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 2024, SGS membership (Jan – Dec) is $70. SBSGS membership is $30 (must be an SGS member first).

Benefits of membership in SBSGS include: 10 monthly Branch Meetings; 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/

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 2024.

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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.  A schedule will be posted and sent to members in October.

Meetings are held every third Thursday at 7:00 PM. The next meeting is October 17; this will be a 'hybrid' meeting, held both in person at Bay 1 - 1730 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, and online via Zoom.  The Library will open at 6:15 PM for in-person attendees. 

The topic for the October 17 meeting will be Defining Métis Ancestry through Genealogy. The word Métis means different things across Canada and the USA. Understanding how Métis is defined can direct you to unique record collections to locate your ancestors. Registries can play an important role in your research and determining how and when to utilize them is important.

Join us on October 17 when Tammy Vallee, Deputy Chief of Administration with Métis Nation Saskatchewan will speak on this important topic. Tammy is the former Director of the MNS Registry, and a former SBSGS Board Member.

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.  

Special Interest Chat Groups (Members Only)

A new addition to our special interest chat groups will be a General Discussion Chat Group. The first session like this will be held October 24. This is your chance to bring ANY QUESTION or TOPIC on genealogy to the group for discussion and suggestions. As always, Zoom invitations are sent out a few days in advance of each meeting. The complete fall schedule can be found here. 

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Library Hours

The Library will be open at 6:15 PM, and at the break, in every in-person meeting (September, October, November (weather dependent), April, May, and June.) To get in touch with the Librarian, please email sbsgs.library@sasktel.net.