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British Columbia Genealogical Society
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The British Columbia Genealogical Society incorporated in 1971. Our members have been researching, preserving, and publishing their family histories and those of British Columbian families for over 50 years. #BCGS #genealogy https://www.bcgs.ca
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British Columbia Genealogical Society @bcgs.bsky.social · Nov 29
The British Columbia Genealogical Society is now on Bluesky! Find us at www.bcgs.ca #genealogy #FamilyHistory
BCGS Home — British Columbia Genealogical Society
Genealogical library housing over 18,000 books plus maps, newspapers, and journals covering the whole world but specializing in British Columbia.
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The first #BCGS Members' Meeting of the year is this Wednesday January 14, 2026 via Zoom! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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January 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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With the holidays coming to a close, the #BCGS Library reopens today! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Season 12 of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. premieres tonight! #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Finding Your Roots | Season 12 Official Trailer | Ancestry
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January 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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All the best for 2026 from the British Columbia Genealogical Society! #HappyNewYear
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December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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B.C.'s most popular baby name in 2025 has been popular through the ages
B.C.'s most popular baby name in 2025 has been popular through the ages
The name has been popular among Canadian and American families for the past five years.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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So you traded in the ugly sweater for returns cash? Some ideas on what to do with the dough... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.legalgenealogist.com/2025/12/26/t...
The returns of the 2025 season
What to do with the returns cash Okay. Let's all admit it. Come on. Say it out loud and get it over with. Here... The Legal Genealogist will go first: Not everything we got for a holiday gift was a hi...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Researching your #FamilyHistory is an important part of #genealogy, but so is writing about it and sharing. A great way to do so is through @amyjohnsoncrow.bsky.social's #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge! You can sign up here to participate: www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors...
December 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the BC Genealogical Society!!
December 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Worth repeating. (via @jmendelsohn.bsky.social)

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Children Can't be Born Before Their Parents: A common-sense guide for genealogical beginners - MyHeritage Blog
This is a guest post by Jennifer Mendelsohn. A freelance journalist for more than 20 years, Jennifer Mendelsohn's work has appeared in The New York Times,
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December 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Convocation programs can be a great resource. More universities are posting them online. For example, you can find graduation programs for the University of British Columbia has theirs online back to 1916! #genealogy #FamilyHistory #UBC @ubcarchives.bsky.social

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December 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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"William Head Quarantine Station [was] once as well-known as Ellis Island" via @past-presence.bsky.social #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Held on the west coast: the history of Albert Head and William Head Quarantine Stations (1884-1958)
Explore the history of Canada's quarantine stations, including Albert Head and William Head, and their roles during 19th-century pandemics.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Don't wait 'til your older relatives are gone! In particular, talk and listen to the older women in your life. #FamilyHistory #genealogy
December 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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It's time to renew your #BCGS membership - or join for the first time! #FamilyHistory #genealogy

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December 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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The last OPEN RESEARCH DAY at the #BCGS Library for 2025 is this coming Sunday! #genealogy #FamilyHistory
December 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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We might need to rethink where we find genealogical records!

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December 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Reminder! The monthly #BCGS Members' Virtual Meeting is this Wednesday, December 10, at 7 pm! #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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December 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Check out Gail Dever's weekly "crème de la crème" genealogy roundup at Genealogy à la carte! #genealogy #FamilyHistory @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social

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This week's crème de la crème - December 6, 2025 - Genealogy à la carte
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsLAC Explores AI by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connection. Searching Reclaim the Records’ New York State Death Index by Marian Burk Wood on Climbing ...
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December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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This is a fantastic chart summarizing the problems with AI, created by Steve Little, the AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society. #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Bears repeating (again and again and again and again...): Officials at Ellis Island did *not* change your immigrant ancestor's name! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Why Your Ancestor Changed Their Name (And No, It Wasn't Ellis Island) - Genealogy Explained
Here's what you think happened: Your great-grandfather stepped off the boat at Ellis Island. A cranky clerk couldn't pronounce "Wojciechowski," shrugged, and
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November 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Our favourite is "“How’s the Family?” → “Which Century Are We Talking About?” 😄 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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The Genealogist's Guide to Small Talk: How to Turn Any Conversation Into a Discussion About Dead Relatives - Genealogy Explained
With the holiday season approaching, you're about to be trapped in countless family gatherings, office parties, and neighborhood potlucks.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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"How to decipher the secret codes to quickly find microfilmed vital records for B.C." via @past-presence.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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How to decipher the secret codes to quickly find microfilmed vital records for B.C. - Past Presence
Use the secret codes to quickly film BC vital records on microfilm
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November 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Fun Family History Friday at the Surrey Libraries!! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Fun Family History Friday
Join us for some lively, open family history discussions in roundtable format. We will discuss up and coming family history programs. Find out what's new in our family history databases.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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It's time to renew your #BCGS membership for 2026! (And if you're not a member, what a great time to join!) #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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November 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Here is my latest post to my blog. This post will be helpful for anyone researching ancestors and relatives who immigrated to Canada. Thankfully, the featured database is in English. lostrussianfamily.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
Top tips for researching Ukrainian and Russian immigrants on Canada’s free national archives portal
The struggle to research Ukrainian and Russian ancestors can be truly frustrating. Thankfully, the national Canadian Archives portal has incredible genealogy collections filled with scanned and ind…
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November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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"Richmond’s Early Chinese Canadian Settlers: LAM Ching Ling and CHEW Gore" on the Friends of the Richmond Archives Blog #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Richmond’s Early Chinese Canadian Settlers: LAM Ching Ling and CHEW Gore
Clarence Sihoe 5 November 2025 Introduction In late 2017, after almost fifteen years of research, I completed a book that explored the history of my mother’s family in Canada. Driven by curiosity a…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM