Saturday, August 15, 2015

Saskatchewan Archives video exhibit


There is an video exhibit at the Saskatchewan Archives called From the Prairies to the Trenches – From Salisbury Plain to Flanders Fields, November 1914 – December 1915. It explores the events of 1915 at the front and at home in Saskatchewan.

The video exhibit highlights the training of Saskatchewan volunteers of the First Canadian Contingent in Great Britain, their deployment to the Front in the spring of 1915 and their involvement in the battles of that year, including The Second Battle of Ypres. 

The exhibit also describes the pressures of the war on the home front, in particular, the growing demand for women’s suffrage which was intertwined with the province’s temperance movement. 

Two video installation locations are available, in the main foyer at the Legislative Building and on the second floor of Government House.

Or you can view it at archives' YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaylaT5EZAM

The website of the Saskatchewan Archives is at http://www.saskarchives.com/

Meanwhile, happy researching!
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Friday, August 14, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 14 August 2015



Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning - 

Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society (PEIGS) will be presenting a special talk on Were your ancestors from Devon, England? 

The meeting will take place on Saturday September 26 at 2:00 p.m. At Beaconsfield's Carriage House at the corner of Kent and West Streets in Charlottetown. 

The guest speaker will be Dr. Janet Few speaking on the 19th century emigration from Devon, England to Prince Edward Island. "Faith, Fish, Farm or Family " is the title of her talk. Dr. Few is an experienced family, social and community historian based in Devon who lectures regularly on these topics throughout England and overseas. 

She will reference such well known PEI families as the Mallett and Tanton families who moved to PEI from North Devon as well as the Sillifants, Chanters, Burnards, Yeos and Cudmores

 The website of the PEIGS is http://peigs.ca/

You are asked to place your nominations for the Mississauga Heritage Awards called The Credits 2015 at their website at http://thecredits.strikingly.com/#about-us 

The deadline for the nominations is 30 September 2015. 

For example, they have a category of Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to an individual who has contributed 20+ years to preserving and promoting Mississauga’s heritage and whose leadership, initiative and commitment has resulted in an increased awareness of community heritage and an inspiration to others. 


The evening awards gala will be held on 05 November 2015.

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 13 August 2015



Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


New festival celebrated city's Irish roots 

Peterborough celebrated it's first Peter Robinson Festival, which was held July 31 and August the 1st at Morrow Park in the city. It was a great success, and now the organizers have their eyes on 2025 when Peterborough will celebrate it's 200th birthday.

Peter Robinson, the founder of the city, brought 2, 000 Irish settlers to the   area around Peterborough and to the Ottawa Valley in 1824-1825.  

The local newspaper has published a series of six articles on the Peter Robinson Settlers and they are in the Peterborough Examiner at http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ Just put Peter Robinson Settlers in the search box to access the articles. 

The best place that I found which tells the complete story of the Peter Robinson Settlers is at http://www.geni.com/projects/Irish-Peter-Robinson-Settlers-Canada/2553

Early Bird prices at conference closes August 14th 

The early bird registration deadline for the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa's (BIFHSGO) annual Family History Conference is tomorrow – Friday August the 14th. 

This year's conference will take place from September 18-20 in Ottawa. The conference themes are: 

· Scottish Family History

· Photographs in Genealogy

· Technology for Genealogists.

Speakers include: Maureen Taylor, Chris Paton and Thomas MacEntee. Pre-conference workshops are also offered. 

Program and registration information are available on the BIFHSGO website at http://www.bifhsgo.ca

Please note the new conference venue: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 12 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


For the month of August, the Kelowna Museum in Kelowna, British Columbia has a new display called Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields for the month of August.

The press release says that “it uses displays that showcase, in fascinating detail and vivid visuals, the sacrifices made by Punjabis serving in the British Indian Army during the First World War. It examines their motivations for going to war and highlights the vital role they played fighting alongside their Canadian brothers-in-arms and other allied powers in the pursuit of victory in what came to be known as the Great War for Civilization.” 



Genealogy Back to Basics is being offered again in 2016 by the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. 

It is a genealogical education session prior to the monthly presentation. It includes a short (30-45 minute) lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Question and Answer session with Ottawa Branch members. 

