2024 Webinar Series - Topics of Interest Survey

2024 Ontario Genealogical Society Webinar Survey

Are there family history subjects that you would like to know more about? Is there an area of research that could help you break through your brick walls? Do you want more information about a specific country?

OGS would like your help in determining what topics and speakers you would like to hear in our 2024 webinar series.

Your feedback is very important to us, and we look forward to learning more about what you would like to see as part of future education programs at the Society.

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* 1. Are you a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society – Ontario Ancestors?

Yes

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* 2. How long have you been a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society – Ontario Ancestors?

Not applicable

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

> 15 years

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* 3. Please rate your genealogy skills:

Expert - Professional

Advanced

Intermediate

Experienced Beginner

New Beginner

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* 4. What are your genealogy goals for 2024 (select your top 2)

Communicate my family history

Participate/give to my genealogy community

Create and execute an effective 12-month research plan

Establish a regular (daily, weekly, monthly) research/writing habit

Establish a regular (weekly/monthly) habit to connect with family members & gather family stories

Genetic genealogy research

Go on a research or family history trip

Preserve my family history

Utilize one or more new research sources

Utilize one or more new research methods/tools

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Are you interested in learning about methods & tools for research? If no, please select 'Not Applicable' in the next question.

Yes

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* 6. If yes, select up to 3 topics from the list below. Other suggestions may be entered in Question # 14.

DNA/Genetic Genealogy – Beginner

DNA/Genetic Genealogy – Intermediate/Advanced

Research Methodology & Procedures (proof standards, citation, copyright...)

Research Planning/Execution – effective & efficient

Research Trips & Family History Travel

Organizing & Storing Digital & Physical Records

Technology & Tools – Apps & Software

Technology & Tools – Internet, Search Engines, Social Media

Where to Research - Archives, Digital Collections, Municipalities, Public Libraries, Universities

Not Applicable

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* 7. Are you interested in preserving and communicating your family history? If no, please select 'Not Applicable' in the next question.

Yes

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* 8. If yes, select up to 3 topics from below. Other suggestions may be entered in Question # 14.

Legacy – Personal Legacy & Genealogy Will

Legacy – Preserving Family Heirlooms & Photographs

Legacy – Donating Family Heirlooms & Photographs

Legacy – Contributing to Your Genealogy Community (indexing, transcribing, donating, volunteering, mentoring, researching...)

Writing/Publishing Your Family History

Writing/Publishing Your Family History Children’s Book

Writing/Publishing Your Family History Cookbook

Writing/Publishing Your Family History Photobook

Writing/Publishing Using Digital Media – Blogs, Social Media, Websites

Your Family History Display, Presentation, Artwork, Gifts

Not Applicable

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* 9. Are you interested in learning about different types of records for research? If no, please select 'Not Applicable' in the next question.

Yes

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* 10. If yes, select up to 3 topics from below. Other suggestions may be entered in Question # 14.

Cemeteries

Criminal Records

County-specific Research Resources (select your counties of interest in Question # 13)

Education Records

Employment/Commerce/Industry/Union Records

Immigration Records

Land Records (Ontario & Canada)

Maps

Military Records (War, Homefront,...)

Newspapers

Oral Family History

Other Organizational Records (Club, Fraternity, Service, Sport...)

Photographs, Post Cards, Artwork, Images

Religious Records

Social History Records

Not Applicable

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* 11. Are you interested in learning more about resources related to specific ethnic, religious and cultural communities? If no, please select 'Not Applicable' in the next question.

Yes

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* 12. If yes, select up to 3 topics from the list below. Other suggestions may be entered in Question # 14.

Amish & Mennonite Ancestors

Black History

Catholic Ancestors

Eastern Asian Religions (Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh...)

Female Ancestors / Women’s History

Indigenous Ancestors

Jewish Ancestors

LGBTQ+ Ancestors

Muslim Ancestors

Persons with Disabilities (Deaf, Blind, Institutions...)

Political & Social Movers & Shakers (Conscientious objectors, Suffragettes...)

Protestant Ancestors

Quaker Ancestors

Not Applicable

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* 13. What geographic area are you researching? (Add as many as relevant)

Canada - Ontario

Canada - Quebec

Canada - PEI, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia

Canada - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Canada - BC, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon

Caribbean

United States

South & Central America

England

Ireland

Scotland

Europe - Western (France, Germany, Switzerland, etc.)

Europe - Eastern (Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, etc.)

Europe – Scandinavian/Nordic (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, etc)

Europe – Mediterranean (Greece, Italy, Spain, etc)

Australia & New Zealand

Asia - South

Asia - East

Middle East

Africa

Other Geographic Area/Expand on Answer above (please specify)

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* 14. We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the direction of our programming for 2024. If you have any questions about the Ontario Genealogical Society, please email - info@ogs.on.ca.

If you have further information you would like to share regarding the webinar selections for 2024, please leave your comments/suggested speakers, and topic ideas here.