Chinese Canadian Family History Workshop

RMEvent, Genealogy

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On Friday May 12th, 2023, the Burnaby Village Museum is hosting a workshop on researching Chinese ancestry. Registration is required at https://webreg.burnaby.ca/webreg/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=9102 Learn the tools and techniques used to research Chinese ancestors who emigrated to Canada. Researcher May Yan will provide an introduction to the methods used to trace Chinese family histories, and researcher Geoff Wing will share his story … Read More

February 23 | Continue the Family Tradition

RMChinese Genealogy, Education, Event, Family History, Genealogy

Do you want to know the origin of your family name, or the meaning of genealogy, and the challenges of revising your genealogy? ‘Continue the Family Tradition’ is presented by May Yan. This event will help you to learn about the content, layout, and structure of Chinese Genealogy. 2月23日|家风传承(粤语) 姓氏源流,家谱意义,修譜難點。甄梓晴老師將簡易講解中國傳統家譜內容、體例、結構等,及構建新型家譜。 The location for the event is at the Richmond Public … Read More

February 16 | Know Your Past

RMChinese Genealogy, Education, Event, Family History, Genealogy

On February 16, 2019 May Yan will present a brief introduction of Chinese Genealogy. This event is held at the Richmond Public Library and will cover how to find your root through your family name and read your Jiapu. 2月16日|寻根问祖(国语) “我姓如何產生,根在何處,始祖何人…”這都是許多人想知道的。甄梓晴老師將簡易介紹如何追本溯源、解说家譜。 Location for the event is at the Richmond Public Library (100-7700 Minoru Gate Richmond BC V6Y 1R8) and free registration is required; … Read More