
Upcoming BCGS Events
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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
Advanced DNA Coffee Chat
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, June 17th via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com
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
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.
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
BCGS Library Closed for Canada Day weekend
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, June 28, 2025 for the Canada Day weekend.
BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
BCGS Library closed for Canada Day
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for Canada Day.
BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
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
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.
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.
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
BCGS Library Vacation Closure
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
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
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.
BCGS Library Closed for Labour Day weekend
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, August 30, 2025 for the Labour Day weekend.
BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
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
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.
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
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
Advanced DNA Coffee Chat via ZOOM
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, September 16th via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com
Kindertech IN PERSON
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.
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
BCGS Library closed for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Tuesday, September 30, 2025 for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
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.
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
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
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.
BCGS Library closed for the Thanksgiving weekend
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, October 11, 2025 for the Thanksgiving weekend.
BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
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.
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
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
Advanced DNA Coffee Chat
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, October 21st via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com
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.
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
BCGS Library closed for Remembrance Day weekend
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, November 8, 2025 for Remembrance Day weekend.
The BCGS Genealogical Library closed.
BCGS Library closed for Remembrance Day
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Remembrance Day.
The BCGS Genealogical Library closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Remembrance Day.
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
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.
Kindertech IN PERSON
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.
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
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
Advanced DNA Coffee Chat via ZOOM
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, November 18th via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Advanced DNA Coffee Chat via ZOOM
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, December 16th via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com
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
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
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.
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
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
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

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

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

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.

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

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

Advanced DNA Chat
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, May 20th via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com

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

BCGS Library Closed for Victoria Day Weekend
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, May 17, 2025 for the Victoria Day weekend.

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

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
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.

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

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

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

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 .

BCGS Writers Group
BCGS Writers Group
Tuesday 29 April 2025
6:00PM-8:00PM
via Zoom
The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.
Facilitator: Sue Sullivan
Registration is not required but if you would like a link to the online meetings, send your email address to graphics@familyancestrees.com.

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

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

BCGS Library Closed for Vaisakhi Day
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, April 19, 2025 for the annuyal Vaisakhi Day Parade.

BCGS Library Closed for Easter Weekend.
The BCGS Genealogical Library will be closed Saturday, April 19, 2025 for the Easter weekend.

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

Advanced DNA Coffee Chat via ZOOM
BCGS Coffee Chat: Advanced DNA
Tuesday, April 15 via Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
With Terry Hartley, Jim Graham and Kathleen Graham
Please pre-register terrhart1@gmail.com

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
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.

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