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All are welcome at our monthly meeting on 14 November, in person in Ottawa, or online. For more information or to register to attend virtually: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #Genealogy #familyhistory #worldwar2 #worldwar1

The 4 sessions of the Expert Connect Q and A were jam-packed with hints, suggestions and advice for Scottish research. Recordings and links from the chats will be posted soon. Register to watch: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Laura House gave us lots to think about when using modern technologies in our family history research, including suggestions for ethical options. #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Chris Fleet demonstrated how historic maps on the National Library of Scotland's web site can be used to track ancestors (in much of the UK!), and showed many helpful features. He shared a very useful handout with links. #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Marjory Harper gave an excellent overview of Scottish church history and offered more suggestions for research during the question period following. #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Day 2 of our conference was jam packed with tips, hints and suggestions from church history and records, to historic maps, and everything in between. You can still register to watch recordings until 30 November www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy

Morag Peers offered a whirlwind tour through primary and little-known records for genealogical research in Scotland. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Alison Spring gave a primer on finding ancestors in urban records in Scotland. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Frances Wilkins demonstrated the influence of Scottish music on Canada’s Inuit and the relationship between Orknians and the Hudson’s Bay Company. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Graeme Morton presented a useful toolkit for genealogy societies to use in planning and programming to stay relevant. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Graeme Morton showed a graph with shocking statistics demonstrating the decrease in population at various times throughout Scottish history, which you have to see to understand the degree of loss. #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Did you miss Day 1 of our virtual conference? There is still time to register for tomorrow’s sessions, and watch back today’s recordings until November 30. To register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

TODAY and TOMORROW! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”. There is still time to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

STARTING TOMORROW! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”. More detail on the theme, the speakers and their topics, and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

At the 90-minute Expert Connect Q and A session on October 18, participants can engage with experts to discuss Forces That Moved Our Ancestors, and Historical Records. More detail and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Two days until the virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”. Here is a quick reference to the speakers and their topics. Details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

At 2:15 on October 18 at BIFHSGO’s virtual conference, Laura House will present “Genealogy, the Information Ecosystem, and Our Technofuture”. More detail about the conference and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

At 10:45 on October 18 Chris Fleet will present "Tracing Scottish Ancestors with Online Maps". More detail about the conference and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Only a few days until the virtual conference on 17 and 18 October. Details and to register www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference

At 9 a.m. ET on October 18, professor Marjory Harper will present "Religious Movements, Fragmented Communities and Contentious Clerics: Secession, Migration and Emigration in 19th-century Scotland" More detail and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy #scottishfamilyhistory

At 3:30 p.m. ET on October 17 Morag Peers will present Crossing the Sea: Researching Scottish Ancestors. More detail about the conference, and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/program-and-... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

On Saturday 17 October, 2:00 p.m. ET @acspring.bsky.social will present “Researching Urban Ancestors in Scotland” Details about the conference and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

At 12:30 pm ET on Saturday 17 October: Frances Wilkins - “The Songs that Stayed and the Songs that Were Taken Away: The Role of Music in the Lives of Scottish Migrants”. Details: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

At 10:45 on Saturday 17 October Graeme Morton will present "Scottish Clubs and Societies in the Diaspora: historical roots & future growth". Details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

9 a.m. ET - Industrial Scotland, Industrial Dundee: Following the Immigrant Workforce, by Graeme Morton More detail on the theme, the speakers and their topics: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

Here is a quick reference to the speakers and their topics at our virtual conference on 17 and 18 October, “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”. Members $40; non-Members $60. More detail on the theme, the speakers and their topics: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference #genealogy

Less than 2 weeks until our virtual conference on 17 and 18 October, with a Scottish focus. Complete details on the theme, the speakers and their topics, and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #scottishhistory

BIFHSGO web manager Sheila Dohoo-Faure recently retired after 7 years of dedicated volunteer service. At our monthly meeting on Saturday, President Paul Cripwell presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her years of leadership in improving our digital presence. Thank you Sheila!

TOMORROW: If you live in the Ottawa area, consider attending in person to see Kyla's sample materials to use in preserving our family history treasures. And fresh off his performance as Colonel By at Ottawa Day a week ago, Pierre Brault will tell us how he researches and writes his dramatic works.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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