BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AFHS - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AFHS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://afhs.ab.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AFHS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T143000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250520T023514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T205811Z UID:10002026-1775997000-1776004200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. \nTopic: To be determined. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent out to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting by Linda who is one of the SIG leaders. If you are an AFHS member and would like to be added to the distribution list\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca  \nWe welcome guests\, so if you would like to join us\, send a message to communications@afhs.ab.ca \n———- \nFor more AFHS events\, please see our calendar. \nTo learn more about using DNA as a tool for genealogy\, see this website by FamilySearch. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/dna-special-interest-group-4-3-2-3/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Wayne":MAILTO:dnasig@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250613T205223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z UID:10002492-1775908800-1775923200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260402T012829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T012830Z UID:10002294-1775901600-1775908800@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: \n\nAll things digital that can be used for genealogy research\nThe Family Genes service offered by our Society\n\nThe Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group meets the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is Storytelling and Preserving. Your ancestors have stories to tell you\, so we will discuss how to “listen to your ancestors” and then capture the stories in digital format. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in the Calgary area\, please just come and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \n—–\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/digital-genealogy-family-genes-special-interest-group-5-2-2-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250613T202143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T202143Z UID:10002150-1775813400-1775820600@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Writing Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:This special interest group will help you record the stories of your family research. It will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 am. \nDue to the nature of this group\, we’ve decided to limit the number of participants. Please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca to see if there is any space in this group. \nSpecial Interest Groups are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca \n  URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/writing-special-interest-group-2/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250307T181932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z UID:10002102-1775728800-1775743200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260203T043645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T043646Z UID:10002018-1775502000-1775509200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:AFHS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings\, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! \nFor the 2025-26 year\, these meetings will be held via Zoom. \nIf you are a member and would like to attend\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. \nWhy attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress\, present ideas\, assess risks and make strategic decisions to keep AFHS on the path to success (source). \nFor the dates and times of other AFHS Board meetings and events\, see our calendar. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-board-meeting-4/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Lane":MAILTO:president@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250613T202944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T215446Z UID:10002164-1775296800-1775304000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who use Family Tree Maker software or would like to learn about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on first Saturdays each month except July and August at 10 am (Edmonton time). \nAll meetings are held via Zoom\, and those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev or Nola who are the SIG leaders. \nFor the coming year\, the newest version of this software\, 2024\, will be the main topic of discussion. We will look at features and discuss any difficulties folks are facing. The value of this SIG is that someone may be able to help or suggest a way around it. Older versions are also looked at if necessary. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo learn more about Family Tree Maker software\, see the Mackiev website. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-tree-maker-special-interest-group/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Nola":MAILTO:ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251221T173715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173715Z UID:10002545-1775203200-1775235600@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/good-friday-2/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251204T203232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T203232Z UID:10002526-1774702800-1774710000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:CPL Coaching Program DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Public Library to offer a coaching program. This is held the last Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 pm (except July\, August and December). Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. Register on the CPL website. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/cpl-coaching-program/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:Calgary Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Genealogy Coaching Program ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca GEO:51.0454696;-114.0549037 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE Calgary Alberta T2G 2E7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 3 St SE:geo:-114.0549037,51.0454696 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260110T020250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T165756Z UID:10002556-1774690200-1774713600@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Genealogy 101 DESCRIPTION:Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons. \nSaturday\, March 28 from 9:30 – 4 pm (doors open at 9) \n\nIn person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE)\nFree for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply the $30 towards a membership if they join before April 30).