Family Roots 2026 Genealogy Conference

Dive into your family history and connect with fellow genealogy buffs at this fun and insightful conference!Alberta Family Histories Society is excited to welcome you to Family Roots 2026 – The 3 Rs of Genealogy: Relationships, Research and Resources. We’re looking forward to a great day of learning and connecting in person at our conference!We have four sessions (6 presentations, but there is a choice for two of the time slots):Two Steps Forward. One Step Back. Is this Genealogy or the Cha Cha? (Sara Cochran)Navigating, Sensitivities, Trauma and Secrets in Family Story Telling (Rhonda Lauritzen via Zoom) OR Genealogy Starter Kit (Ron Gilmore)To Spit or Not to Spit? Is DNA testing right for your Research? (Sara Cochran) OR Advanced Genealogy Resources: Insights from Calgary Collections (Christine Hayes)Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters and Bachelors (Sara Cochran)Each conference registration includes 4 sessions, continental breakfast, a buffet lunch and a digital syllabus.Registration closes October 12 at midnight. There will be no registrations taken on Eventbrite after this date. Tickets will not be available at the door. If you wish to be put on a waitlist, please email familyroots@afhs.ab.ca.Accommodations: If you would like to stay at the conference hotel, please contact Hotel Blackfoot and reference AFHS Conference 2026 to book your accommodation. Attendees are responsible for making payment directly to the hotel. The rates are as follows: 1 or 2 queen beds – $198.41 (includes taxes) OR 1 king bed – $233.07 (includes taxes).Photography and Filming Disclaimer – Please note that photographs and footage may be taken at this Family Roots event. These may be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and on social media. Please contact familyroots@afhs.ab.caif you have any concerns.