Welcome!
The Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. (MGS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1976 and incorporated in 1982. The Society promotes and encourages an interest in genealogy and family history in Manitoba. The main objectives of MGS are:
- To collect and preserve local genealogical and historical records and materials.
- To foster education in genealogical research through Society workshops and seminars.
- To encourage production of genealogical materials relating especially to Manitoba.
Every year more and more people are discovering the excitement and interest of tracing their family history. It is always best to start with what your relatives can tell you from their memories. After that, the public records, which every year are becoming more accessible, can be used to trace the generations further back, often over hundreds of years. The MGS can help you in getting started with this fascinating pastime.
Salisbury House ‘Fun’ Raiser
Enjoy great Salisbury House food in February and help MGS.
On selected days in February you and your friends can eat at any Winnipeg Salisbury House and Salisbury House will donate 20% of your bill (not including taxes or alcohol) to MGS. You will need to present, sign and date the Salisbury House fundraising letter attached here. Copies may also be picked up from MGS on open days. This is a win/win opportunity – great food and a great opportunity to support MGS!
MGS 2011 Seminar
Our 35th Anniversary Seminar is history now.
Thank you to all who participated to make this a succesful event. Feedback from those who attended has been positive and has made all the work of the Seminar Planning Committee worthwhile. Here are some images to tide you over until next time.
MGS Online Library Card Catalogue - KOHA
Are you searching for a book and you want to know if it is in one of the MGS Libraries? Check out the online MGS Library Card Catalogue. KOHA has a new look. Check it out!
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MGS Quick Links
Are you looking for? Cemetery Transcripts | MGS Research Assistance | KOHA - MGS Online Catalogue | Dauphin Branch | Southwest Branch | Southeast and Winnipeg Branch | Beautiful Plains Branch | Swan Valley Branch | Generations
Awards
In 1995, the Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. was the proud recipient of the National Achievement Award from Heritage Canada for the outstanding work of their Special Projects Committee in the transliteration of burials in Ukrainian and Polish cemeteries.
"These awards honour individuals or groups for their achievement in heritage advocacy and volunteerism, and for conservation projects that demonstrate a community's commitment to heritage conservation."
MGS Calendar
Please visit the MGS Calendar to see what exciting events are planned.
About Us
Are you looking for our location and hours? Would you like to contact a person in our organization?
Membership Information, Questions and Benefits
Membership in the Society is open to all those interested in researching family history. Individual, Associate, Life, Institutional and Corporate memberships are available to suit different interests.
Our Constitution
Our incorporated, not for profit organization is governed by our Constitution & Bylaws.
Information on Our Website
Visitors to our website should be familiar with our website disclaimer. Comments on the MGS home page may be forwarded to webmaster@mbgenealogy.com.
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