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Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
To protect our volunteers, the AFHS Library remains closed to the public. We continue to offer curbside pickup and drop-off on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm: To take advantage of the pickup service: • Check the AFHS catalogue on our website AFHS Library for books you wish to order. Make a list of […]
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Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Our group is for anyone interested in using Family Tree Maker software. We look at the new version and the older ones and try to find tricks and features that are useful. This meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are not on our SIG list and would like to attend as a guest, […]
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Virtual Event about Metis Research
Virtual Event about Metis Research
AFHS is excited to be teaming with the Calgary Public Library for a special virtual event about Metis Research featuring Christine Woodcock. Description: In the late 18th century, Scotsmen traveled to York Factory to work with the HBC. Being indentured for 3-5 years, these men often coupled with Cree women, creating the Metis Nation. HBC’s […]
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Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
To protect our volunteers, the AFHS Library remains closed to the public. We continue to offer curbside pickup and drop-off on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm: To take advantage of the pickup service: • Check the AFHS catalogue on our website AFHS Library for books you wish to order. Make a list of […]
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Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
The first half of the meeting will be about image scanning and storage. The FamilyGenes topic will be media and images. The Zoom link will be sent to those on the SIG distribution list. This special interest group has two areas of focus: 1) All things digital that can be used for genealogy research 2) […]
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Layout & Design Classes (1 of 2)
Layout & Design Classes (1 of 2)
A two-session workshop offered by AFHS member, Michele Buhler - The Book Layout & Design Workshops introduce the basic principles that make a book readable and appealing, such as placement of text and photos, use of colour, types of font, etc. I use a variety of books to illustrate these skills. For these zoom workshops, […]
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Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
To protect our volunteers, the AFHS Library remains closed to the public. We continue to offer curbside pickup and drop-off on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm: To take advantage of the pickup service: • Check the AFHS catalogue on our website AFHS Library for books you wish to order. Make a list of […]
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English/Welsh Special Interest Group
English/Welsh Special Interest Group
Kelly Southworth of Winnipeg Branch of MGS is back with "Stories Photos Tell," a look at the reasons photos were taken and clues to be found. Kelly has been attending our SIG meeting via Zoom and has been helpful with dating pre-1900 photos. Her session on "Dating 20th century Photos" will be on May 15, […]
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DNA Special Interest Group
DNA Special Interest Group
Topic: To be determined. The meeting will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out by Linda a few days before the meeting to those on the SIG distribution list. If you would like to attend as a guest, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca
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Bookmaking Classes (1 of 2)
Bookmaking Classes (1 of 2)
A two-session workshop offered by AFHS member, Michele Buhler - The Bookmaking Workshops show you how to use Blurb’s free online bookmaking software. The software is called BookWrite. I provide photos and text and “walk” you through how to make a book. You will also get a manual that includes detailed information. I purposely have […]
Ontario Special Interest Group
Ontario Special Interest Group
Learning More about Ancestry presented by Tara Shymanski. This meeting will be held via Zoom, and the invitation will be sent out to those on the Special Interest Group distribution list a few days before the meeting. If you would like to attend as a guest, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca
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Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Library Curbside Pickup – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
To protect our volunteers, the AFHS Library remains closed to the public. We continue to offer curbside pickup and drop-off on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm: To take advantage of the pickup service: • Check the AFHS catalogue on our website AFHS Library for books you wish to order. Make a list of […]
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Celtic Special Interest Group
Celtic Special Interest Group
This meeting will be a review of the Scottish Indexes website. The Zoom link will be sent to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior. If you are a member who would like to have your name added or a guest who would like to attend, contact communications@afhs.ab.ca
AFHS / CPL Genealogy Coaching Program
AFHS / CPL Genealogy Coaching Program
Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Public Library to offer a coaching program. This is held on the last Saturday of every month except July, August and December. This program is now being offered virtually. Experienced staff will be available to provide one-on-one consultation via Zoom on any aspect of genealogy or family […]
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Deadline for Chinook Arch articles
Deadline for Chinook Arch articles
For more information, contact our Chinook Arch editor, Amber - chinookarch@afhs.ab.ca
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Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Our group is for anyone interested in using Family Tree Maker software. We look at the new version and the older ones and try to find tricks and features that are useful. This meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are not on our SIG list and would like to attend as a guest, […]
