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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  • 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. 

  • A Research Trip to England

    A Research Trip to England, Susan Bates Susan visited Lancashire in June of 2023 to tour the area where her ancestors had lived before emigrating to Pennsylvania in 1818. The talk will include research finds in county archives and local libraries, plus some photos of the very scenic countryside.

  • 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 Ontario

    Researching in Ontario, Ruth Stewart Ruth will describe some of the sources she has found helpful when researching ancestors in Ontario. This will be a group discussion, with time for participants to share their own experiences with Ontario research. 

  • Computer Talk for Technophobes

    Computer Talk for Technophobes, Ruth Stewart Ruth will demonstrate two tools you could find useful for sorting through your DNA matches and determining what your relationship to them could be. She’ll show also how to use Puzilla to guide your research.

  • NFHS General Meeting

    Claire Smith-Burns of Kelowna, BC “The Lucky Dip: Serendipity & Genealogy” Claire Smith-Burns will share three case histories of spectacular genealogical discoveries made quite by accident. However, these “lucky” finds more often happen to observant family historians who are following a solid research plan and examining every clue! Your ancestors may have been “ordinary” people […]

  • Genealogy Book Club

    Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley We’re studying "Research Like a Pro with DNA" by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthln. The discussion at the April session will be on Chapter 10 Research Logs and Writing As You Go. It’s not necessary to register again if you’ve registered for any session of the Book Club previously.