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Does your Family History Society struggle to find ways to use Social Media effectively? Have a listen of the video that I clipped from Andrea Lister's interview. I hope you find some good suggestions Image credit: © David Hook 2017-2022 When Andrea Lister and I were chatting about the various ...
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Read on for details on how to get the most out of the Ontario Ancestors Conference. I especially like the tip about keeping a list of talks. Get ready, get set .... Image credits: Image by Sofia Morgado from Pixabay Tips for a Great Conference Experience Get prepared! Aren’t familiar ...
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Did you hear about the once-in-a-lifetime event happening at the annual Ontario Ancestors/OGS Conference the weekend of June 25th? Definitely not kidding about it being a once-in-a-lifetime event. On Friday, June 24, the Keynote Speakers, representatives from Library & Archives Canada (LAC), and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will discuss, explain, ...
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Photo Album Mysteries Revealed Date: June 26 Time: 9:00 AM Stream B As the ‘Bloginator’ for the Ontario Ancestors Conference, I posed a few questions to our Speakers. It’s interesting to hear such different perspectives of genealogy research and a great bonus is a look into the people behind the ...
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We are looking for volunteers to help moderate sessions, assist with publicity/promotion, and make the vendor Marketplace an enjoyable place to visit. If you wish to assist during the conference, we welcome your offer to VOLUNTEER. The Ottawa Branch of Ontario Ancestors, our Conference 2022 host, offers you a great opportunity to ...
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Changing Places, Changing Borders Date: June 25 Time: 3:00 PM Stream A Fresh Light on Old Newspapers Date: June 26 Time: 2:00 PM Stream A A long time genealogist, Dave researches his Eastern European family and their lives on the prairies. A member of the Ancestry Canada Advisory Board, Dave ...
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Researching Canadian Farmers: Your Ancestor was not Just a Farmer Date: June 25 Time: 4:00 PM Stream: A As the ‘Bloginator’ for the Ontario Ancestors Conference, I posed a few questions to our Speakers. It’s interesting to hear such different perspectives of genealogy research and a great bonus is a ...
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Conference Dates: Friday 24 June to Sunday 26 June 2022. Virtual Expo Hall Dates: on-line from 15 April until 31 July 2022 (recordings of the talks are also available until the last day in July). Are you a Family History Society, Museum, Library or Archive in Canada? in the United ...
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Genetic Genealogy: DNA Testing, Tools & Tips Date: June 25 Time: 4:00 PM Stream: A As the 'Bloginator' for the Ontario Ancestors Conference, I posed a few questions to our Speakers. It so interesting to see all of the different perspectives of genealogy research and the real-life stories behind the ...
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Digitize Slides and Negatives with a Digital Camera Date: June 25th Time: 9.00 AM Stream B As the 'Bloginator' for the Ontario Ancestors Conference, I posed a few questions to our Speakers. It's been a real treat to learn how different people approach genealogy and their special interests. A bonus ...
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