Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference

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Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes

Watch Allan Marble, former president of the Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes, explain the history and background of the Institute.

- Film Credit: Christopher Devanney, 2019

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Nova Scotia Ancestors Certificate

The Genealogy Association of Nova Scotia is very pleased to offer the Nova Scotia Ancestors certificate as a way to honour your direct line ancestors. While the confederation of Canada did not occur until 1867, the Mi’kmaq peoples were living in what is now Nova Scotia for 10,000 years. The first European settlers, the French, established a permanent settlement in 1605, North America’s first. The certificate honours those who lived in Nova Scotia at any time before July 1, 1867. Proof of the direct lineage is required.

For further information, prices and an example of how to display the certificate, please refer to the NS Ancestors Certificate page.

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Upcoming Events

Telling Your Ancestors' Stories: A Writing Workshop

Saturday, Apr. 15th

Do you have a story to tell about your ancestors, but not sure how to get started writing it? This workshop will give you all ...

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Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference

Saturday, Apr. 22nd

Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference - Registration Now Open nsgenconference.ca April 22 & 23, 2023 9:30AM-5:30PM AST (UTC-04:00) $29 for GANS Members ...

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SECRET IN LOWER SELMAH

Saturday, Apr. 29th

The presentation will be a lively mixture of video narrative produced by Dale Stevens, and anecdotes in which Merrill tells the story of the U.S. ...

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All lectures are open to the public and will be held unless otherwise noted in the lecture room of the GANS offices at 33 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.