Call for Speakers: The Ontario Ancestors’ 2022 Webinar Series

The following was written by Ontario Ancestors:

Ontario Ancestors is currently accepting proposals for our monthly 2022 Webinar Series. Our live webinars take place the first Thursday of the month at 7pm ET using the Zoom platform.

In addition, Ontario Ancestors is also looking for guest speakers who are interested in presenting for our new online quarterly mini-conference learning opportunities in 2022.

All submissions will be considered for both, unless otherwise indicated on the submission. Topics of Interest

We invite proposals on a wide range of topics, but for your information, the top subjects from our recent 2022 Webinar Topic Survey are:

Ontario Land Records

Immigration

Genetic Genealogy

Research in Ancestors’ County of Origin

Technology &Tools

Comparison of Genealogy Websites

Organization/Storage of Records

Selected speakers need to be prepared to provide Ontario and/or Canadian specific examples in their presentations as applicable. Speakers may submit up to 3 proposals for consideration. All submissions will be reviewed but only those who are chosen will be contacted. All submissions will be reviewed and only those who are selected will be contacted by October 11, 2021.

If you have any questions please contact: [email protected] Speakers may submit up to 3 proposals for consideration. All submissions will be reviewed but only those who are chosen will be contacted.

Submissions

To submit your proposal please follow this link: https://ogs.on.ca/webinar-submissions/

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: September 30, 2021, at 11:59pm ET

Compensation

Those chosen speakers will receive an honorarium for their webinar presentation.

About the Ontario Genealogical Society

The Ontario Genealogical Society, founded in 1961, is the leading society in all aspects of Ontario related family history research, preservation and communication. Our mission is to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history and to preserve our Ontario genealogical heritage. The Ontario Genealogical Society is the largest genealogical society in Canada. Visit us at https://ogs.on.ca