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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250505T130000
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SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
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URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T200000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T200000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250317T001412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T001412Z
UID:18664-1742112000-1742144400@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T231125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T231125Z
UID:15528-1741890600-1741896000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \nThis group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from January to June\, 2025. \nWe’re diving into “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T231007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T000527Z
UID:15526-1741285800-1741291200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
DESCRIPTION:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing\, Bronwyn Frazer\, Susan Bates\, and others \nThis 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 you have experience researching\, to help brainstorm answers to the questions being posed.  
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-the-location-of-your-choosing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250107T005055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T005055Z
UID:15192-1741006800-1741014000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T230900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T230900Z
UID:15524-1740681000-1740686400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:My Oyster Dredging Family
DESCRIPTION:My Oyster Dredging Family\, Carolyn Kemp \nCarolyn will share the methods in her madness exploring four hundred years of her oyster dredging family at Whitstable\, Kent. A few stories\, a few brick walls smashed\, a few important sources\, and even a very brief video from 1908. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/my-oyster-dredging-family/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T230746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T190812Z
UID:15522-1740076200-1740081600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \nThis group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from January to June\, 2025. \nWe’re diving into “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250107T004757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T061127Z
UID:15190-1739214000-1739221200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting and Executive Elections \nCathy Smart from the BC Genealogical Society (BCGS) will be giving a short presentation of the benefits of an affiliated member of the BCGS during our general meeting after the AGM.  
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T230625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T234957Z
UID:15520-1738866600-1738872000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing
DESCRIPTION:Researching in the Location of Your Choosing\, Bronwyn Frazer\, Susan Bates\, and others \nThis 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 you have experience researching\, to help brainstorm answers to the questions being posed.  
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-the-location-of-your-choosing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250107T004505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T004505Z
UID:15188-1738587600-1738594800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T230503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T230503Z
UID:15518-1737657000-1737662400@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Talk for Technophobes
DESCRIPTION:Computer Talk for Technophobes\, Susan Bates \nThe topic for January 23rd will be “How to Use Google Drive”. This is a free app that offers 15MB of free storage space to users. The storage space is in the “cloud” and you can make it available to persons of your choosing. It’s an ideal way to share family stories\, photos\, trees\, etc. with your relatives. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/computer-talk-for-technophobes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250107T004335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T004335Z
UID:15186-1737399600-1737406800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tony Green of Nanaimo\, BC – NFHS member \nTony will speak on “Letters from the Crimean War” \nTitle: A Midshipman at Crimea \nCharles William Thomas Cookesley\, aged just 15\, was witness after the fact of the Charge of the Light Brigade.  From Boulogne-sur-mer on the French seaside\, this privileged Doctor’s son starred as a Midshipman in the Crimean War but failed on the Australian goldfields. \n This is a Zoom only presentation
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250108T184338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T231654Z
UID:15488-1736447400-1736452800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Book Club\, Terry Hartley \n  \nThis group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from January to June\, 2025. \nWe’re diving into “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder\, Nicole Dyer\, and Robin Wirthln.  \nThe January session will be working on Chapter 7 of the book. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20250107T004116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T004116Z
UID:15184-1736168400-1736175600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20240918T182233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182233Z
UID:10060-1734028200-1734033600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWe’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 apply its methodology to tackle one of the brick walls in our family trees. Over the course of 10 months\, you can expect to make substantial progress on your genealogical puzzle\, identify actionable next steps\, and perhaps even solve your mystery. This study group offers a unique opportunity to learn about the application of DNA in genealogy and to apply these techniques to your research in a supportive\, collaborative environment. Terry Hartley\, a graduate of the inaugural session of the Research Like a Pro course (2019) offered by the authors\, will share her insights and experiences from the course. \n\nThe book is available in paperback from Amazon for $37.99 and $9.99 for the Kindle version. Once registered\, you’ll receive information about the readings and other preparatory work for our next session. Embark on this journey with us and enhance your genealogy research skills using DNA!
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/genealogy-book-club-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20231123T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T231618Z
UID:9333-1733754600-1733761800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Social
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-social/
LOCATION:Beban Park Social Centre\, Room 7\, 2300 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\,\, BC\, V9T 3K7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20240925T174827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T174827Z
UID:10071-1733423400-1733428800@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:Researching in Ireland with Bronwyn Frazer
DESCRIPTION: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 to solve queries posed by members\, sharing knowledge of existing resources and devising strategies for specific problems. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/researching-in-ireland-with-bronwyn-frazer-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20231123T225735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T225735Z
UID:9312-1733146200-1733151600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-executive-meeting-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20240920T014857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T014857Z
UID:10064-1732818600-1732824000@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Research Trips
DESCRIPTION:Ruth Stewart will discuss the results of two recent research trips: what went wrong\, what went right and how she will improve her chances of success for next time. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/a-tale-of-two-research-trips/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20240918T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182335Z
UID:10062-1732213800-1732219200@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:A UK Genealogy Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:If your ancestors were UK victuallers or licensed inn keepers\, discover sources and methods to research their lives. Join Carolyn as she traces some of her “liquid” ancestors in order to flesh out their lives. 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/a-uk-genealogy-pub-crawl/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T090825
CREATED:20231123T231507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T191348Z
UID:9331-1731956400-1731963600@nanaimofamilyhistory.ca
SUMMARY:NFHS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Wright – PROUDLY SHE SERVED:  CANADIAN WOMEN IN UNIFORM\, 1885-1945 \nThe CEF and the Second World War service files in the custody of LAC are and important source of information for family historians\, genealogists\, women’s history\, and all those interested in Canada’s military heritage\,  With these and other related sources\, we can more fully document and appreciated the role of Canadian women in uniform.  This will be the focus of the November presentation.   \n 
URL:https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/event/nfhs-general-meeting-9/
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