Who Are We?

The Saskatoon Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SBSGS) is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote and develop the study, research and preservation of genealogy and family history.

The first organizational meeting of SBSGS was held on Jan 23, 1971 and thanks to the support and dedication of almost 700 past and current members we are still going strong after more than 50 years!

Click here- 50th Anniversary recognition from SGS

Membership

Membership in our Branch requires concurrent membership in our parent organization, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS). For 2025, SGS membership (Jan – Dec) is $70. Saskatoon Branch (SBSGS) membership is an additional $30 (must be an SGS member first).

Benefits of membership in the Saskatoon Branch include: 10 monthly Branch Meetings with educational programming; Special Interest Chat Groups; monthly newsletter, News and Notes; Library access, including borrowing references to use at home; and numerous chances to interact with fellow genealogists. Our meetings are now available via multiple modalities: in person, online, and via Zoom. Distance from Saskatoon, and weather, now have little impact on our ability to share our love of genealogy with each other!  To get in touch with our Membership Coordinator, email sbsgsmembership@gmail.com.

Information about the benefits of membership in SGS and access to the membership application/renewal form can be found at 
https://saskgenealogy.com/member
ship-fees/

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It's Membership Time!

Individuals are encouraged to join or renew as soon as possible in order to receive the newsletter and meeting information, borrow library materials, and to participate in chat groups during 2025.

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 Branch Meetings

The theme for our 2024-25 programs  (September to June) is “Beyond the Basics!”  Speakers will cover topics that will be relevant to both new and seasoned genealogists, including expansion of topics covered in 2023-2024 and new topics not yet covered.  

Meetings are held every third Thursday at 7:00 PM.  Because of Easter, however, the April meeting will be held on April 24, 2025 (4th Thursday). This will be a HYBRID meeting so we welcome attendees to join us in person at #1 - 1730 Quebec Ave. in Saskatoon, or via Zoom.

The title of the presentation is On becoming an AG® professional - lessons learned.
Linda Yip, a member of the SBSGS since 2018, will reflect on her four-year journey to gain her Accredited Genealogist® designation in the hardest way possible: by tracing a Chinese-Canadian family in British Columbia. She'll discuss the challenges, the wins, and the techniques she developed along the way.

Members do not need to preregister; a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent out a few days before the meeting.

Non-members of SBSGS are welcome to attend the presentation for a fee of $10.00. Please contact us at info@genealogysaskatoon.ca for further information and to register.  

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Special Interest Chat Groups (Members Only)

Chat Group meetings via Zoom have resumed on Thursdays; members are welcome to attend any or all groups.  The complete January to June schedule can be found here. 

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Library Hours

With the return of in-person meetings. the Library will open at 6:15 PM before Branch meetings, and during the refreshment break. If you wish to get in touch with the Librarian, please email sbsgs.library@sasktel.net.