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Welcome

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
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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 Events

 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.  

Our next meeting will be held on THURSDAY, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm. 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 program will feature members describing "10 Minute Ancestors" - individuals with stories to tell! Members are invited to share an interesting ancestor with us – you may bring/show some photos or memorabilia or simply tell their story. Please join us to share your 10 minutes, or just join us to listen to others’ stories! 

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 on Thursdays have entered the final rotation of meetings for 2024-25. 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

 

 

 

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Announcements

Change in date!

Building Your Family Tree - From the Roots Up

This program is being recheduled to the fall of 2025.  Watch this website or our Facebook page/group for further information once September arrives!

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Genealogy Charts

If you find it useful to keep track of ancestors on paper, we have 7-generation (pedigree format) and 10-generation (fan format) charts for sale. They are 24x36 inches, and are $10.00 each. Just speak to Jane Richardson or Holly Pitka at a Branch meeting, or email us at info@genealogysaskatoon.ca   to purchase one.  A photo of the 7-generation pedigree chart can found here; a photo of the 10-generation fan chart can be found here.

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2025 Heritage Festival

On Sunday, February 2nd, the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon held its annual festival day (12:00 noon – 5:00 pm) at the Western Development Museum, with the theme Discovering Our Heritage. This annual festival brings together numerous heritage and cultural organizations in Saskatoon under one roof to showcase them to the public.

Many thanks to the dedicated SBSGS members who volunteered their time and enthusiasm to work at our booth! 

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Interesting Websites

How Libraries are Revolutionizing Family Tree Research.

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Saskatoon Genealogy on Facebook

Have you checked out our two Facebook sites yet?
The SBSGS business page can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/SaskatoonGenealogy/.
Follow this site to hear about SBSGS activities and events.

The Saskatoon Genealogy Group can be found at: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4970777987/
or accessed via a link in the upper right corner of this page of the SBSGS website. 

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Contact Us

We would like to hear from you!

Please send us your ideas for speakers, comments on our website, questions for our Board, or any other thoughts you may have that would help us improve our Branch.

We can be contacted either by "snail-mail" at:

SBSGS
Bay 1, 1730 Quebec Ave. 
Saskatoon SK   S7K 1V9

or, you can send us an email to info@genealogysaskatoon.ca.