If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us. The sessions are held on a Saturday at 10:30 am in Room 115 of the City of Ottawa Central Archives. Coffee and tea will be available throughout the morning. There is no charge for the session and all are invited to return at 1:00 pm for the monthly presentation. 

Check our website at http://ogsottawa.on.ca/ for details on the morning and afternoon presentations. 

For the first half of 2015, we covered Getting Started, Are You a Trust Me Genealogist?, Genetic Genealogy, Lineage Societies and Ottawa Resources. The fall schedule includes Genealogical Resources in Eastern Ontario, the Genealogical Proof Standard and Seven Common Genealogy Research Mistakes to Avoid. 

They are looking for volunteers! 

We are looking for local genealogists who are willing to give a Genealogy Back to Basics presentation in 2016. There is no reimbursement other than all the tea and coffee that you can drink as well as the appreciation of your fellow hobbyists. 

If you are interested in participating, contact Mike More at ottawaprogram@ogs.on.ca 


Meanwhile, happy researching!
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Monday, August 10, 2015

Canadian Week in Review (CWR) 10 August 2015




I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.

This Week in Canadian History 

On August 3, 1995, the celebrated bush pilot, Clennell Haggerston “Punch” Dickins passed away. Dickins had a long and distinguished aviation career, serving in both First and Second World Wars, mapping the northern territories during the 1930s, and helping make Canada a leader in frontier aviation.

For further information, go to http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/cseh-twih/index_e.asp

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is located in Sault Ste. Marie, and it will be celebrating Bushplane Days September 19 and 20, 2015. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) was formed in 1987 by a small group of volunteers wishing to preserve Ontario's rich bushplane and firefighting heritage.

For further information, go to http://www.bushplane.com/

Newspaper Articles

Newfoundland

Heritage Shop on Signal Hill reopens after four-month closure
The Signal Hill Heritage Shop finally reopened Friday, after it was closed for four months due to construction on Cabot. 

Prince Edward Island

Stompin' Tom's P.E.I. homestead to become cultural attraction
A new Stompin' Tom Connors tribute attraction will be built in Skinners Pond, on the western tip of P.E.I., where the Canadian folk icon grew. The 4,000-square-foot facility will be names the Stompin' Tom Centre and Schoolhouse museum.

Nova Scotia

More than 350 gather for historic Colley reunion in East Preston
Harriet Fagan’s faith, and that of her fellow organizers of the Colley family reunion, was rewarded on the weekend as more than 350 people gathered in East Preston to celebrate the legacy of one of the oldest, most historic (and biggest) families in the area.

First World War touched everyday lives in Halifax, Atlantic Canada
While Canadian soldiers were fighting in Europe during the First World War, the effects of the conflict were increasingly felt on the home front — nowhere more so than in parts of Atlantic Canada.

Beinn Bhreagh declared a Nova Scotia heritage property
Almost 130 years after Alexander Graham Bell first laid eyes on Beinn Bhreagh, the mountainside estate that has been the summer home to generations of his descendants has officially been declared a Nova Scotia heritage property.

Manitoba

Lower Fort Garry powwow commemorates Treaty 1 agreement
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site hosted its annual Treaty 1 commemoration ceremony on Monday, marking an agreement between Canada's First Nations and the Crown that was made almost 150 years ago.

British Columbia

World War II bomber on display in Penticton, B.C.
A piece of Second World War history touched down in British Columbia's Okanagan region on Monday. One of the last remaining B-17 bombers flew into Penticton and will be on display for a week.

The Stories This Week

Posts return to their regular format tomorrow Tuesday 11 August 2015.

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Friday, August 7, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 07 August 2015



We are at the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe Convention in Gatineau (right across the river from Ottawa) in Quebec. 

The name of the convention is Researching Our German Roots in Poland and the Russian Empire.

The website is https://www.sggee.org/

The Canadian Week in Review (CWR) will be published as usual on Monday morning. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 06 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

If you are going to be at the Fergus Scottish Festival this coming weekend, the Wellington Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is going to have a display there. 

Look for them in the area near the Avenue of the Clans.

