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REMINDER: Happening this Saturday. Ottawa folks - consider attending in person to see Kyla's samples and ask about your preservation challenges. #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A feature of our virtual conference is the Expert Connect Q and A. Registrants can move among zoom breakout rooms to pose their burning questions to a host of experts in Scottish genealogy, history and culture. #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Less than 3 weeks until our virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved Our Scottish Ancestors” on 17 and 18 October. Have you registered? More details: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Laura House will explore today’s technological landscape, the forces driving exploitative industries, and their impact on genealogy. She’ll also highlight organizations taking ethical, human-centred, and inclusive approaches to technology and historical preservation. More detail: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Scottish ancestors rarely emigrated in a single step. Chris Fleet will show how historic maps can help trace their journeys through farms, villages, towns, and estates before they left for new lives overseas. More detail: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Marjory Harper will explore the relationship between faith and migration, from the Reformation to the 1843 Disruption, examining how religious divisions reshaped communities and prompted migration within Scotland and across the Atlantic. More: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #genealogy #scottishfamilyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Morag Peers will explore passenger lists and other key records, explain the challenges of identifying an ancestor's place of origin, and share practical tips, techniques, and online resources to help you research both sides of the Atlantic. More: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For those researching British Home Children www.middlevillemuseum.org/events.html #britishhomechildren

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At 10 a.m. Ottawa actor and playwright Pierre Brault will describe the research process behind his historical plays: how he uncovers the stories; transforms historical evidence into dramatic narrative; and brings them to life on stage. He will intersperse with readings from some of his works.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

At 9 a.m. conservator Kyla Ubbink will tell us how to preserve and care for family memorabilia, photographs and documents: current and up to date practices for storing archival materials; how to detect processes of deterioration; methods of intervention; and practical solutions for common issues.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our next monthly meeting is on Saturday 3 October (note the date, earlier than usual). It will be in-person in Ottawa at Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St. at the corner of Elgin Street); or online. For more information, or to register to join via Zoom: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

acspring.bsky.social will explain how city directories, electoral rolls, tax records, and other hidden sources can reveal the lives and movements of urban Scottish ancestors, even into the twentieth century. More: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Scots stayed connected across oceans and generations through music. Frances Wilkins will explore how Gaelic psalm and hymn singing, emigration songs, and instrumental traditions preserved memories of home while helping migrants build new lives. More detail: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #scottishfamilyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Graeme Morton will present “Industrial Scotland, Industrial Dundee: Following the Immigrant Workforce”, exploring how rapid industrial growth in Victorian Scotland brought both prosperity and hardship, leading to overcrowding, poverty and immigration in a nation transformed. Detail: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Reminder: Please join us on Saturday. 9am ET: "Paper, Photos, and the Unexpected: What do Museums and Archives Want from Family Historians?". 10 am: BIFHSGO members will share a Small Moment from their genealogical research - a short story about an interesting finding from family history research.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here is a quick reference to the speakers and their topics. More detail: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... Registration is now open. Recordings of the sessions will be available until November 30. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our virtual annual conference on 17 and 18 October, with a Scottish focus. Complete details on the theme, the speakers and their topics: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

At 10 a.m. BIFHSGO members will share a Small Moment from their genealogical research - a short story about an interesting finding from family history research, blended with anecdotes, photos, a bit of historical context, a map, or a family tree. More information www.bifhsgo.ca/events #geneology

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

At 9 a.m. Paper, Photos, and the Unexpected: What do Museums and Archives Want from Family Historians? Panelists from the War museum and a community archive will explain criteria for accepting donations, both archival material and artifacts. More information: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our fall program kicks off with the September monthly meeting on September 12. Everyone is welcome in-person in Ottawa at Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St. at the corner of Elgin Street); or online. For more information, or to register to join the meeting online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Only a few days until registration opens on September 1st for our virtual conference on 17 and 18 October, with a Scottish theme. More detail about the speakers, their topics and the program in general: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

