We are very pleased to feature our speaker, Diane Henriks, from Los Angles, California. Diane will teach us how to harness the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to bring our ancestors alive! Be sure to register as you won’t want to miss this fascinating talk!

October 5: Unraveling Family History with AI: Leveraging AI to Trace an Ancestor’s Journey
Explore how AI technology, exemplified by ChatGPT, can revolutionize your family history, by embarking on a journey through an ancestor’s life, leveraging AI to uncover their story and shed light on the broader implications for genealogical research!
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026, 7:00pm PDT
Presenter: Diane Henriks
Location: via Zoom
Price: KDGS members Free; non-members $10; REGISTRATION REQUIRED  REGISTRATION LINK
Diane Henriks is a Los Angeles County–based professional genealogist, speaker, author, and investigator. She specializes in the challenging areas of unknown parentage, descendancy research, brick wall cases, and living people search. With close to 20 years of experience, Diane has developed unique methods that blend DNA analysis, traditional genealogy, and descendant tracing to uncover even the most elusive family connections. From reconnecting adoptees with biological relatives to supporting criminal and civil investigations, I approach every case with determination, discretion, and care.
 

We have a wonderful lineup of speakers planned for our 2026–2027 genealogy season, with fascinating topics for both experienced researchers and those just beginning their family history journey!
Registration is required. Attendance is free for KDGS members. Non-members are welcome and pay a $10 fee per meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
September 14: Mohini Singh will be talking about discovering her Grandfather’s First Family in India; Bite-size
October 5: Diane Henriks, presenting “Unraveling Family History with AI: Leveraging AI to Trace an Ancestor’s Journey” (no Bite-size due to AGM)
November 2: Ken McKinlay, presenting “Researching Your Canadian World War II Ancestors;” Bite-size, Joan Kirkbride tells us about the research she’s done on Louis King, WW II Commando
January 4: Tara Shymanski, presenting “Connecting with our Roots: How Family Stories Shape our Lives;” Bite-size, Bruce Stevens tells us about his RCAF Ancestor
February 1: Nicole Elder Dyer, presenting “DNA Evidence & Analysis with AI;” Bite-size, Carol Winston, “White Knuckles, Time Travel and AI: Unlocking a 1932 Family Road Trip”
March 1: Andrea Lister, presenting “Permissions made Simple” (navigating copyright for genealogists); Bite-size, Claire Smith-Burns will guide you through making your own Family History Display Board