Upcoming BCGS Events

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Jun
17

Palaeography Coffee Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, June 17th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
19

England Genealogy Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: ENGLAND GENEALOGY

Thursday, June 19th via Zoom*
7 pm to 9 pm
With Sandra Cunliffe

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an England Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
21

Kindertech IN PERSON

KINDERTECH

June 21st 10am – noon at BCGS Library   

with Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter.

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

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Jun
23

BCGS Writers Group

BCGS Writers Group

Tuesday 23 June 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM (This is possibly a hybrid meeting - via Zoom and in person at the BCGS Genealogical Library - more info to follow)

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

To register or for more information, contact: coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jul
9

Chinese Genealogy 101 via Zoom

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday July 9th 10 - 11 am via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Jul
9

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting
will be via Zoom.us on
9 July 2025 at 7:30PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Jul
19

Kindertech IN PERSON

KINDERTECH – July 19th 10am – noon at BCGS Library

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

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Jul
21

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday July 21st via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Aug
2
to Sep 2

BCGS Library Vacation Closure

  • British Columbia Geneological Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The BCGS Genealogical Library is closed from Saturday, August 2nd to Tuesday September 2nd, 2025.

If you require access to the library during that time, please call 604-502-9119

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Aug
13

Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday August 13th
10 - 11 am via Zoom
With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Aug
13

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on
13 August 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Sep
10

Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday September 10th 10 - 11 am via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Sep
10

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on 10 September 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Sep
15

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday September 15 via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Sep
16

Palaeography Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, September 16th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Sep
20

Kindertech IN PERSON

  • British Columbia Geneological Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

KINDERTECH – September 20th 10am – noon at BCGS Library  

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

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Sep
25

Tracking Indigenous Roots Chat via ZOOM

TRACKING INDIGENOUS ROOTS

Thursday, September 25, 2025
via Zoom* - 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Presented by the
Aboriginal Genealogy Association.
Facilitator:
Sharon Syrette

“The way of knowledge is like our old way of hunting. You begin with a mere trail – a footprint. If you follow that faithfully, it may lead you to a clearer trail – a track – a road. Later on there will be many tracks, crossing and diverging one from the other. Then you must be careful, for success lies in the choice of the right road.”
– Many Lightenings Eastman, SANTEE SIOUX

Join us to network and exchange information about indigenous ancestors, where and how to research. Focus each meeting will be a collaborative sharing, what you know, and what you are looking for.

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

Once you have attended a Tracking Indigenous Roots Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up again.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Sep
30

BCGS Writers Group

BCGS Writers Group

Tuesday 30 September 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM (This is possibly a hybrid meeting - via Zoom and in person at the BCGS Genealogical Library - more info to follow)

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

To register or for more information, contact: coffeechat@bcgs.ca.

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Oct
6

Exploring Genetic Genealogy: Introductory DNA via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: EXPLORING GENETIC GENEALOGY - Introductory DNA

1st Monday of most months
October 6th 1 pm to 3 pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Christene Hoffert

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Oct
8

Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday October 8th 10 - 11 am
via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Oct
8

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on
8 October 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Oct
18

Kindertech IN PERSON

KINDERTECH – October 18th
10am – noon at BCGS Library

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

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Oct
20

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday October 20 via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Oct
21

Palaeography Coffee Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, October 21st via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Oct
28

BCGS Writers Group

BCGS Writers Group

Tuesday 28 October 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM (This is possibly a hybrid meeting - via Zoom and in person at the BCGS Genealogical Library - more info to follow)

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

To register or for more information, contact: coffeechat@bcgs.ca.

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Nov
3

Exploring Genetic Genealogy: Introductory DNA via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: EXPLORING GENETIC GENEALOGY - Introductory DNA

1st Monday of most months
November 3rd 1 pm to 3 pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Christene Hoffert

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Nov
12

Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday November 12th 10 - 11 am via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Nov
12

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on
12 November 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Nov
15

Kindertech IN PERSON

  • British Columbia Geneological Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

KINDERTECH – November 15th 10am – noon at BCGS Library

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

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Nov
17

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday November 17th via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Nov
18

Palaeography Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, November 18th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Nov
25

BCGS Writers Group

BCGS Writers Group

Tuesday 25 November 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM (This is possibly a hybrid meeting - via Zoom and in person at the BCGS Genealogical Library - more info to follow)

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

To register or for more information, contact: coffeechat@bcgs.ca.

