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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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
Writer’s Group
For the spring sessions, January 19 to June 15, the writing/editing group will move into some more complex strategies to consider when editing our work. These will include character development, pace and momentum, plot and structure, and suspense and tension. We will also review showing and telling and have a look at transitions, both between paragraphs […]
Brick Wall Busting
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.
WikiTree
Are you concerned that your genealogical research might get lost through fire, flood and other disaster? Do you want your family to have easy access to your research now and for generations to come? Join Barbara Winter as she explores keeping your work as digitally preserved as possible using Wikitree.
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. You can […]