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.

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 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.

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

Promotional graphic for a Victoria Genealogical Society Heritage History Hour event titled “Black Histories of British Columbia: Stories, Realities, Legacies.” The left side features the words “Black History Month” stacked vertically in bold blocks of green, yellow, and red against a black background with a colourful geometric pattern at the bottom. The right side contains event details with the Victoria Genealogical Society logo at the top. Text reads: “VGS Heritage History Hour – The Victoria Genealogical Society in association with the BC Black History Awareness Society presents: Black Histories of British Columbia: Stories, Realities, Legacies. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm. Presenter: Fran Morrison.” A portrait photo of Fran Morrison appears beside the text, and the BC Black History Awareness Society logo is displayed at the bottom.

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

Promotional graphic for a Victoria Genealogical Society workshop titled “Using Heraldry in Genealogy.” The design features a large heraldic shield divided into four sections with traditional patterns: a lion silhouette, a chevron pattern, a fleur-de-lis motif, and a second lion figure in contrasting colours. Overlaid text reads: “VGS Workshop – Using Heraldry in Genealogy – Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 10:00–12:00 am – Presenter: Kathie Ross.” The Victoria Genealogical Society logo appears at the bottom.

🛡️ 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

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

Diana Elder

Ashley Bens

Mark Thompson

Steve Little

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

our Society has a new discussion group for records from the Netherlands. If you want to email me at mervscott@victoriags.net I could connect you to him.

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.

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)

We're so excited for upcoming workshop from Sonia so we can also talk about her latest fictional novel for all #genealogy lovers, Provenance Unknown.

Such a wonderful and meaningful enterprise. Congratulations to all involved.

A friend my enjoyed this event but I missed it. Will it happen again?

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.

What a treat we have for #genealogy lovers! A professional archivist, Kaetlen Bursey, is presenting a workshop for our non profit society titled "An Archivist's Best Practices for the Family Historian". Registration is now open at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

Your local #FamilyHistory Society will always be looking for volunteers. Consider helping out to keep your society running. buff.ly/3Qmm3R0

Keep up with our next season of workshops and seminars by signing up for our free events newsletter at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

This is going to be fun and informative!
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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...

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...