\nThis program will only be offered if we have a minimum of 8 participants.\nMarch 21 is the deadline for registration.\nRegister by contacting communications@afhs.ab.ca\nThe presenters will be Bev Smith\, Marian Jones and Marion Peterson – all experienced volunteers with Alberta Family Histories Society.\n\nThe Schedule: \n\nWhy Do Genealogy\nWhat is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History?\nWho Do You Start With? BMDs  & Family Group Sheets\nWhere to Look\n\nMorning Break \n\nThe Internet as a Source / Popular Internet Sites\nCite Your Sources\nHow to Organize\nSoftware / Online Trees\n\nLunch – Bring your own bag lunch; we will offer water\, juice\, tea or coffee (1/2 hour) \n\nFun with Genealogy – a true example\nWhat is a Pedigree Chart\nGenealogy as a Puzzle – The Research Process\n\nAfternoon Break \n\nCensus Records\nTimelines\nWhat is Your Goal?\nQ&A\nTour of Resource Centre\n\nReady to register? Just send an email to Marion (communications@afhs.ab.ca) by March 21. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/genealogy-101/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250613T201142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201702Z UID:10002131-1774378800-1774386000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Legacy Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who are using Legacy Family Tree software or those who want to know more about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at 7 pm. All meetings are held via Zoom. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. Those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev who is the SIG leader. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nThe popular Legacy software may be downloaded for free from https://legacyfamilytree.com/. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/legacy-special-interest-group/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Bev A.":MAILTO:legacysig@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260127T013723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145956Z UID:10002035-1774272600-1774279800@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Ontario Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in Ontario genealogy research\, come and join us! Meet other genealogists researching in Ontario records\, connect with those with expertise in Ontario research\, join in small group discussions\, find out about new resources\, get help with your Ontario brick walls and learn about the extensive collection of Ontario resources found at the AFHS Resource Centre. \nThe Ontario Special Interest Group meets the fourth Monday of each month (except July\, August and December) at 1:30 pm. This meeting will be held by Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is Ontario to Alberta: Discovering Family Histories in the U of C Digital Collections presented by Karhryn Ruddick. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the Resource Centre and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come and introduce yourself! If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. Include the name of the SIG and the date of the meeting. \n————— \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nInteresting Ontario genealogical content can be found at the website of the Ontario Genealogical Society at https://ogs.on.ca/ \n  URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/ontario-special-interest-group-3-2/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Swan":MAILTO:ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260117T211724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T211725Z UID:10002174-1774087200-1774094400@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:English/Welsh Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The English/Welsh Special Interest Group is for those researching in England or Wales. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these areas\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe English/Welsh Special Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. \nMeetings will be held via Zoom. \nTopic for this meeting: Occupations presented by Kelly Southworth \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come to the library and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n—– \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nAlberta Family Histories Society is a member of the Family History Federation – an organization that supports family historians research\, especially in the United Kingdom. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/english-welsh-special-interest-group-11/ LOCATION:To be determined CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith - Eng/Wel SIG":MAILTO:englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260218T202352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202352Z UID:10002515-1773687600-1773693000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:AFHS Chit Chat Session DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society hosts a monthly “Chit Chat” session to offer a time for casual conversation. Bring your stories or questions. Share your favourite resources. Come meet others who are also passionate about family history! Invite a guest if you want\, be it a cousin\, neighbour or co-worker. \nThe topic for this session is “Luck.” Please bring a story about a lucky ancestor or relative\, or a time when your family was lucky. Maybe they had the “luck of the Irish!” \nThese sessions are held by Zoom. Please register for the meeting using this link. \n——– \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-chit-chat-session-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Kelly":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260309T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260104T170202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214217Z UID:10002058-1773082800-1773090000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:AFHS Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members\, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! \nTopic: Indigenous Research at Library and Archives Canada \nDescription: Join Jeannie Buchanan Breit from Library and Archives Canada for this online workshop and learn how to search genealogy records about First Nations\, Inuit and the Métis Nation. Discover how to access collections and digitized records\, and receive advice and assistance for conducting your research. \nWeather permitting\, this meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in the Heritage Square building). If you are in Calgary and area\, we’d love to have you join us in person. To attend via Zoom\, please use this registration link. \nWe welcome guests! \n——- \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo see our other two society websites\, browse to https://albertaancestors.ca or https://familygenes.ca. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-society-meeting-12/ LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Society Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Alberta Family Histories Society":MAILTO:info@afhs.ab.ca GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260126T152852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T020945Z UID:10002559-1772272800-1772280000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Celtic Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The Celtic Special Interest Group is for anyone with Scottish and/or Irish ancestry. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these countries\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2025-2026 season\, the meetings will be held in September\, October\, November\, January\, February\, April and May. \nThis meeting will be Zoom only (due to the snowy forecast). The meeting details and Zoom invitation will be sent out a few days prior to each meeting by Stephanie to AFHS members who are on the Celtic SIG distribution list. If you would like to attend via Zoom as a guest\, email communications@afhs.ab.ca at least a day prior to the meeting. \nThe topic for this Celtic Special Interest Group meeting is: Education in Ireland and Scotland. We are asking some of our members to share what they have found about schools\, education and school records in Celtic research. If you would be willing to present\, please let Stephanie know. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the resource centre and you live in the Calgary area\, please just come and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation (no later than 24 hours ahead of time). Be sure to ask for an invitation to a Celtic SIG meeting and include the date. \n—— \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nAlberta Family Histories Society is a member of the Family History Federation – an organization that supports family historians research\, especially in the United Kingdom. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/celtic-special-interest-group/ LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie":MAILTO:celticsig@afhs.ab.ca GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251221T173557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173557Z UID:10002544-1771200000-1771286399@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-day-2/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20260120T150847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T154958Z UID:10002557-1769950800-1769958000@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee will meet during this time. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/finance-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Babaeva":MAILTO:finance@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250526T021501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T021501Z UID:10002028-1769853600-1769860800@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Basics Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:Are you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! \nWe will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month) by Zoom. \nThe topic for January 31 is to be determined.. \nSpecial Interest Groups such as the Basics Special Interest Group are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca. For a list of all other calendar events\, see our calendar. \n  URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/basics-special-interest-group-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251221T173518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173518Z UID:10002543-1767225600-1767311999@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:New Year's Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/new-years-day-2/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251221T173947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173947Z UID:10002549-1766275200-1766361599@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/labour-day/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251221T173307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173307Z UID:10002542-1766188800-1767398399@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Resource Centre Closed for Christmas Break DESCRIPTION:Our Resource Centre will reopen on January 3 at noon. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-closed-for-christmas-break/ LOCATION:AFHS Resource Centre\, 712 - 16 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Canada CATEGORIES:Cancelled ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca GEO:51.0670797;-114.0772142 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AFHS Resource Centre 712 - 16 Avenue NW Calgary Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=712 - 16 Avenue NW:geo:-114.0772142,51.0670797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251127T194120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T194120Z UID:10002522-1764846000-1764849600@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:CALL Presentation DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Resource Centre for a presentation offered by CALL (Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners) \nSir John A. Macdonald – The Vision\, the Controversy and the Cost of Nationhood\nJoin us for an hour’s presentation and discussion of Canada’s first prime minister. Sir John A. left us a nation of promises but also some tatters of legacy issues. Ian Harvey of CALL and Jim Benedict of AFHS+CALL will talk on Macdonald\, covering the nation building period of 1885\, when Canada was only eight years old\, the transnational railroad was just completed and the settlement of the west was underway. His handling of indigenous peoples and the Louis Riel rebellion lingers on in today’s debates.\nThe event will be held on Thursday\, December 4 th \, starting at 11 am at the AFHS Resource Centre in the Heritage Square at Suite 251-South\, 8500 Macleod Trail\, S.E. The talk will also be available on Zoom. See the link below.\nWe are inviting members of the Alberta Family Histories Society\, AFHS\, to join us in person or by Zoom. This is sponsored by the “Historical Events & Their Impact” group of the Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners\, CALL. Please come to the talk to enjoy some Canadiana and to meet some other very interesting people.