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Nov
27

Tracking Indigenous Roots Chat via ZOOM

TRACKING INDIGENOUS ROOTS

Thursday, November 27, 2025
via Zoom* - 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Presented by the
Aboriginal Genealogy Association.
Facilitator:
Sharon Syrette

“The way of knowledge is like our old way of hunting. You begin with a mere trail – a footprint. If you follow that faithfully, it may lead you to a clearer trail – a track – a road. Later on there will be many tracks, crossing and diverging one from the other. Then you must be careful, for success lies in the choice of the right road.”
– Many Lightenings Eastman, SANTEE SIOUX

Join us to network and exchange information about indigenous ancestors, where and how to research. Focus each meeting will be a collaborative sharing, what you know, and what you are looking for.

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

Once you have attended a Tracking Indigenous Roots Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up again.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Dec
1

Exploring Genetic Genealogy: Introductory DNA via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: EXPLORING GENETIC GENEALOGY - Introductory DNA

1st Monday of most months
December 1st 1 pm to 3 pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Christene Hoffert

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Dec
10

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on
10 December 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Dec
15

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday December 15th via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Dec
16

Palaeography Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, December 16th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
16

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday June 16th via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
12

Ireland Genealogy Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: IRELAND GENEALOGY

Thursday, June 12th via Zoom*
7 pm to 9 pm
With Eunice Robinson

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Ireland Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
11

BCGS Members' Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on 11 June 2025 at 7:30PM.
Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker: Cathy English

“Revelstoke Museum & Archives”

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Jun
11

Chinese Genealogy 101 via Zoom

BCGS Coffee Chat:
CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday June 11th 10 - 11 am
via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Jun
5

Ontario Coffee Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: ONTARIO GENEALOGY

Thursday, June 5th 7 to 9 pm via Zoom*
with Eunice Robinson

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or Affiliate Society name.

If you have already attended an Ontario Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Jun
2

Introductory DNA Coffee Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: EXPLORING GENETIC GENEALOGY - Introductory DNA

1st Monday of most months

June 2nd 1 pm to 3 pm via Zoom

Facilitator: Christene Hoffert

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Eastern Europe (including Germans from Russia) Chat via ZOOM
May
29

Eastern Europe (including Germans from Russia) Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: EASTERN EUROPE Genealogy (including GERMANS from RUSSIA)

Thursday, May 29th via Zoom*
7 to 9 pm
with Eunice Robinson

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Eastern Europe (including Germans from Russia) Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Tracking Indigenous Roots Chat via ZOOM
May
29

Tracking Indigenous Roots Chat via ZOOM

TRACKING INDIGENOUS ROOTS

Thursday, May 29, 2025 via Zoom*
2:30 to 4:00 pm
Presented by the Aboriginal Genealogy Association.

Facilitator: Sharon Syrette

“The way of knowledge is like our old way of hunting. You begin with a mere trail – a footprint. If you follow that faithfully, it may lead you to a clearer trail – a track – a road. Later on there will be many tracks, crossing and diverging one from the other. Then you must be careful, for success lies in the choice of the right road.”
– Many Lightenings Eastman, SANTEE SIOUX

Join us to network and exchange information about indigenous ancestors, where and how to research. Focus each meeting will be a collaborative sharing, what you know, and what you are looking for.

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

Once you have attended a Tracking Indigenous Roots Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up again.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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BCGS Writers Group
May
27

BCGS Writers Group

BCGS Writers Group

Tuesday 27 May 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM (This is possibly a hybrid meeting - via Zoom and in person at the BCGS Genealogical Library - more info to follow)

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

To register or for more information, contact: coffeechat@bcgs.ca.

