special Interest Group (SIG) will meet once a month, on the first Thursday of the month. Ideally, it will attract participants who have some experience researching in Ireland as well as those who are seeking guidance with their own research. Discussions will follow an informal Q and A format. The group will work together […]