\nThe presentation will wrap up by noon. The members of CALL intend to enjoy a lunch at the nearby Toscana Restaurant\, a short walking distance just north of Heritage Square with optional parking for you. AFHS members are welcome to join us. \nJim Benedict \nThe Zoom link has been distributed to our members in recent Windsock messages. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/call-presentation/ LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250526T021311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T141626Z UID:10002027-1764410400-1764417600@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Basics Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:Are you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! \nWe will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month). The meetings will be hybrid – held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE) and by Zoom. \nThe topic for November 29 is to be determined. It will be either Newspapers (presented by Bev Smith) OR Wills and Probate Records (presented by Marion Peterson). The exact topic will be posted a few weeks before the meeting. \nSpecial Interest Groups such as the Basics Special Interest Group are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca. For a list of all other calendar events\, see our calendar. \n  URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/basics-special-interest-group/ LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:SIG ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251106T203212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T011533Z UID:10002521-1763908200-1763917200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning DESCRIPTION:We will be having an in-person strategic planning session at the AFHS Resource Centre. This is an opportunity for the members to help shape the future of the Alberta Family History Society. Please come contribute your insights and ideas. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/strategic-planning/ LOCATION:AFHS Resource Centre\, 712 - 16 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting GEO:51.0670797;-114.0772142 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AFHS Resource Centre 712 - 16 Avenue NW Calgary Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=712 - 16 Avenue NW:geo:-114.0772142,51.0670797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20251105T150816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T150816Z UID:10002520-1763897400-1763906400@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Resource Centre in Use for Cemetery Volunteers Function DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-in-use-for-cemetery-volunteers-function/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250906T142736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T214547Z UID:10002508-1761483600-1761490800@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:UEL Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our Resource Centre will be used by the local branch of the United Empire Loyalists. AFHS members are invited to attend. \nStephen Davidson from Nova Scotia will be presenting a talk on “Fascinating Facts from Loyalist History: What your teachers might not have known about Canada’s refugee founders”\n\n“This is a particularly good talk for those who are new to loyalist history.  It features 25 facts that most Canadians don’t know about the Loyalists. Those who have a longer familiarity with loyalist history may enjoy seeing how many of these facts they already know.”\n\nStephen has consistently contributed to a weekly Loyalist newsletter called Loyalist Trails. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/uel-meeting/ LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Davidson":MAILTO:s_e_davidson@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20250703T003745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T003745Z UID:10002505-1760313600-1760399999@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/thanksgiving-day/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241005T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241005T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153645 CREATED:20240423T175324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T150951Z UID:10000990-1728117900-1728142200@afhs.ab.ca SUMMARY:Family Roots Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that OUR CONFERENCE HAS SOLD OUT\, and we’re looking forward to a great day of learning am connecting in person!  \nWhen: Saturday\, October 5\, 2024 from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm \nWhere: Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta (see map here) \nWhy attend? Come learn and connect with other family historians! Find inspiration and learn about new research skills. Expand your knowledge and make new discoveries. \nRegistration Fee of $70 (AFHS members) or $80 (non-members) includes: \n\nFour sessions\nMorning coffee refreshments\nBuffet lunch\nDigital syllabus\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI in Genealogy: Is it really new?  – Gord McBean \nRecently AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been all the news with the release of ChatGPT. ChatGPT might be new\, but is AI? Genealogists have been benefitting from AI since about 2000. AI can be used to index millions of historical records\, such as census and vital records. It can also extract information from these documents and provide insights into family relationships\, locations and occupations. AI has been used to transcribe handwritten and difficult-to-read documents because it can learn to recognize different handwriting styles and even decipher old or faded text. When applied to genetic genealogy\, AI can analyze DNA data and identify potential matches between individuals. This technology can also be used for facial recognition\, identifying individuals in old photographs. This presentation will look at all of the ways we use AI for genealogy purposes\, what is currently new and what new applications are coming. \nWestern Canadian Military Records for Beginners: Honouring our ancestors by exploring their service – Kendra Gaede \nMilitary records are well worth researching as they provide a wide variety of genealogical data for the family historian. From physical descriptions on attestation papers\, to personnel selection reports and commendations\, it is possible to paint a picture of a family member we may have never met and follow their progress in the theatre of war. Using examples from WWI and WWII\, Ms. Gaede will walk family historians through the process of ordering service records from Library and Archives Canada and the United Kingdom’s National Archives\, and how to interpret them once acquired. She will also discuss war-related records available from other important archival centres across Canada\, which might help amateur genealogists