Seonaid (Shona) @genebrarian
@genebrarian.bsky.social
Snr research librarian (family history) in Tāmaki Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
Keen genealogist / family historian
Social justice. Woke
Genealogy: Scots/English/NFL/Irish ancestry
DNA: Scottish 53%, English 28%, Sweden/Denmark 9%, Ireland 7%, Norway 6%
Keen genealogist / family historian
Social justice. Woke
Genealogy: Scots/English/NFL/Irish ancestry
DNA: Scottish 53%, English 28%, Sweden/Denmark 9%, Ireland 7%, Norway 6%
Hey come on down to Central Library for our #otherWorldsday
Lots of sci fi goodness to take part in!
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/other-...
#AucklandLibraries: Other Worlds
Lots of sci fi goodness to take part in!
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/other-...
#AucklandLibraries: Other Worlds
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Hey come on down to Central Library for our #otherWorldsday
Lots of sci fi goodness to take part in!
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/other-...
#AucklandLibraries: Other Worlds
Lots of sci fi goodness to take part in!
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/other-...
#AucklandLibraries: Other Worlds
Follow new Facebook page for the Auckland Family History Expo 8-10 Aug
In its 11yr
Under new management, going strong
Stay tuned for updates!
Still seeking Expressions of interest for sponsors, raffle donors, speakers & exhibitors
Speak inperson, via Zoom, recorded
www.facebook.com/share/12LfUF...
In its 11yr
Under new management, going strong
Stay tuned for updates!
Still seeking Expressions of interest for sponsors, raffle donors, speakers & exhibitors
Speak inperson, via Zoom, recorded
www.facebook.com/share/12LfUF...
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Follow new Facebook page for the Auckland Family History Expo 8-10 Aug
In its 11yr
Under new management, going strong
Stay tuned for updates!
Still seeking Expressions of interest for sponsors, raffle donors, speakers & exhibitors
Speak inperson, via Zoom, recorded
www.facebook.com/share/12LfUF...
In its 11yr
Under new management, going strong
Stay tuned for updates!
Still seeking Expressions of interest for sponsors, raffle donors, speakers & exhibitors
Speak inperson, via Zoom, recorded
www.facebook.com/share/12LfUF...
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The BIRLS database is online thanks to Reclaim the Records! #genealogy #research
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
Reclaim The Records
We’re Reclaim The Records, a new not-for-profit activist group of genealogists, historians, researchers, and open government advocates. We identify important genealogical records sets that ought to be...
mailchi.mp
December 27, 2024 at 4:31 AM
The BIRLS database is online thanks to Reclaim the Records! #genealogy #research
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
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TPBill ..”reasonableness hides danger in its interpretation,a danger..also reflected in Acts misleading slogan”End division by race”
Te Tiriti isnt about division by race.Its about a relationship between 2 peoples..committed to this relationship &1 party doesnt get to redefine it on its own” #nzpol
Te Tiriti isnt about division by race.Its about a relationship between 2 peoples..committed to this relationship &1 party doesnt get to redefine it on its own” #nzpol
The Crown can’t decide on its own | E-Tangata
"Outside of its impact on Māori and race relations in Aotearoa, a significant long-term consequence of this bill will be the removal of one of the most important protections the New Zealand public hav...
e-tangata.co.nz
December 27, 2024 at 5:46 AM
TPBill ..”reasonableness hides danger in its interpretation,a danger..also reflected in Acts misleading slogan”End division by race”
Te Tiriti isnt about division by race.Its about a relationship between 2 peoples..committed to this relationship &1 party doesnt get to redefine it on its own” #nzpol
Te Tiriti isnt about division by race.Its about a relationship between 2 peoples..committed to this relationship &1 party doesnt get to redefine it on its own” #nzpol
Same here in Aotearoa New Zealand!
☠️
Nearly two-thirds of working private renters in England struggle to pay rent
December 27, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Same here in Aotearoa New Zealand!
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Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
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December 19, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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Tonight is the night! For this year's Dymond lecture, we're joined by Professors @Medievalmariner and John McAleer, who will discuss English merchant shipping and early modern maritime communities.
Find out more: ow.ly/j2Kb50SE3Pj
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: ow.ly/j2Kb50SE3Pj
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
December 5, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Tonight is the night! For this year's Dymond lecture, we're joined by Professors @Medievalmariner and John McAleer, who will discuss English merchant shipping and early modern maritime communities.
Find out more: ow.ly/j2Kb50SE3Pj
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: ow.ly/j2Kb50SE3Pj
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
November 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Kia Ora Sky People
What platform are people using for blogging these days?
Are we still using Blogger?
#genealogy #familyhistory #history #research #writing #stories
What platform are people using for blogging these days?
Are we still using Blogger?
#genealogy #familyhistory #history #research #writing #stories
November 24, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Kia Ora Sky People
What platform are people using for blogging these days?
Are we still using Blogger?
#genealogy #familyhistory #history #research #writing #stories
What platform are people using for blogging these days?
Are we still using Blogger?
#genealogy #familyhistory #history #research #writing #stories
Hey Sky people!
Here’s a short video about researching women ancestors that I made with colleagues about some of our resources.
#genealogy #familyhistory #socialhistory #libraries
#findingforemothers
youtu.be/wFrEp997Dn4?...
Here’s a short video about researching women ancestors that I made with colleagues about some of our resources.
#genealogy #familyhistory #socialhistory #libraries
#findingforemothers
youtu.be/wFrEp997Dn4?...
Finding Foremothers - Auckland Libraries Family History Collections
YouTube video by Auckland Libraries
youtu.be
November 24, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Hey Sky people!
Here’s a short video about researching women ancestors that I made with colleagues about some of our resources.
