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  • Family Roots Conference 2024

    Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
    Family Roots

    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!  When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 […]

  • UEL Meeting

    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Meeting

    Our Resource Centre will be used by the local branch of the United Empire Loyalists. AFHS members are invited to attend. Stephen 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" "This is a particularly good talk for […]

  • Strategic Planning

    AFHS Resource Centre 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Canada
    Board Meeting

    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.

  • Basics Special Interest Group

    At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    SIG

    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! We will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month). The meetings will be hybrid - held at […]

  • CALL Presentation

    At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Meeting

    Join us at the Resource Centre for a presentation offered by CALL (Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners) Sir John A. Macdonald – The Vision, the Controversy and the Cost of Nationhood Join 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 […]

  • Basics Special Interest Group

    Zoom
    SIG

    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! We will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month) by Zoom. The topic for January 31 is […]

  • Finance Committee Meeting

    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Meeting

    The Finance Committee will meet during this time.

  • Genealogy 101

    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Event

    Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons. Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 - 4 pm (doors open at 9) In person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE) Free for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply […]

  • AFHS Board Meeting

    AFHS Board Meeting
    Zoom
    Board Meeting

    Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! For the 2025-26 year, these meetings will be held via Zoom. If you are a member and would like to attend, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. Why attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress, present ideas, […]

  • DNA Special Interest Group

    DNA Special Interest Group
    Zoom
    SIG

    The DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. Topic: To be determined. This 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 […]

  • CBE Retired Teachers Group Meeting via Zoom only

    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Meeting

    The Calgary Board of Education Retired Employees Genealogy Group will be holding a meeting during this time. Our Resource Centre is open to the public at this time as well.

  • UELAC Calgary Spring Meeting

    At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Rental

    Our Resource Centre will be in use for the Spring Meeting of UELAC Calgary.

  • Unison Seniors Expo

    Unison Centre 1133–7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Event

    Alberta Family Histories Society will have a display booth at the 2026 Seniors' Expo at Unison at Kerby Centre. Save the date!

  • English/Welsh Special Interest Group

    English/Welsh Special Interest Group
    To be determined
    SIG

    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. The English/Welsh Special Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 […]

  • Celtic Special Interest Group

    Celtic Special Interest Group
    At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    SIG

    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. The Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2025-2026 season, the meetings […]

  • Legacy Special Interest Group

    Legacy Special Interest Group
    Zoom
    SIG

    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. The Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at […]

  • Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group

    Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
    Zoom
    SIG

    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. The Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on first Saturdays each month except July and August at 10 am (Edmonton time). All meetings are held via […]

  • AFHS Society Meeting

    AFHS Society Meeting
    At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Society Meeting

    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! Topic: […]

  • Writing Special Interest Group

    Writing Special Interest Group
    Zoom
    SIG

    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. Due 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 […]

  • AFHS Chit Chat Session

    AFHS Chit Chat Session
    Zoom
    Meeting

    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 […]

  • Ontario Special Interest Group

    Ontario Special Interest Group
    Zoom
    SIG

    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 […]

  • AFHS Resource Centre Open

    AFHS Library Open
    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Resource Centre Open

    The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to […]

  • CPL Coaching Program

    CPL Coaching Program
    Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Genealogy Coaching Program

    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 […]

  • Historic Calgary Week Presentation

    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Event

    Alberta Family Histories Society is pleased to once again be participating in Historic Calgary Week. Ron Gilmore and Jim Benedict will be doing a presentation at our Resource Centre. More […]

  • AFHS Resource Centre Open

    Resource Centre Open
    Resource Centre - Petwin Atrium Commons Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Event

    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 […]