Beginners and experts alike are invited to our 6th Genealogy Fair. Attend workshops and lectures, speak with experts, browse exhibits, and connect with vendors. No registration. Just drop in.

 9:30 am Keynote Speaker  Mags Gaulden, The Power of Genetic Genealogy

Join us for Mags presentation on how genetic genealogy and DNA connects us all. She’ll look at the bright future of genetic genealogy and how you can use it to grow your family tree.

About Mags Gaulden
Mags is a professional genealogist specializing in genetic genealogy. As a co-founder of Grandma's Genes (grandmasgenes.com) in Ottawa, she works with people who want to further their family knowledge using DNA.

LECTURES and WORKSHOPS 

Researching Our British Home Children

With Lori Oschefski, British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association

Learn about Canada’s British Home Children and specific tools for researching your British Home Child ancestors.

Researching Your 20^th Century Canadian Ancestor

With Kathryn Lake Hogan, Looking4Ancestors

Discover where to find more recent records that will help add details to your 20^th century Canadian family.

Uncovering Waterloo County Undertakers: Solving History Mysteries

With Marion Roes, Historian

Learn how researching for funeral businesses led Marion to untapped resources for genealogy research and local burial traditions.

From a Family Tree to a Published Family History

Dianne Brydon, Author of The Stalwart Brydons

Join Dianne as she explores the journey and challenges of family history writing – from lore to fact.

Finding Hidden Secrets in the Databases of the OGS

Steve Fulton, U.E., Vice-President, Ontario Genealogical Society

Locate those hidden genealogical gems in the databases of the Ontario Genealogical Society, including CanadianHeadstones.com and the virtual Waterloo Region Branch.

Ancestry in a Tube

Sherilyn Bell, Genetic Genealogist

Learn what you need to know about DNA basics, testing and chromosomes to get you started in genetic genealogy.

Abstracts and Registers – Finding Your Way in Land Registry Records

Ruth Burkholder, Professional Genealogist

Master how to navigate Ontario land registry records to discover your ancestors’ properties.

Genealogy 101: Start Your Family History Journey

Karen Ball-Pyatt, Local History Librarian, Kitchener Public Library

Genealogy newbie? Join Karen as she guides you through tips, tricks and resources to get you started on the road to discovering your ancestors.

Get Your Kids or Grandkids Involved!
Join us for Family Album Scrapbooking in the Grace Schmidt Room at 12 pm. Bring in your favourite photos and create a family album! We will supply all of the mixed media materials you need to create your own album. Grades 4 and up. 

No registration required.