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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Calendar of Events
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Brick Wall Busting, Donna MacIver
Brick Wall Busting, Donna MacIver
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. Register in advance for this meeting.
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Introductory DNA, Susan Bates
Introductory DNA, Susan Bates
Join Susan Bates as she shares some strategies for answering two basic DNA questions: Who is this person in my match list? Can I find a DNA match in my list that corroborates a relationship I’m uncertain of?” Register in advance for this meeting.
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Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley
Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley
We’re starting a book club for genealogy! The book we will be working through is 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 […]
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NFHS General Meeting
NFHS General Meeting
Eunice Robinson of Vancouver, BC – by Zoom Eunice will speak on: “Where Should I Put My Family History?” One of the biggest dilemmas facing family historians is what to do with my research when I am no longer here. What format? Who to leave it to? Public or private? These questions and more will […]
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Writer’s Group, Helen Webster
Writer’s Group, Helen Webster
There are strategies to assist you in the editing process, ranging from simple to complex. Over the next months we will review those we already know, learn new skills, and practice applying them all to our work. In the process, we will help each other improve our writing. Register in advance for this meeting.
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Creating a Family History Book, Lorie Heshka
Creating a Family History Book, Lorie Heshka
Join Lorie Heshka as she tells us about what she learned when creating a family history book for a family reunion. You’ll learn about using MS Word for a family history project, including how to lay-out photos and footnotes. Register in advance for this meeting.