'Language is a dialect with an army and a navy:' Chinese speakers reflect on diversity in Richmond

'Language is a dialect with an army and a navy:' Chinese speakers reflect on diversity in Richmond

“Chinese is not just Mandarin or Cantonese; we have a lot of dialects,” says a KPU undergraduate.

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The Augustan Society will be hosting a live lecture on Zoom on September 5, 2026, 9 am Pacific Time: "The Witches of Essex: Witchcraft, Persecution, and the Witch Trials of Early Modern England with Norman Bambridge" For more info and to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The BCGS is hosting a four-week course by Zoom, "Getting Started with Legacy Family Tree" this October. Free for BCGS Members & Affiliate Members, $40 for non-members. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory For more details and registration: www.bcgs.ca/legacyftclass

Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. has announced many of the guests for Season 13! #genealogy #FamilyHistory people.com/finding-your...

Rita Moreno, Bette Midler, Noah Wyle Among ‘Finding Your Roots’ Season 13 Lineup: See Who Else Is Set to Appear (Exclusive)

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the stars who will take a deep dive into their family history on PBS’s ‘Finding Your Roots’ season 13. Bette Midler, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rita Moreno and Noah Wyle are am...

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British Columbia births from 1904, marriages from 1950, and deaths from 2005 now searchable online via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social of Genealogy à la Carte. #FamilyHistory #BCArchives @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social genealogyalacarte.ca/british-colu...

Linda Yip of @past-presence.bsky.social shares the sad story of erasure of the names of 95.4% of the Chinese residents of Victoria in the 1891 Canadian census. past-presence.com/2026/08/12/w...

When a census hides as much as it shows: the 1891 census of Victoria, BC - Past Presence

It was fascinating to apply new technology to an old problem. I learned more about the problematic 1891 census of Victoria, found an alternative census I didn’t know existed, and was able to …

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We received a request from someone searching for these heirloom photos of their grandparents and great grandparents. They were sold at auction in Nanaimo around 2000. If you have them or know where they are, please message us. Thank you! #FamilyHistory

Reminder BCGS members! Our montly online meeting is this Wednesday August 12. Our guest speaker is Abby Lizee, who will talk about properly cleaning and preserving headstones. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.bcgs.ca/abby-lizee-1...

September is approaching, and so are the #BCGS Coffee Chats! Here are the weekly Thursday chats for September to December 2026. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory More info: www.bcgs.ca/coffee-chats

Enjoy this timeless advice for genealogists, from the August 1974 issue of the "BC Genealogist": “Ten Commandments for Genealogy” by Dorothy L. MacInnes. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

The BCGS Membership Sale ends soon. Enjoy access to all the benefits of BCGS full membership for $40.00 - almost 40% off! Annual membership runs the calendar year, lock in your discount for the rest of 2026! www.bcgs.ca/memberships-...

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Don't just take our word for it. Linda Yip of @past-presence.bsky.social touts the benefits of membership in a genealogical society. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory past-presence.com/2026/08/04/r...

Remote access to subscription sites and so much more: the value in genealogy societies - Past Presence

At various points, I have been a member of genealogy and history societies across Canada and the U.S. If you’ve never considered joining your local society, here’s a gentle reminder to …

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Join us this Tuesday for the 2026 Toronto History Lecture. Aug 4, 7:30pm, FREE. Register for your Zoom link: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront.... Dr. Melanie Knight will tell us about the Home Service Association, a Black community organization in Toronto with roots back to 1918.

The latest from Genealogy Conference Keeper for the week of August 2, 2026. #FamilyHistory tinyurl.com/2ua5798j

Happy BC Day from all of us at the BC Genealogical Society!

Thoughts on biography, AI, and a return to undergraduate teaching as David Wilson steps down as editor of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography: stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/celtic-...

Our August Members Meeting is right around the corner, 12 August 2026 at 7 pm! Our guest speaker is Abby Lizee. She has an archaeology degree and has worked in museums for 10 years. She'll talk about properly cleaning and preserving headstones. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.bcgs.ca/abby-lizee-1...

News today that the National Archives has taken their genealogy site offline indefinitely. Find where to get the collections elsewhere here: cbgenealogy.ie/nai-collecti... #IrishGenealogy #AncestryHour #GenHour #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

5 things I learned researching the Drouin Collection on Ancestry and Généalogie Québec Researching this case has given me new insights into the Drouin Collection, from why you might want to invest in two databases, to why you might not be able to find that elusive ancestor....

5 things I learned researching the Drouin Collection on Ancestry and Généalogie Québec

Researching this case has given me new insights into the Drouin Collection, from why you might want to invest in two databases, to why you might not be able to find that elusive ancestor.

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The 2026 Toronto History Lecture is Aug 4. The virtual crowd is growing. We're expecting guests from coast-to coast in Canada and 7 US states. You should come, too, to hear Dr. Melanie Knight present: A Grocery Store, a Library, and the Struggle for Space. torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Come with me to Edinburgh! :)

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Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2027 research trip to Edinburgh. Join us June 13-20 for a week of genealogy research with a professional genealogist, exploring everything Edinburgh has to offer, camaraderie, connection with your roots, and more! Details and registration at scottishgenealogy.ca

In this week’s roundup, the future of genetic genealogy, a welcome home for a WWII hero, a journey from America to Israel, a threat to historic records, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

Genealogy Roundup, July 22 - Megan Smolenyak

In this week’s roundup, the future of genetic genealogy, a welcome home for a WWII hero, a journey from America to Israel, a threat to historic records, and more!

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There are thousands of archives around the UK, and many of these have collections that span back a thousand years. Our guide will give you the know-how to start using them... https://f.mtr.cool/yzlajrhaaj

The Richmond Public Library (@rplbc.bsky.social) presents Dr. Yao Xiao of UBC for a lecture uncovering the rural roots still shaping Chinese Canadian identity, on July 25, 2026. In-Person: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29e... Online: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29f...

The National Trust for Canada invites you to participate in Historic Places Days. This year's theme is "Communication Through Place and Time." historicplacesdays.ca

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa has announced its annual conference, to be held on October 17 and 18, 2026. The theme: "Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors" #genealogy #FamilyHistory www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere...

The Toronto Branch Ontario Genealogical Society presents its 15th annual Toronto History Lecture on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 pm EDT online via Zoom. Free to participate but you need to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/toronto-hist... #genealogy #FamilyHistory

This is great advice! We appreciate all our volunteers and welcome their service. ❤️

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Family History Societies survive because of volunteers. Every hour given helps protect records, knowledge, and heritage. With just a little time you can get involved in many different ways. Find your local society and ask about how you can help? www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society

❓#QuestionOfTheWeek Do you have French roots? 🇫🇷 Tell us about your French ancestors! youtube.com/shorts/xC-yD... www.wikitree.com/g2g/2057105 #CollaborativeGenealogy

❓#QuestionOfTheWeek Do you have French roots in your family tree? 🇫🇷

Bonjour! Do you have any French ancestors? Tell us about them below, and explore our France Project to connect with others researching French roots. https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2057105 Hovering…

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For the Fourth of July, we're featuring #BCGS Affiliate Member, the Pacific Dogwood Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory pacificdogwoodchapternsdar.wordpress.com