Be sure to drop by the tent and see if Sheila, Catherine or Phyllis can assist you with your family research questions.

If you wart to see the good work that the Branch does, go to http://www.wellington.ogs.on.ca/index.html 

If you want to see the events at the Fergus Scottish Festival, go to http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com/

Meanwhile, Christine Woodcock who conducts tours of Scotland, will also be there. She will be helping out with Scottish research, specifically on the ScottishPeople Website at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/

The Library and Archives Canada people have written that their project partner, Canadiana.org, recently has added the following digitized microfilms to the Héritage website. 

Please note that the titles have been translated for convenience, but the records are still in the language of origin. Searching in the original language will improve search results.


In addition, most of these microfilms are not indexed, and it would be nice if they could give the links to the microfilm right in the web posting. In that way, all we would have to do is press on a particular title and go straight to the microfilm. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

Want to start your family history from scratch? 

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Grimsby, Ontario, and the topics will be - 

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin? 

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists

Only $20.00 per registration!


To find out more about the event, go to https://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara/12435-2

Now is the time to vote!

The voting has opened on the best Canadian genealogy websites - national and provincial at http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2015/08/vote-for-best-canadian-genealogy.html 

The survey, in addition, ask where you live, and your gender. 

Notice that you are voting for best websites only, not for the best blogs. 

Have a nice day researching!

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Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015





Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning -

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church at Grimsby, Ontario, and the speakers will talk about -

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin?

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists.

Only $20.00 per registration!

Go to http://niagara.ogs.on.ca/registration1/sept_reg_event.php to find out more, and register.

Have a nice day researching!

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 04 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


There will be a conference called Miltary Settlers to be held in Peterborough, Ontario and it will be the 2nd Annual Kawartha Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2015.

The doors open at 8:30, but the conference starts at 9:30 and will continue till 4:30. It will be held in the Northminster United Church - 300 Sunset Blvd, Peterborough, Ontario.


There will be five speakers, of which one of them will be Timothy Dubé. He will talk on Political and Military Situation in the United Kingdom and Canada 1814-1850.
Timothy was the Military Archivist for the Public Archives of Canada / National Archives of Canada / Library and Archives Canada (1984-2012), where he had a role in bringing copies of much of the military documentation to Canada.
The cost will be $35.00 which will include snacks and lunch.
There are more details to come.
The website of the Kawartha Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is http://www.ogs.on.ca/kawartha/
The American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS) will hold their conference at the Puritan Restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire on September 25, 2015. 

Jennifer Zinck will talk about DNA, Lucie LeBlanc Consentino will talk about Acadians, and Ed McGuire will talk about Vermont ancestors and their Quebec roots.

A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the workshop fees. Festivities will include raffles for various items.

The website is http://acgs.org/

Registration is at http://acgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Conference-cover-2015-Ver-2.pdf

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Canadian News in Review (CWR) 03 August 2015





I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.

This Week in Canadian History 


In 1793, General John Graves Simcoe, lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, began clearing land for the site for the city of York. Why is that important? Because today, York is known as Toronto, the capitol of Ontario. Worried about a possible war with the Americans, Simcoe moved the capital from Newark, Niagara, to the Toronto Bay area. 

For further information, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_Upper_Canada

In 1962, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker officially opened the Trans-Canada Highway to traffic at ceremonies at Rogers Pass, British Columbia. The opening of the 7,821-km road, the longest national highway in the world, meant Canadians could drive directly from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia.  

To read more about the Trans-Canada Highway, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Canada_Highway


Social Media

(Photos) Hants HISTORY (July 30, 2015 edition)
Here's a look at what was making the news 25 and 50 years ago in the Hants Journal.

(Video) Port Coquitlam's core reopens after blaze collapses four buildings
Downtown Port Coquitlam—including City Hall— had begun to reopen on Thursday afternoon after flames scorched four buildings and caused millions of dollars damage earlier in the day.

Newspaper Articles

Quebec

Gatineau woman fights to change baby's name to recognize infant's deceased father

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-woman-fights-to-change-baby-s-name-to-recognize-infant-s-deceased-father-1.3176847

A Gatineau woman is fighting to get her child's name changed to recognize the baby's father, who died of flesh-eating disease before the little girl was born.

