11 January 2021

Share your Stuff at the OGS Conference

OGS/Ontario Ancestors announces a request for lecture proposals for its 2021 virtual conference to be held 4-6 June 2021. 

The Ontario Genealogical Society is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2021. The conference theme for this year is My Roots, Your Roots, Our Ontario Roots.

Topics being considered include: the origins of Ontario settlers including, but not limited to, Indigenous, Asian, and Black Canadians; migration into, within, and out of Ontario; immigration; Ontario history, its records, and repositories; land and military records; methodology, analysis, and problem-solving in genealogical research; technology; DNA; mobile devices and apps; organization; society management and development; and social media.

Virtual tours of museums, archives and libraries in Ontario will also be considered.

Specifically, we are seeking new, unique and enterprising proposals.

Interested speakers are strongly encouraged to submit multiple proposals for either one-hour general sessions, or two-hour workshops. There is no limit to the number of proposals a speaker may submit.

Submit proposals using the submission form found on the Ontario Ancestors website at https: / / ogs.on.ca/conference-speaker-submission/

The deadline for submission of lecture proposals is Sunday. 7 February 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.

Speakers are required to use an electronic presentation program and will be required to present on-camera for the duration of their presentation.

Comment: The bold above is mine. OGS can usually rely on proposals from established Ontario speakers. With this being an online conference I'm hoping there will be pertinent proposals from speakers from a wider geographic area that will not require travel. If you know of anyone don't hesitate to bring the call to their attention. Find it at https://ogs.on.ca/conference-2021-call-for-proposals/

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