At the 90 minute Expert Connect Q and A session, conference participants can engage in 4 breakout rooms to discuss Forces That Moved Our Ancestors (Socio-Economic, Religious and Cultural) and Historical Records that track their movements. More details coming on the experts participating! #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

acspring.bsky.social will explain how city directories, electoral rolls, tax records, and other hidden sources can reveal the lives and movements of urban Scottish ancestors, even into the twentieth century. More detail: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Detail on the speakers and their topics is now live! More details at www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join us for a virtual annual conference on 17 and 18 October, with a Scottish focus. Complete details on the theme, the speakers and their topics: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottish history

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Tomorrow, 11 April beginning at 9 a.m.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 11 April.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

At 10 a.m. Doug Loucks will tell us about the “riches to rags” story of the life and times of John Lowther Kemp, his fourth great-grandfather in Canterbury England. #genealogy #familyhistory [image: Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?... ]

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

At 9 a.m. we’ll share practical tips for a successful research tour, drawn from members’ experience. We’ll highlight key ideas—especially how to prepare—then open the mics for attendees to share their own advice. There's a wealth of experience in our community! #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 please join us for our monthly meeting beginning at 9 am. Everyone is welcome in-person in Ottawa at Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St. at the corner of Elgin Street); or online. For more information, or to register to join the meeting online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

At 10 am EDT, Wendy Jocko will speak about her parents—Scottish-born Williamina Barr McKay and Algonquin soldier Leo Alexander Jock. Their intercultural marriage endured trauma, separation, and reconciliation, ultimately reflecting the resilience and multicultural fabric of Canada.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

At 9 a.m. EDT Ken McKinlay will present “Tips for Using FamilySearch's Full Text Search” Ken will share tips for uncovering overlooked or hard-to-find records on FamilySearch. #fulltextsearch

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

On Saturday, 14 March 2026 please join us for our hybrid monthly meeting, in-person in Ottawa at Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St. at the corner of Elgin Street) or online. For more information, or to register to join the meeting online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

TOMORROW 9 am: “Exploring Pictures with AI: the Good and the Bad”- Paul Cripwell 10:00: "Rain-Soaked Roots: Weather Shaped the Lives of Our British Isles Ancestors" – John D Reid This meeting will be ONLINE only. For more details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

At 9 am: “Exploring Pictures with AI: the Good and the Bad”- Paul Cripwell AI can help date a photo and find the locale, but how reliable is it? Paul will show how he used AI on his own photos, what it got right and wrong, and how he verified the results. #genealogy #familyhistory #AI

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

At 10 am: "Rain-Soaked Roots: Weather Shaped the Lives of Our British Isles Ancestors" - John Reid will explore how everyday and extreme weather shaped life across the UK, Ireland, and beyond, using records, newspapers, and diaries to reveal an oft-overlooked layer of family history. #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Please be our valentine and join us on Saturday 14 February for our monthly meeting. This meeting will be ONLINE only. For more details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

This workshop on 28 January will help you get the most from the maps section of the National Library of Scotland. Discover their trove of historic maps from Scotland, Ireland, England and beyond. www.nls.uk/whats-on/nav... #genealogy #familyhistory #maps

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Navigating the maps website | National Library of Scotland

Learn how to find and make the most of the National Library of Scotland's maps in this online workshop.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

At 10 am ET “It All Started with Some Buttons… Looking for a Stewart Piper” - Susan Reany Iskra. Susan will explain how buttons started her research journey to a family connection to a Stewart piper at Drummond Castle. This is one you won't want to miss. #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

At 9:00 am ET, “Who Pays the Piper? Wills and Testaments of Scottish Musicians 1513-1800” - retired National Records of Scotland archivist Robert Urquhart. Learn about the terminology of wills and testaments, and how these records reveal details of the lives and families of musicians. #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year! Our first meeting of 2026, on Saturday 10 January, will be virtual only. For more details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy #familyhistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy holidays to all our genial genealogist friends. #genealogy #familyhistory

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