discover details and photographs of loved ones in wartime. Finally\, medals\, honours and decorations will be discussed\, and questions answered. \nIf It’s Not a Book – Then What? – Gord McBean \nAt one time the only option\, and the ultimate goal\, of genealogists was to create and publish a family history book. Printing and publishing costs make it expensive to publish in the traditional way. Most of us will never really finish our research – so will the “book” have to wait until we have finished? How can we document\, preserve and share what we currently know? There are many options now available which we can use. We no longer have to wait until we are “finished.” By producing alternate media we might reach a family member that would never read our book. We need to create something different that will draw them into the family story. By starting with smaller projects we gain confidence and skills we can apply to the next more complicated project. The list of possible alternative projects is almost endless. This presentation will inspire you to share your family project in a variety of ways. \nWestern Canadian Immigration Documents for the Family Historian – Kendra Gaede \nImmigration records are well worth researching as they provide a wide variety of genealogical data for the family historian. Using ship’s manifests\, land grants and supporting documents like newspaper articles and census data\, it is possible to paint a picture of our immigrant ancestors’ journey to North America and how they forged a new life for themselves in Canada. Discussing the principles of Genealogical Proof Standard\, Ms. Gaede will walk family historians through the process of locating and identifying key immigration documents from important archival centres and explain how to interpret these records once acquired. She will also discuss specialized collections\, which might help amateur genealogists discover further details and even photographs of loved ones and their homesteads in Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n8:45 am\nDoors open for registration\n\n\n9:15 am\nWelcome\n\n\n9:30 am\nAI in Genealogy: Is It New? – Gord McBean\n\n\n10:30 am\nMorning Refreshment Break\n\n\n11:00 am\nWestern Canadian Military Records for Beginners – Kendra Gaede\n\n\n12:00 noon\nBuffet Lunch (included in registration)\n\n\n1:15 pm\nIf It’s Not a Book – Then What? – Gord McBean\n\n\n2:15 pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:30 pm\nWestern Canadian Immigration Records for the Family Historian – Kendra Gaede\n\n\n3:30 pm\nDoor Prizes & Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gord McBean – Gord has been researching his own family for over 50 years in Canada\, the USA\, and Europe. Road trips to both coasts in Canada and the US have been peppered with research stops. He is a past president of the Manitoba Genealogical Society (MGS). He was the architect and project lead for the creation of MANI (the MGS online database that currently has about 1.5 million indexed name references). He has delivered presentations and workshops on technology and genealogical topics from Vancouver Island to the Quebec border\, as well as in the United States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kendra Gaede – Born in Alberta and educated in Saskatchewan\, Kendra Gaede is a genealogist\, writer and former journalist who lives in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. Kendra is a member of the Manitoba Genealogical Society’s Research Committee\, is interested in Western Canadian history and has a passion for archives\, databases\, historical photographs and oral histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our conference committee is looking for donations for door prizes! If you would like to donate something\, we will list your business here\, include them in our syllabus and add them to the PowerPoint that will be shown during the lunch hour. Please contact familyroots@afhs.ab.ca \nConfirmed door prizes to date are: \n \n \n \n \n \n My Heritage – Certificate for 1 Year – MyHeritage Complete Plan (Full Access) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My DNA – Coupon for the e-book version of Your DNA Guide: the Book \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Legacy Family Tree – Two gift certificates – One Year Memberships to FamilyTreeWebinars \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OGIO quality backpack- Donated by Synergy Solutions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donation of a 12-month Ultimate Subscription \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 Day Passes – Admission to the Park \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We hope that you are ready to register! We have great speakers and are looking forward to meeting in person. \nRegistration will close on September 9 at midnight. There will be no registration at the door of the conference as we have to make seating and catering arrangements in advance. \n\nTo register online with credit card payment\, go to Eventbrite\nIf you prefer to pay by cheque\, download and print this registration form and mail it with payment to the address on the form. Mail-in registration forms must be received at our office no later than September 9.\nWe will offer payment by cash\, cheque or via Stripe payment machine at the following Society meetings at Bow Cliff Seniors Centre: May 13\, June 10 and September 9.\n\nIf you have special dietary requests\, send an email to familyroots@afhs.ab.ca no later than September 9. \nCancellation Policy – For a full refund\, a request to cancel must be received in writing to familyroots@afhs.ab.ca by September 5. Please note that all refunds will be subject to a processing fee. Refunds after this date will not be available as we have to make seating and catering arrangements in advance. \nAccommodations: If you would like to stay at the conference hotel\, please contact Hotel Blackfoot and reference AFHS Conference 2024 to book your accommodation. Attendees are responsible for making payment directly to the hotel. The rates are as follows: 1 or 2 queen beds – $189.74 (includes all taxes) OR 1 king bed – $223.42 (includes all taxes). \nPhotography and Filming Disclaimer – Please note that photographs and footage may be taken at this Family Roots event. These may be used for marketing and publicity in our publications\, on our website and on social media. Please contact familyroots@afhs.ab.ca if you have any concerns. URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-roots-2024/ LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2H 2B5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family Roots ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon White":MAILTO:events@afhs.ab.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR