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SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
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URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T032952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032952Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Clusters\, Aleda Spring
DESCRIPTION:Aleda will describe what Clusters are\, and how they can be used to help identify your DNA\nmatches.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/dna-clusters-aleda-spring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250905T164743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164743Z
UID:18745-1761818400-1761825600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join our large table for fun and interesting conversation. Held on the last Thursday of the month\, 10:00 am to 12 noon at Smitty’s\, Rock City\, 2980 Island Highway\, Nanaimo. We send reminder emails about a week ahead of time and ask for RSVP’s to provide Smitty’s with a number to set up for.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/coffee-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T032824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032824Z
UID:18723-1761244200-1761249600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Je Me Souviens\, Ruth Stewart
DESCRIPTION:I have been researching my pre-1700 Quebec ancestors. Join me as I trace their routes from France to the settlements of Quebec\, Sainte-Foy and Ville-Marie in New France.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/je-me-souviens-ruth-stewart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T010410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T020529Z
UID:15217-1760986800-1760994000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dave Obee of Victoria\, BC – “Every Source Matters: Using a variety of clues to find distant\nfamily members” \nDave Obee is editor and publisher of the Times Colonist newspaper in Victoria\, B.C. He has worked as a journalist in British Columbia and Alberta since 1972. He also finds time to maintain a terrific\, information packed website covering Canadian and European links that is well worth a look. You will be impressed. https://www.cangenealogy.com/ \nThis is a Hybrid meeting.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T032523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032523Z
UID:18721-1760639400-1760644800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley
DESCRIPTION:We’re studying Research Like a Pro with DNA by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln. \nRepeated by popular demand! We’ll be studying Research Like a Pro with DNA by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln\, and applying their methods to our own research. Each participant will choose a brick wall ancestor and work through the techniques outlined in the book to make and document progress. Along the way\, members will share updates\, receive constructive feedback\, and benefit from  guidance from both fellow participants and the facilitator. \nThe book can be purchased online available in paper or ebook. The book club sessions will run monthly on the third Thursday through to June of 2026. Register once for all of them.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-terry-hartley-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T032026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032026Z
UID:18717-1760034600-1760040000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:“A Mouse at Moresby”\, Tony Green
DESCRIPTION:Tony will talk about his father’s experiences as a photographer for the Royal Australian Air\nForce in New Guinea in WW2. He’ll also describe the lengthy development of the book and\nexplain the curious title. The book by Big Sky publishing of Australia is now for sale online and will be released October 1st. www.bigskypublishing.com.au/books/a-mouse-at-moresby/
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/a-mouse-at-moresby-tony-green/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T010305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T010305Z
UID:15215-1759755600-1759762800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T031817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032204Z
UID:18715-1759429800-1759435200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:SOS: Searches and Strategies for Your Research Challenges\, hosted by Susan Bates\, Bronwyn Frazer
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you have a brick wall you’d like us to tackle\, or if you enjoy solving others’ puzzles\, or if you just want to hear some new strategies that might apply to your own research. \nThese sessions will be held on the first Thursday of October\, November and December.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/sos-searches-and-strategies-for-your-research-challenges-hosted-by-susan-bates-bronwyn-frazer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250905T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164655Z
UID:18743-1758794400-1758801600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join our large table for fun and interesting conversation. Held on the last Thursday of the month\, 10:00 am to 12 noon at Smitty’s\, Rock City\, 2980 Island Highway\, Nanaimo. We send reminder emails about a week ahead of time and ask for RSVP’s to provide Smitty’s with a number to set up for.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/coffee-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250904T031628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T032115Z
UID:18713-1758220200-1758225600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley
DESCRIPTION:Repeated by popular demand! We’ll be studying Research Like a Pro with DNA by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln\, and applying their methods to our own research. Each participant will choose a brick wall ancestor and work through the techniques outlined in the book to make and document progress. Along the way\, members will share updates\, receive constructive feedback\, and benefit from  guidance from both fellow participants and the facilitator. \nThe book can be purchased online available in paper or ebook. The book club sessions will run monthly on the third Thursday through to June of 2026. Register once for all of them.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-terry-hartley-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T010205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T020053Z
