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AGS Special Interest Groups (SIGs)


The Alberta Genealogical Society sponsors Special Interest Groups for its members. SIGs consist of a small group who meet on a regular basis and have an interest in a specific country, geographic region, or subject. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with liked-minded individuals, to share resources, watch presentations and assist each other in the challenges of genealogy. 


Two branches of AGS have SIGs: Edmonton and Medicine Hat. For meeting times and places see below. More information can be found on our Calendar and Branch pages.  Meetings  most likely held on either Zoom or Hybrid Type Meetings.


Group
Description
When and Where
Canada & U.S.A.

Members share their experience and knowledge about researching North American records. Presentations focus on specific areas covering the continent from coast to coast. The Library is open for personal research.


Updated News Coming Soon.   Keep checking the Edmonton Branch for upcoming events in 2023.

Computers in Genealogy
(Compugene)
By means of focused presentations and discussions on topics of interest, members can become comfortable and proficient in the use of their computers and software.

Meets every 2nd month, on the 3rd Thursday at 7:30pm in the months of Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Les


Computer
Assistance Group
Assisting individuals with computer challenges.

Meets monthly, on the 3rd Wednesday at 1:00pm at the Medicine Hat Branch Library. Contact Eileen.

DNA
This group examines and discusses the use of DNA as it relates to genealogy.

Meets every 2nd month, on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Oct, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Ellen


England & Wales

A gathering of people who share resources and discoveries by assisting each other in finding their English and Welsh roots.


Meets monthly, on the 1st Thursday at 7:00pm from Oct to Dec and Feb to June at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Bev.


French

Special presentations and discussions on researching French ancestors from North America to Europe. Demonstrations for researching online for records (birth/baptism, marriage, death/burial, notarial, census and more) in Nouvelle-France, Quebec, Ontario, Acadia, some U.S. states, and France will be provided. Other topics will be reviewed such as terminology used in French records, history of French Canadian Genealogy, resources available at the Edmonton's French Genealogical Society, Société généalogique du Nord-Ouest, and more.  


Check the Edmonton Branch calendar each month as meeting dates may change. Meeting location at the Edmonton Branch Library. Email Branch Contact


Genealogy Family Tree
Members meet to work on their personal family tree; and assist, or seek assistance with: research, using genealogical software, programs in the library, showcase webinars, or simply share time with other genealogists. Setting is small and comfortable.

Group will not be meeting until Spring 2023.    Contact Doreen for meeting dates.



German Heritage

Meets to discuss topics of interest in

genealogy related to German people in Germany, elsewhere in Europe and in places to which they emigrated.

Meets every 2nd month, on the 1st Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the months of Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, June and Aug at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact John


Germans from Russia
Germans from Russia  The Germans from Russia SIG chair helps Branch members with their heritage. Other GR Branch members help by suggesting library and internet resources. Our growing library contains many GR books, maps, journals, and other resources.

No regular meetings are now held. Researchers with queries can e-mail  Mel 



Ireland
The purpose of the group is to help members help themselves with their Irish research. Members are not experts, but as a collective, strive to help one another with research challenges by sharing knowledge and experience.

Meets every 2nd month, on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30pm in the months of Oct, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library.

Contact Neal Cody

Post Scripts Family History Writers
A group interested in writing family history, genealogy books and articles. Discussions, presentations, and activities provide assistance to those wishing to build skills for such writing.

Currently not active
https://www.edmontongenealogy.ca/volunteer-opportunities
Scandinavian
A group of members researching the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Currently not active. https://www.edmontongenealogy.ca/volunteer-opportunities

Scotland

Whether your ancestors are from the Scottish Highlands or Lowlands the group aids and abets all levels of family historians.

Members share experience and knowledge for those researching their Scottish ancestors.

Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of November, January, March, May and September. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.

 Contact Lisa


Ukrainian
Members with interests that include the geographic areas of East Galicia (Ukraine), West Galicia (Poland), Bukovina (Ukraine and Romania), Poland, Prussia and Volhynia.

Currently not active  https://www.edmontongenealogy.ca/volunteer-opportunities






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