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Category: PHR Programs11/12/12Just a friendly reminder regarding the upcoming Digging for Your Roots (genealogy) and Explore Regina (local history) workshops/lectures: ***
Did you know that Regina Public Library provides free access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world? The Library also offers online tutorials, so you can learn a new language, plan a trip abroad, or pick up a new hobby. May P. Chan, Prairie History librarian, demonstrates some of the incredible E-Library resources available at RPL. ***
Mocavo.com is the world's largest free genealogy search engine, with over 6 billion names in the index. Unlike Google, Mocavo is designed only to search genealogy websites, message boards and blogs. May P. Chan, RPL Prairie History librarian, demonstrates how genealogists can take full advantage of this amazing search engine. *** Program Description: Originally known as the Wholesale District in the early 1900s, Regina's Warehouse District grew to become a multi-purpose settlement offering warehouses, offices, family homes, grocery stores and even a school. Join Gord Goddard as he describes some of the area's famous buildings, its role in the economic and social development of Regina, and the bright future ahead for this fascinating district.  photo: panorama view of downtown Regina over the railway tracks For more information, call the Prairie History Room at 777-6011 10/06/12Categories: Local Genealogy/History Talks/Workshops, PHR Programs PHR Fall Programs: Digging For Your RootsThese programs are part of the RPL Prairie History Room's Digging for Your Roots series, created to help researchers discover their family roots. Saturday, Oct 20 2012 Digging for Your Roots: Ancestry Library Edition The Ancestry Library Edition database, an enhanced version of the popular genealogy tool, Ancestry.com, offers Library users a vast array of free online genealogical records for Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. May P. Chan, RPL Prairie History librarian, demonstrates how to use this incredible research tool more effectively and showcases some of the hidden features of the database. *** HeritageQuest Online is a database offering an incredible and complimentary collection of U.S. Federal Census records, local history and genealogy books and magazine indexes for genealogists. May P. Chan, RPL Prairie History librarian, demonstrates the most effective methods for using this valuable research tool, as well as some of its hidden features. *** Saturday, Nov 17 2012 Digging for Your Roots: E-Library Resources for Genealogists Did you know that Regina Public Library provides free access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world? The Library also offers online tutorials, so you can learn a new language, plan a trip abroad, or pick up a new hobby. May P. Chan, Prairie History librarian, demonstrates some of the incredible E-Library resources available at RPL. *** Saturday, Nov 24 2012 Digging for Your Roots: Mocavo, What? Mocavo.com is the world's largest free genealogy search engine, with over 6 billion names in the index. Unlike Google, Mocavo is designed only to search genealogy websites, message boards and blogs. May P. Chan, RPL Prairie History librarian, demonstrates how genealogists can take full advantage of this amazing search engine. *** For more information, call the Prairie History Room at 777-6011
10/03/12Join the Prairie History Room as we explore local architecture, historical events and key personalities. Registration not required. October 9 - Explore Regina: History of North Central Program Description: North Central's rich history began in the late 19th century as an immigrant and working-class neighbourhood. Join Jan Morier as she lovingly recounts her community's history, from the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the creation of housing for WWII veterans to the increasing urban residency of First Nations and Métis people. She will also discuss the North Central Regina History Project, a website to promote the area's history and capture stories of well-known Reginans who live in the area. * * * October 30 - Explore Regina: Aviation History Program Description: Did you know that Regina's Roland J. Groome was the first registered commercial pilot in Canada? Or that his airfield in the Lakeview area became Canada's first licensed "air harbour"? Join Will Chabun for a fascinating look back in time, at the personalities and events that helped shape Regina's rich and varied aviation history. * * * November 27 - Explore Regina: Heritage & History of Regina's Warehouse District Program Description: Originally known as the Wholesale District in the early 1900s, Regina's Warehouse District grew to become a multi-purpose settlement offering warehouses, offices, family homes, grocery stores and even a school. Join Gord Goddard as he describes some of the area's famous buildings, its role in the economic and social development of Regina, and the bright future ahead for this fascinating district. For more information call 777-6011 photo: panorama view of downtown Regina over the railway tracks 04/16/12
Newspapers do more than provide genealogical researchers with birth, marriage and death announcements. They are often a “window into the past” by helping to explain what life was like at a specific point in time. Today, more historical newspapers are being digitized and made available for users to search for articles more easily. Join Pat Ryan, professional genealogy researcher and instructor, as she offers tips how to use these resources and where to find these digital collections. Pre-registration is not required. Note: This is the last genealogy workshop that the Prairie History Room will be offering for Spring 2012. Please check our blog in July/August for the list of upcoming fall genealogy programming. 04/10/12Just a friendly reminder about this Saturday's upcoming free genealogy class!  Saskatchewan Archives (R-A122981)
Every woman led a life worth researching, but since not every woman created records, genealogists often have a challenging and difficult time tracing their female ancestors. Join Pat Ryan, professional genealogy researcher and instructor, as she offers successful tips and strategies for uncovering hard-to-find information about your female relatives. The session will focus on the types of resources created by women and about women and the methods used for determining maiden and married surnames. Pre-registration is not required. 03/13/12Categories: Events Around Regina, PHR Programs Invitation: "The History and Folklore of College Avenue" TalkYou are cordially invited to join the Prairie History Room as we explore what makes our city so intriguing in this upcoming free lecture that will examine local architecture, historical events and key personalities: The History and Folklore of College Avenue Location: RPL Film Theatre (lower level), Central Library, 2311-12th Avenue Pre-registration is not required. 03/11/12Just a friendly reminder about this Saturday's upcoming free genealogy class!
