Category: Family History Forums

What You Can Learn from an Obituary presented by Xenia Stanford “Contrary to what you might believe, the obits page is full of life.” — Catherine Garcia, The Week. An obituary is more than a final notice; it’s a cultural time...

Your Prairie Family Story: Research in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Many of us have Prairie roots. The records are there, but each province treats them differently. This presentation will provide an overview of where to...

Is there a brick wall in your family history? Employing the F.A.N. Club – Friends, Associates, Neighbours – could help you break through!    A Person of Interest: leveraging the FAN Club to Reveal your Ancestor – a Case...

Are you beginning your Family History journey? Or perhaps, you’re frustrated by a lack of progress? If this is you, then please join us for our February 24th Family History Forum: Getting on the Right Track: Genealogy Basics for...

Make your Genealogical Year a successful one! Learn about Genealogy Sources at our January 27, 2026 Family History Forum: Genealogy Sources: What are They? This session will explore sources of information for building your...

Historic Vital Statistics across Canada: What’s Online? Looking for a Canadian Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate for your ancestors? Come on this guided tour across Canada to discover what is available (or not) online! Each...

Delving into Family History is a wonderful adventure! Curious about your ancestry or how to start tracing your family tree? Family History 101 is the perfect introduction. In this session, we’ll explore the value of family...

Learn What School Records, including from Residential Schools, of Your Ancestors Can Teach You, presented by Xenia Stanford Records from primary school to university can teach you much about your ancestors. Where were their...

Topic: Exploring Irish Records – Not Everything was burned! Presenter, Eunice Robinson of the BC Genealogical Society One of the myths about researching in Ireland is that no records exist, and it is impossible to find your...