OUTREACH
A Strategic Plan was adopted by the Alberta Genealogical Society in September 2018. The first part of the plan was "Outreach" - a goal for the branches to reach out to their communities; to provide more awareness about genealogy and the search for our ancestors.
At each of these presentations, folders were handed out with material on how to get started (pedigree charts, family group sheets, tips on researching, a list of free websites to use, etc.) as well as information on the Wetaskiwin Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society, the Family History Centre, and how to use FamilySearch.
The branch is hopeful that some of the presentations' attendees will either start their research, continue their research, or be inspired to join our branch, come to the Family History Centre, or in some way start working on researching and recording their family history.
It is never to late to start your family history research. However, the sooner you start the more rewards you will attain throughout your search. Read more....
There are many databases to search while you research your ancestors, but most require a subscription. Ancestry.com, library edition is free for Wetaskiwin Public Library patrons. Read more....
In order to reach out beyond the boundaries of the City of Wetaskiwin, a presentation was done at Ma-Me-O Beach. There's more....