Confused, overwhelmed and frustrated by the millions of genealogy websites on the internet today? Unsure about whether or not you should buy an annual subscription to Ancestry.com not? Join May P. Chan, the Prairie History Librarian at Regina Public Library, as she rounds up and examines the best genealogy websites of 2012 available to researchers. Pre-registration is not required. 02/21/12Just a friendly reminder about this Saturday's upcoming free genealogy class! After the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown, fled the American colonies and settled in Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas and England. Today more than two million Canadians can trace their ancestry to these “Loyalists”. Join Pat and Gerry Adair from the Saskatchewan branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) who will explain what resources are available for anyone researching their Loyalists roots, the application process for membership, and upcoming activities planned by the group. Pre-registration is not required. 01/05/12  Back for another season, the Prairie History Room is offering several new genealogical workshops to help researchers discover their family roots. Whether it is learning how to start your genealogy research or how to track down your elusive Loyalist or female ancestors, this free series of lectures is guaranteed to kick start your family and local history research this spring. For more information about these workshops, phone the Prairie History Room at 777-6011.
Are you interested in tracing the origins of your family but are terrified on where to begin or look? Join May P. Chan, Prairie History Librarian at Regina Public Library, as she helps you start your family history research by going over the basics such as how to fill out time-saving pedigree charts and family group sheets, where to look for genealogical information, and how to develop a research strategy. Please note that this session is primarily geared for those who have not started their genealogical research and is not suited for those who are have taken previous genealogy classes from the Prairie History Room. NOTE: This is the only program that requires pre-registration. Please click on this link to register.
After the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown, fled the American colonies and settled in Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas and England. Today more than two million Canadians can trace their ancestry to these “Loyalists”. Join Pat and Gerry Adair from the Saskatchewan branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) who will explain what resources are available for anyone researching their Loyalists roots, the application process for membership, and upcoming activities planned by the group. Pre-registration is not required.
Confused, overwhelmed and frustrated by the millions of genealogy websites on the internet today? Unsure about whether or not you should buy an annual subscription to Ancestry.com not? Join May P. Chan, the Prairie History Librarian at Regina Public Library, as she rounds up and examines the best genealogy websites of 2012 available to researchers. Pre-registration is not required.
Every woman led a life worth researching, but since not every woman created records, genealogists often have a challenging and difficult time tracing their female ancestors. Join Pat Ryan, professional genealogy researcher and instructor, as she offers successful tips and strategies for uncovering hard-to-find information about your female relatives. The session will focus on the types of resources created by women and about women and the methods used for determining maiden and married surnames. Pre-registration is not required.
Newspapers do more than provide genealogical researchers with birth, marriage and death announcements. They are often a “window into the past” by helping to explain what life was like at a specific point in time. Today, more historical newspapers are being digitized and made available for users to search for articles more easily. Join Pat Ryan, professional genealogy researcher and instructor, as she offers tips how to use these resources and where to find these digital collections. Pre-registration is not required. 02/18/11Back by popular demand, the Prairie History Room is offering 7 brand new genealogical workshops to help researchers discover their family roots. Whether it’s a refresher in how to start or where and how to look for online records, this free series of lectures is guaranteed to help kick start your family and local history research this spring! Pre-registration is required. To get the full program description to register online, click on the program title:
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Using Newspapers for Research
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