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: 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:
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.
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!
Are you looking for? MGS Cemetery Transcripts | MGS Research Assistance | KOHA - MGS Online Catalogue | Dauphin Branch | Southwest Branch | Southeast and Winnipeg Branch | Beautiful Plains Branch | Swan Valley Branch | Generations
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."
Please visit the MGS Calendar to see what exciting events are planned.
Are you looking for our location and hours? Would you like to contact a person in our organization?
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 incorporated, not for profit organization is governed by our Constitution & Bylaws.
Visitors to our website should be familiar with our website disclaimer. Comments on the MGS home page may be forwarded to webmaster@mbgenealogy.com.