Ontario

Rockton's Westfield Heritage Village to receive $42,214 from Canada 150 fund
On Tuesday, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale MP David Sweet, on behalf of Minister of the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear, announced more than $847,000 in funding for six projects, including three in Flamborough. 

Bringing history to life at Lost Villages 
Fundraising efforts are underway to build a first-ever National War Monument dedicated to Canadian soldiers who fought along-side Americans during their Civil War. President of the Lost Villages Historical Society Jim Brownell said the monument will be the first of its kind in Canada and will be prominently displayed at the Lost Villages.

Manitoba

Guest Post: The Top 10 Reasons Icelanders Should Attend Manitoba’s ‘Íslendingadagurinn’ Party
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba—Íslendingadagurinn—celebrates Icelandic culture and heritage through a fun, family-friendly four-day event, held every August long weekend in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. 

Alberta

Military museum offers a glimpse at history
One way for military history to be preserved is to ask for pictures or artifacts passed down from generation to generation from family members throughout the county, southern Alberta, the province, the country and across the globe. The Lethbridge Military Museum does just that - it preserves the stories of veterans.

British Columbia

B.C. Ferries names new vessels leaving name calling in its wake
After a choppy start to B.C. Ferries name search for their new ferries, three new titles were chosen today, in honour of West Coast Salish history and its legends - Salish Raven, Salish Orca and Salish Eagle.

Rossland to Host Heritage Conference -- Tickets Now Available 
Heritage BC, a charitable non profit, announces the opening of registration for their annual conference, taking place October 2-3 in Rossland, B.C.

This year’s conference, The Main Thing follows on the national Heritage Week theme promoting main streets as an vital part of heritage conservation and economic stimulation. 

Nunavut

Fort Conger, historic High Arctic fort, to be preserved in 3D
A historic fort threatened by melting permafrost in one of the most remote locations on Earth might be preserved thanks to 3D technology.

Fort Conger on Ellesmere Island was established in 1875 by British explorers looking for the North Pole.

The Stories This Week 

An abbreviated version of Canadian Week in Review (CWR) has been produced this week due to vacation. I will return from vacation the 11 of August.

Thank you.

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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 01 Aug 2015


Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning -

Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival 

This weekend marks the opening of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, which takes place from July 31 to August 2, 2015, in Dauphin, Manitoba. 

It showcases the richness of Ukrainian culture and the history of Canada’s Ukrainian community. This year’s Festival is especially significant as we celebrate its 50th anniversary.

To see what events are happening, go to http://www.cnuf.ca/

The Family History Library Announces Free Classes for AUGUST 2015

These classes and workshops are designed to help individuals and families find their ancestors and teach others family history techniques.

August 01 1:00 P.M. Reading Spanish Handwriting (in English) Webinar

August 05 10:00 A.M. Advancing Your Polish Genealogy: 300 Years of Records Webinar 

August 13 6:00 P.M. Planning a Research Trip Webinar

August 12 1:00 P.M. Genealogía Descendente Webinar

August 27 6:00 P.M. Immigration into the United States Webinar


Edmonton Heritage Festival turns 40

1974, the Alberta government declared the first Monday in August an annual holiday for recognizing and celebrating the ethnic heritage of Alberta residents. Two years later, the first Heritage Festival attracted 20,000 people.

This year's festival will include a Heritage History Tent in the middle of Hawrelak Park to celebrate the festival's four-decade run.

The tent will be staffed by former presidents and chairs of the festival board, and will feature a visual tour of past festivals. 

The 11 original pavilions were Arab, Caribbean, Chile, Philippines, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Scandinavia and Wales.

This year's lineup of 61 pavilions representing more than 80 cultures will include five new countries - Haiti, Lebanon, Morocco, Rwanda and South Sudan.

For further information, go to http://www.heritage-festival.com/

Note: I will be on vacation until the 11th of August. The Canadian Week in Review (CWR) will still be printed every Monday morning, but there may be some Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) not posted during the week. 

Have a nice day researching!