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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 19/06/2026

Join us for FREE in-person fun this summer starting 24 Jan 2026! Last year our Genealogical Coffee Chat events proved very popular. This summer they will be held at new locations. Everyone is welcome! In-person only, Victoria, BC. More details at victoriags.org/content.aspx...

FREE Summer Genealogy Coffee Chats, Victoria BC Canada, victoriags.org

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 31/03/2026

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

Graphic promoting a Victoria Genealogical Society workshop titled “Understanding Ancestry 101.” It shows a family tree diagram in the background, event details for April 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and presenter Gerry Poulton with a portrait image. The graphic states the workshop is available online or in person with registration required.

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 23/03/2026

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

Graphic promoting a DNA Day Seminar titled “From Segments to Stories” by the Victoria Genealogical Society. It features a DNA illustration, event date and time (April 25, 2026, 9:00 am–2:20 pm PST), and four presenters: Blaine Bettinger, Roberta Estes, Janine Cloud, and Jim Bartlett, with photos shown along the side. The event is listed as virtual only with registration required.

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 17/03/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 22/02/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 16/02/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 03/02/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 23/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 19/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 19/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 19/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 08/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 08/01/2026

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 11/12/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 11/12/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 13/11/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 13/11/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 11/11/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 07/09/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 06/09/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 24/08/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 19/07/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 07/03/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 31/01/2025

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

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Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org · 05/12/2024

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