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Family Tree Maker Users Group
May
26

Family Tree Maker Users Group

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday May 26th via Zoom* NOTE: Date changed due to the Victoria Day holiday.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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British Columbia Chat via ZOOM
May
22

British Columbia Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: BRITISH COLUMBIA GENEALOGY

Thursday, May 22nd via Zoom*
7 to 9 pm
with Eunice Robinson

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a British Columbia Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Palaeography Chat
May
20

Palaeography Chat

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, May 20th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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United States Coffee Chat via ZOOM
May
15

United States Coffee Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: UNITED STATES GENEALOGY

Thursday, May 15th via Zoom*
7 to 9 pm
with Celia Lewis

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a United States Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting
May
14

BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting

Our next BCGS members’ meeting will be via Zoom.us on
14 May 2025 at 7:30PM.
Join the meeting between 7 & 7:30 when Members chat and share.

Guest Speaker: Sharon McKenzie

“The History of the Murchie’s Tea Company”

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

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Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM
May
14

Chinese Genealogy 101 via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: CHINESE GENEALOGY 101

Wednesday May 14th 10 - 11 am via Zoom

With Linda Yip, BCGS member and Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

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Atlantic Canada Coffee Chat via ZOOM
May
8

Atlantic Canada Coffee Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: Atlantic Canada Genealogy

Thursday, May 8th via Zoom*
7 to 9 pm
with Brenda Jones

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or Affiliate Society name.

If you have already attended an Atlantic Canada Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Exploring Genetic Genealogy: Introductory DNA via ZOOM
May
5

Exploring Genetic Genealogy: Introductory DNA via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: EXPLORING GENETIC GENEALOGY - Introductory DNA

1st Monday of most months

May 5th 1 pm to 3 pm via Zoom

Facilitator: Christene Hoffert
Alternate: Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Canadian Prairies Coffee Chat via ZOOM
May
1

Canadian Prairies Coffee Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: CANADIAN PRAIRIES GENEALOGY

Thursday, May 1st via Zoom*
7 to 9 pm
with Judith Ueland

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Canadian Prairies Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca .

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Family Tree Maker Users Group
Apr
28

Family Tree Maker Users Group

Date Changed to MONDAY, APRIL 28TH due to the Easter weekend!!!

BCGS Coffee Chat: Family Tree Maker Users Group

Monday April 28th via Zoom*
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
With Debra Cole

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Family Tree Maker User Group Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Scotland Genealogy Chat via ZOOM
Apr
24

Scotland Genealogy Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: SCOTLAND GENEALOGY

Thursday, April 24th via Zoom*
7 pm to 9 pm
With Eunice Robinson

*Via Zoom - To sign up, please email us at coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time . Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Scotland Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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French Connection (French-Canadian) Coffee Chat via ZOOM
Apr
17

French Connection (French-Canadian) Coffee Chat via ZOOM

FRENCH CONNECTION (FRENCH-CANADIAN) COFFEE CHAT

Thursday, April 17th via Zoom*
7:00pm - 9:00 pm with Maurice Guibord

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a French Connection (French-Canadian) Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Palaeography Chat via ZOOM
Apr
15

Palaeography Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: PALAEOGRAPHY

Tuesday, April 15th via Zoom*
12 noon to 1 pm
With Kathie Ross

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended a Palaeography Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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Open Research Day
Apr
13

Open Research Day

OPEN RESEARCH DAY at the BCGS Library   

Sunday April 13th 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada. This is an opportunity for you to access the library’s many resources - check our our map collection, the new databases on our library computers and of course, the thousands of books and journals on our shelves. We are also a Family Search Affiliate, so you can view images at our library that you may not be able to see at home.


No registration is required.

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England Genealogy Chat via ZOOM
Apr
10

England Genealogy Chat via ZOOM

BCGS Coffee Chat: ENGLAND GENEALOGY

Thursday, April 10th via Zoom*
7 pm to 9 pm
With Sandra Cunliffe

*Via Zoom - To sign up for this Chat please email the Scheduler coffeechat@bcgs.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please include your BCGS membership number or the name of your Affiliate Society.

If you have already attended an England Coffee Chat, you will receive an invitation automatically and don’t need to sign up.

To unsubscribe from this Chat, please email coffeechat@bcgs.ca

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