UID:15213-1757962800-1757970000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Terry Hartley of Nanaimo\, BC (member) – topic to be determined. \nDNA testing for genealogy offers more than just ethnicity estimates —it uncovers a personal archive of inherited information waiting to be explored. In this beginner-friendly session\, we’ll review the three main types of DNA used in family history research: autosomal\, Y-DNA\, and mitochondrial DNA. You’ll learn how each one can help confirm relationships\, break through brick walls\, and reveal unexpected family stories.\nReal-life examples will be used to illustrate how DNA can support\, and sometimes challenge\, your paper trail. We’ll also touch on important ethical and privacy considerations when working with your genetic data. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting. \n 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T010049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T010049Z
UID:15211-1757336400-1757343600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T011743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T012117Z
UID:15231-1750100400-1750107600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gordon L. McBean of Winnipeg\, Manitoba \nGordon will present “They Came Through Ontario”.  He will be reporting on the various research methods and tools he has used to obtain favourable results. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Beban Park Social Centre\, Room 8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T002141Z
UID:15550-1749753000-1749758400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \nWe’re studying “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln. The discussion at the June session will be on Chapter 12. \nIt’s not necessary to register again if you’ve registered for any session of the Book Club previously. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T002023Z
UID:15543-1749148200-1749153600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
DESCRIPTION:Researching in <location TBD>\, hosted by Susan Bates\, Bronwyn Fraser \nThe geographic focus for June will be determined at the May meeting.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-the-location-of-your-choosing-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T005843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T005843Z
UID:15207-1748869200-1748876400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250317T001850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T001850Z
UID:18668-1747938600-1747944000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Talk for Technophobes
DESCRIPTION:Computer Talk for Technophobes\, hosted by Susan Bates
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/computer-talk-for-technophobes-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T011614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T033659Z
UID:15229-1747076400-1747083600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marianne Rasmus of Ottawa\, Ontario \n“Ella’s Story: Expanding that empty branch on the family tree.” \nIt is the story of Marianne’s husband’s Scottish War-Bride grandmother who had been adopted and how they used DNA to determine her parentage. \n  \nThis is a Zoom presentation only.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T001653Z
UID:15548-1746729000-1746734400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \nWe’re studying “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln. The discussion at the May session will be on Chapter 11.  \nIt’s not necessary to register again if you’ve registered for any session of the Book Club previously. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T005602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T005602Z
UID:15203-1746450000-1746457200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T002337Z
UID:15554-1746124200-1746129600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
DESCRIPTION:Researching in <location TBD>\, hosted by Susan Bates\, Bronwyn Fraser \nThe geographic focus for May will be determined at the April meeting. In previous sessions\, we have focused our discussions on Ireland\, Nanaimo and Ontario.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-the-location-of-your-choosing-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250408T044610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T044710Z
UID:18681-1745519400-1745524800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:A Research Trip to England
DESCRIPTION:A Research Trip to England\, Susan Bates \nSusan 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.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/a-research-trip-to-england-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250317T001248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T002306Z
UID:18662-1744914600-1744920000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \nWe’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. \nIt’s not necessary to register again if you’ve registered for any session of the Book Club previously. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T005502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T033520Z
UID:15201-1744657200-1744664400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Claire Smith-Burns of Kelowna\, BC \n“The Lucky Dip: Serendipity & Genealogy” \nClaire 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 but research can reveal information you never expected! A lesson on good research habits and following clues. \nThis is a Zoom presentation only.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T002238Z
UID:15545-1744309800-1744315200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Talk for Technophobes
DESCRIPTION:Computer Talk for Technophobes\, Ruth Stewart \nRuth 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.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T005321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T005321Z
UID:15199-1744030800-1744038000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T235841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T000812Z
UID:15552-1743705000-1743710400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Researching in Ontario\, Ruth Stewart \nRuth 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. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-the-location-of-your-choosing-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250108T231228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T231228Z
UID:15530-1743100200-1743105600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Talk for Technophobes
DESCRIPTION:Computer Talk for Technophobes\, Susan Bates \nThis will be an open Q&A session to help you with technical issues related to computer use. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/computer-talk-for-technophobes-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055853
CREATED:20250107T011241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T033230Z
UID:15227-1742238000-1742245200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Linda Yip of Saskatoon\, Sask. \nTracing 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. \nThis is a Zoom only presentation.
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-12/
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