#genealogy #familyhistory #socialhistory #libraries
#findingforemothers
youtu.be/wFrEp997Dn4?...
Here’s a short video about researching women ancestors that I made with colleagues about some of our resources.
#genealogy #familyhistory #socialhistory #libraries
#findingforemothers
youtu.be/wFrEp997Dn4?...
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Others have noted it but I will too: The big reason Bluesky is so hot right now is that the people who add value to social media - the frequent posters in specific fields - are here now, talking to each other and creating the "spectator value" that draws users and attention.
Twitter’s heir apparent isn’t X or Threads — it’s Bluesky
The blue bird is dead. Long live the blue sky.
www.theverge.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Others have noted it but I will too: The big reason Bluesky is so hot right now is that the people who add value to social media - the frequent posters in specific fields - are here now, talking to each other and creating the "spectator value" that draws users and attention.
Signed and shared
November 17, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Signed and shared
November 9, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Setting up at the Digital Seniors Tech Expo
Come along and see us - we’re here till 4pm!
Come along and see us - we’re here till 4pm!
November 9, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Setting up at the Digital Seniors Tech Expo
Come along and see us - we’re here till 4pm!
Come along and see us - we’re here till 4pm!
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A starting point for #Genealogy on Bluesky!
Let me know if you would like to be added to it! If you’re interested & post about genealogy / family history — happy to add you (if I haven’t already)
go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Please repost this to help share with others!
Let me know if you would like to be added to it! If you’re interested & post about genealogy / family history — happy to add you (if I haven’t already)
go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Please repost this to help share with others!
November 7, 2024 at 5:15 PM
A starting point for #Genealogy on Bluesky!
Let me know if you would like to be added to it! If you’re interested & post about genealogy / family history — happy to add you (if I haven’t already)
go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Please repost this to help share with others!
Let me know if you would like to be added to it! If you’re interested & post about genealogy / family history — happy to add you (if I haven’t already)
go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Please repost this to help share with others!
Stand up for workers rights.
Stop the cuts.
Honour Te Tiriti.
End equality - restore equal pay
Secure our future - protect our environment
#nzctu #psa #FightBackTogether #marangaake #honourTeTiriti
#nzpol
Stop the cuts.
Honour Te Tiriti.
End equality - restore equal pay
Secure our future - protect our environment
#nzctu #psa #FightBackTogether #marangaake #honourTeTiriti
#nzpol
October 23, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Stand up for workers rights.
Stop the cuts.
Honour Te Tiriti.
End equality - restore equal pay
Secure our future - protect our environment
#nzctu #psa #FightBackTogether #marangaake #honourTeTiriti
#nzpol
Stop the cuts.
Honour Te Tiriti.
End equality - restore equal pay
Secure our future - protect our environment
#nzctu #psa #FightBackTogether #marangaake #honourTeTiriti
#nzpol
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Reminder.
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
'Entirely unacceptable': Dunedin Hospital project bombshell
The government has been accused of broken promises after an "entirely unacceptable" downgrade of the new Dunedin hospital project. Health Minister...
www.odt.co.nz
September 26, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Reminder.
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
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I have lived through:
Muldoon
Rogernomics
Ruthanasia
Paula Benefit
& I have never known a crueller more incompetent, more racist, absolutely leaderless government. There is not one of them I would piss on were they on fire
#NZPol
Muldoon
Rogernomics
Ruthanasia
Paula Benefit
& I have never known a crueller more incompetent, more racist, absolutely leaderless government. There is not one of them I would piss on were they on fire
#NZPol
August 17, 2024 at 5:01 AM
I have lived through:
Muldoon
Rogernomics
Ruthanasia
Paula Benefit
& I have never known a crueller more incompetent, more racist, absolutely leaderless government. There is not one of them I would piss on were they on fire
#NZPol
Muldoon
Rogernomics
Ruthanasia
Paula Benefit
& I have never known a crueller more incompetent, more racist, absolutely leaderless government. There is not one of them I would piss on were they on fire
#NZPol
I’ve been wearing new glasses for over a month now. Only one person has noticed and commented - a female colleague. People either are unobservant or think they are dreadful and can’t tell me!
August 16, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I’ve been wearing new glasses for over a month now. Only one person has noticed and commented - a female colleague. People either are unobservant or think they are dreadful and can’t tell me!
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I’m pretty concerned that no one (media or politicians) in this story called out ACTs proposal for what it is (eugenics) and explicitly said we should probs be avoiding eugenics
August 13, 2024 at 6:49 PM
I’m pretty concerned that no one (media or politicians) in this story called out ACTs proposal for what it is (eugenics) and explicitly said we should probs be avoiding eugenics
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Nothing screams "a government for the people" than benefit sanctions during a cost of living crisis! I dive deep (and angrily) more into this over at my substack, which you can read for free: open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
August 14, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Nothing screams "a government for the people" than benefit sanctions during a cost of living crisis! I dive deep (and angrily) more into this over at my substack, which you can read for free: open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
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And now when they give back the fish pond, that used to be beautiful but is now full of their rubbish, people say, well that's good isn't it.
No. No it isn't good.
No. No it isn't good.
"'Māori offer Pākehā a room in their house. Pākehā say, ‘No, we’ll have the house thanks but you can have the shed’."
#TangataTiriti
#TangataTiriti
Opinion - 'You don't understand': One university grade wobbled my whole world
Opinion: The professor's comment ‘you don’t understand’ knocked me off my pedestal.
www.nzherald.co.nz
July 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
And now when they give back the fish pond, that used to be beautiful but is now full of their rubbish, people say, well that's good isn't it.
No. No it isn't good.
No. No it isn't good.