UNDERSTANDING ANCESTRY 101 New to Ancestry? Learn how to build a tree, search records, use hints, and explore AncestryDNA. Part 1 of a 2-workshop series Follow-up May 30 With Gerry Poulton 🗓 Apr 11, 2026 10:00–12:00 PM PT In person or Zoom (select at registration) Register: bit.ly/4bbxLt6

DNA DAY SEMINAR: FROM SEGMENTS TO STORIES 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗗𝗡𝗔! Learn how to use DNA in genealogy. With: Blaine Bettinger Roberta Estes Janine Cloud Jim Bartlett 🗓 Apr 25, 2026 9:00–2:20 PM PT Register (Zoom only): bit.ly/41inlC6 #genealogy #DNA #VGS

BLACK HISTORIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VGS Heritage History Hour with the BC Black History Awareness Society Learn about the Black settlers who came to Vancouver Island in 1858 and their lasting impact. With Fran Morrison 🗓 Apr 9, 2026 7:00–8:30 PM PT FREE event Register (Zoom): bit.ly/3Nk89Bd

🛡️ USING HERALDRY IN GENEALOGY Learn how coats of arms can provide real clues to family connections and research puzzles. With Kathie Ross, PhD, QG 🗓 Sat March 21, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Register (in person or Zoom): bit.ly/4kUdFqC #genealogy #heraldry #familyhistory #VGS

Who Were the Picts? — FREE Heritage History Hour Explore the history of the Picts, their kings, Viking influence, and the unification of Alba with Rory McAlpine. 📅 Thu Mar 12 2026 · 7 PM PT (Zoom) Register: bit.ly/4rVgz0p #History #Genealogy #VGS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH A full-day seminar on practical, responsible uses of AI for genealogy. Steve Little · Mark Thompson · Diana Elder · Ashley Bens 🗓 Sat Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 AM–2:20 PM PT 🎥 Recording available for 30 days Register: bit.ly/46tkf0W #genealogy #AI #VGS

VGS Valentines Meet and Greet — FREE A casual in-person gathering to share your love of family history, browse the VGS library, and meet Directors and volunteers. Bring a friend — all welcome! 📅 Sat Feb 14 2026 · 1–3 PM 📍 VGS Learning & Research Centre #Genealogy #VGS

Affirmations of Black Loyalists — 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Heritage History Hour A presentation by Allister Barton exploring the journeys of Black Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia after the American Revolution. 📅 Thu Feb 12 2026 · 7 PM PT (Zoom) Register: bit.ly/45gvqd8 #Genealogy #History #VGS

From Research to Story: Writing & Sharing Your Family History Learn how to turn genealogy research into a compelling family story. Covers archival sources, storytelling techniques, and ways to share your work. 📅 Sat Jan 31 2026 · 10am–12pm PT Register: bit.ly/4jYpATF #Genealogy #VGS #StoryTelling

VGS Memberships — Now 50% Off (Limited Time) Join the Victoria Genealogical Society at half price. Single $32.50 · Family $45 · Youth $17.50. Discounted memberships are available until May 31, 2026. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3ZkbQZN #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VGS #VictoriaBC

Preserving Your Family Photos Learn how to create high-quality digital copies of family photos using common tools, scanning, lighting, organization, and sharing. 📅 Sat Jan 17 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM PT (Zoom) Register: bit.ly/4sBR8SU #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VGS #PhotoPreservation #VictoriaBC

10 Steps to Success – A Guide for Your Genealogy Research A step-by-step workshop covering core genealogy skills, modern research tools, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Attend in person or by Zoom. 📅 Sat Jan 10 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM PST Register: bit.ly/49M4qEH #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VGS

History of Professional Hockey in Victoria – Tomorrow! 🏒 Join historian Helen Edwards for stories of the players, teams and arenas that shaped a century of pro hockey in Victoria. 📅 Tomorrow · 7 PM PT (Zoom) 🎥 Recording 30 days. Register: bit.ly/44kztVb #HockeyHistory #VGS #VictoriaBC

VGS Half-Price Holiday Membership Sale 🎄 Give the gift of family history this Christmas. All Victoria Genealogical Society memberships are 50% off through December! Single $32.50 · Family $45 · Youth $17.50 Valid to May 31, 2026. Details: bit.ly/4q1WVie #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VGS #VictoriaBC

FREE Heritage History Hour – 160th Battalion Case Study 🇨🇦 Historian Kent Kraemer shares discoveries from his research on the 160th Bruce Battalion and its soldiers’ lives. 📅 Thu Nov 13 2025 · 7 PM PT (Zoom) 🎥 Recording 30 days. Register: bit.ly/4nLV7ID #Genealogy #History #VGS #VictoriaBC

FamilyTreeDNA Workshop – Exploring Your Genetic Genealogy Toolkit 🧬 Learn how FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA, mtDNA and matching tools can support your family history research. 📅 Sat Jan 10 2026 · 10 AM PT (Zoom) 🎥 Recording 30 days. Register: bit.ly/43oNiBx #Genealogy #GeneticGenealogy #VGS #VictoriaBC

FamilyTreeDNA Workshop – Exploring Your Genetic Genealogy Toolkit 🧬 Learn how FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA, mtDNA & matching tools can deepen your research. 📅 Sat Jan 10 2026 · 10 AM PT (Zoom) 🎥 Recording 30 days. Register: bit.ly/3JWDF6s #Genealogy #GeneticGenealogy #VGS #VictoriaBC

Our non profit #genealogy society is proud to offer another season of our popular workshops, seminars and Heritage History Hours. Check us out at www.victoriags.org / events and click on the "join our mailing list" tab to keep up to date with our events.

Free Zoom presentation Sept 11 7pm PST. This month the #HeritageHistoryHour is presented by Caitlin Ottenbreit - Greater #Victoria Public Library #Genealogy Resources. Register at www.victoriags.org (click on Events tab)

We're so excited for upcoming workshop from Sonia so we can also talk about her latest fictional novel for all #genealogy lovers, Provenance Unknown.

Such a wonderful and meaningful enterprise. Congratulations to all involved.

Kicking off our fall program with a live event from Aberdeen, Scotland. Our non profit is hosting Dr Bruce Durie, Sept 20, 2025, "Clans and Families of Scotland". Visit us at victoriags.org and click on events for more information or registration.

What a treat we have for #genealogy lovers! A professional archivist, Kaetlen Bursey, is presenting a workshop for our non profit society titled "An Archivist's Best Practices for the Family Historian". Registration is now open at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

Your local #FamilyHistory Society will always be looking for volunteers. Consider helping out to keep your society running. buff.ly/3Qmm3R0

Keep up with our next season of workshops and seminars by signing up for our free events newsletter at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

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Volunteers are working on our Fall program of online workshops. First up is Bruce Durie's Clans and Families in Scotland. For more information or registration visit www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

April 26th is the date of our marquee event of the year!! Please join these world class experts for an impactful seminar on all things DNA. Register here: www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

Hi Everyone. If you are trying to research your Norwegian roots you should find out how the Victoria Genealogical Society can help you. (Lefse anyone?)

This promises to be a fantastic event. Register now at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

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Learn how to turn your family history facts into compelling stories! Join Prof. Andrea Kaston Tange for 'Filling the Silences in Family Stories' - a virtual workshop on crafting family memoirs. See how old photos, letters & recipes can reveal hidden narratives. Dec 7, 10am PT Details:

The Victoria Genealogical Society is excited to join The Great Bluesky migration!