Hundreds of thousands of Scots have emigrated to Canada since the late 18th century, seeking opportunities across the Atlantic. The first waves of Scottish settlement were in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, but as more and more land opened up, Scots set down roots in Ontario and the west. Perhaps your ancestors were among them. Toronto Branch is pleased to present a new series of online talks over three evenings in March titled […]
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Change of plans! Our next Toronto Branch meeting will still take place on Monday, October 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). It will be entirely online via Zoom and open to all. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, our originally scheduled speaker is no longer able to attend. We look forward to hearing Pat Barnett’s presentation on civil rights activist Stanley Grizzle at a future date. We’re delighted that Jane MacNamara has agreed […]
PLEASE NOTE: The originally scheduled presentation has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. See our next post to find out about our updated program. Our next Toronto Branch meeting will take place on Monday, October 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). It will be entirely online via Zoom and open to all. The presentation by speaker Pat Barnett, the President of the East York Historical Society, on Torontonian Stanley George Sinclair Grizzle […]
Registration is now open for two more Toronto Branch fall events. We’re offering an eight-week course, beginning in October, led by instructor Jane E. MacNamara on Basic Genealogy and Family History. This course will be held at North York Central Library on Wednesday afternoons, and is designed for those who are just setting out on their family history journeys or who wish to upgrade their basic research skills.* Learn how to climb your family tree on […]