Edmonton Family History Fair 19 October 2014

It has probably been 10 years since I have done a presentation at a family history conference and I am looking forward to this one.  - Bill

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors

Join us for an exciting day of discovery! Saturday October 19th
Classes for all levels: Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone.
Free Admission: Get one-on-one help from experienced genealogists.
Expert Assistance: Experts from the AGS and Alberta Archives will also be available.
Exclusive Resources: Learn from 16 different talks throughout the day.
Engaging Presentations: Discover your roots and uncover your family history!

FamilySearch and the Alberta Genealogical Society Edmonton Branch have collaborated to present a one-day FREE genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 19th from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the church located at 14325 – 53 Ave NW Edmonton. (Lunch will NOT be provided, so please bring your own.)

An exciting lineup of classes over a variety of topics presented by experienced researchers will provide valuable and helpful direction for your genealogy journey. (Also see the attached poster.)

Please register and view the program, NOW, using this link
https://www.edmontongenealogy.ca/edmonton-family-history-fair

The Family History Centre will also be open and consultants will be there to help one on one.

Class Schedule:

Block One 10:10-11:10
Using Canadian census records to find your ancestors - Marion Rex Howard
Getting started with FamilySearch – You can do it! - Virginia Crawford
Elevate your cemetery sleuthing - A guide to searching AGS cemetery books in Internet Archive. - Diane Wozniak
Create and share your family history through videos. - Lianne Kruger

Block Two 11:20-12:20
Your life story - A gift to generations. - Bob Layton
FamilySearch research - Getting started and moving forward. - Bill Buchanan
Genealogical Gold – An Introduction to Genealogical Resources at the Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) - Jaclyn Landry
Strategies for organizing your research material. - Neal Finn

Block Three 1:20-2:20
Beyond the basics - Mastering DNA for genealogical research. - Ellen Thompson-Jennings
Chinese Genealogy - Tracing One’s Roots is a virtue. - Tony Poon
FNMI: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada - Lianne Kruger
Find your family’s story in FamilySearch’s digital library. - Nestor Martinez

Block Four 2:30-3:30
Exploring the FamilySearch Wiki - Roy Jaffray
A new life for old family photos. - John Chalmers
Cracking Crimes with your DNA. - Bradley Pierson
Protecting sensitive family information in genealogy. - Kelcey Carlisle