Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Palaeography Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future England Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of most months from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada. This is an opportunity for you to access the library’s many resources - check our our map collection, the new databases on our library computers and of course, the thousands of books and journals on our shelves. We are also a Family Search Affiliate, so you can view images at our library that you may not be able to see at home.

No registration is required.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Family Tree Maker Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Ireland Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

From April - October, the meetings are hybride - held in-person at the BCGS Library and online via Zoom. During the winter months (November - March) the meetings are via Zoom only.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Writers Group Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future French Connection Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Scotland Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Atlantic Canada Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of most months from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada. This is an opportunity for you to access the library’s many resources - check our our map collection, the new databases on our library computers and of course, the thousands of books and journals on our shelves. We are also a Family Search Affiliate, so you can view images at our library that you may not be able to see at home.

No registration is required.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Family Tree Maker Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Palaeography Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Ontario Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

“The way of knowledge is like our old way of hunting. You begin with a mere trail – a footprint. If you follow that faithfully, it may lead you to a clearer trail – a track – a road. Later on there will be many tracks, crossing and diverging one from the other. Then you must be careful, for success lies in the choice of the right road.”
– Many Lightenings Eastman, SANTEE SIOUX

Join us to network and exchange information about indigenous ancestors, where and how to research. Focus each meeting will be a collaborative sharing, what you know, and what you are looking for.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Tracking Indigenous Roots Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom Confirmation Email.
For questions about this coffee chat please email webeditor@bcgs.ca.

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

From April - October, the meetings are hybride - held in-person at the BCGS Library and online via Zoom. During the winter months (November - March) the meetings are via Zoom only.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Writers Group Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Scandinavia Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Are you new to Chinese genealogy and don’t know where to start? Or have you been doing your family genealogy for a while and are stuck?

Come join BCGS member Linda Yip as we talk about Chinese genealogy issues, brick wall busters and the hidden gems of Chinese genealogical research. Bring your questions.

The time will not change regardless of Daylight Savings Time - please adjust accordingly. Eastern time is three hours ahead of Pacific time.

*Via Zoom – email Linda Yip at hello@past-presence.com and you will be sent an invitation to join the meeting via Zoom

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Eastern Europe Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Ontario Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada. This is an opportunity for you to access the library’s many resources - check our our map collection, the new databases on our library computers and of course, the thousands of books and journals on our shelves. We are also a Family Search Affiliate, so you can view images at our library that you may not be able to see at home.

No registration is required.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Family Tree Maker Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Palaeography Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future USA Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Kindertech is an ongoing in-person workshop on the third Saturday of most months from 10am to noon at the BCGS Library and Research Centre.

Kindertech is intended to teach very simple computer techniques and to help attendees use their computers for family history.

Previous sessions have covered screenshots/screengrabs, blog reader apps, and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Email kindertech@bcgs.ca if you have suggestions for future topics.

The facilitators are Margaret Sharon and Meg Riter. This is a hands-on workshop; bring your own device (laptop, tablet and/or phone) so you can practice at your own pace with as much support as you need.

No registration is required.

The BCGS Writers Group meets the last Tuesday of each month.

From April - October, the meetings are hybride - held in-person at the BCGS Library and online via Zoom. During the winter months (November - March) the meetings are via Zoom only.

Facilitator: Ann Buchanan

Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Writers Group Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Canadian Prairies Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future Exploring Genetic Genealogy Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future British Columbia Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Guest Speaker:

An invitation from the BCGS to the meeting, using Zoom, will be sent to members.
Watch your inbox for more details about the website address,
meeting number and password.

If you don’t receive the email by the day before the meeting, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

Each member needs a 'free' Zoom account to participate. Go to www.zoom.us to sign up for your free account.

*Via Zoom - Register HERE at least 24 hours ahead of time .

• BCGS Members - Please include your BCGS membership number

• Affiliate Society Members - please include the name of your Affiliate Society plus the current secret word.

• Guests - If you would like to attend as a guest, please type in the word “guest”. We welcome guests to attend a coffee chat once but we require them to become members if they wish to continue attending.

Once you have registered, you will be notified of future England Coffee Chats automatically and do not need to re-register. You will also receive a reminder email a day or two ahead of each chat.

You can cancel your registration via a link in your Zoom confirmation email.

Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada. This is an opportunity for you to access the library’s many resources - check our our map collection, the new databases on our library computers and of course, the thousands of books and journals on our shelves. We are also a Family Search Affiliate, so you can view images at our library that you may not be able to see at home.

No registration is required.