Beginners and experts alike are
invited to our 6th Genealogy Fair. Attend workshops and lectures, speak with
experts, browse exhibits, and connect with vendors. No registration.
Just drop in.
Join us for Mags
presentation on how genetic genealogy and DNA connects us all. She’ll look at
the bright future of genetic genealogy and how you can use it to grow your
family tree.
About Mags
Gaulden
Mags is a professional genealogist specializing in genetic
genealogy. As a co-founder of Grandma's Genes (grandmasgenes.com) in Ottawa, she works with people who want to
further their family knowledge using DNA.
LECTURES and WORKSHOPS
Researching Our British Home Children
With Lori Oschefski, British Home Children Advocacy & Research
Association
Learn about Canada’s British Home Children and specific tools for
researching your British Home Child ancestors.
Researching Your 20th Century
Canadian Ancestor
With Kathryn Lake Hogan, Looking4Ancestors
Discover where to find more recent records that will help add details
to your 20th century Canadian family.
Uncovering Waterloo County Undertakers: Solving
History Mysteries
With Marion Roes, Historian
Learn how researching for funeral businesses led Marion to untapped
resources for genealogy research and local burial traditions.
From a Family Tree to a Published Family
History
Dianne Brydon, Author of The Stalwart Brydons
Join Dianne as she explores the journey and challenges of family
history writing – from lore to fact.
Finding Hidden Secrets in the Databases
of the OGS
Steve Fulton, U.E., Vice-President, Ontario Genealogical Society
Locate those hidden genealogical gems in the databases of the Ontario
Genealogical Society, including CanadianHeadstones.com and the virtual Waterloo
Region Branch.
Ancestry in a Tube
Sherilyn Bell, Genetic Genealogist
Learn what you need to know about DNA basics, testing and chromosomes
to get you started in genetic genealogy.
Abstracts and Registers – Finding Your
Way in Land Registry Records
Ruth Burkholder, Professional Genealogist
Master how to navigate Ontario land registry records to discover your
ancestors’ properties.
Genealogy 101: Start Your Family History
Journey
Karen Ball-Pyatt, Local History Librarian, Kitchener Public Library
Genealogy newbie? Join Karen as she guides you through tips, tricks and
resources to get you started on the road to discovering your ancestors.
Get Your Kids or
Grandkids Involved!
Join us for Family Album Scrapbooking
in the Grace Schmidt Room at 12 pm.
Bring in your favourite photos and create a family album! We will supply all of
the mixed media materials you need to create your own album. Grades 4 and up.
No registration required.