This day in history, February 25th, 2022

February 25th, 2022 – Yukon Heritage Day brings the history and culture of the smallest of Canada’s three territories to the forefront of public attention, on the Friday before the last Sunday in February. The day is designed to coincide with The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, a festival in Yukon’s capital, Whitehorse. Reference. ( https://nationaltoday.com/yukon-heritage-day/) Louise…

On this day, February 18, 1986

Canada attends the first Summit of La Francophonie, at the Palace of Versailles, in France. The meeting brings together 41 countries and governments to discuss major issues of the day, including the role of the French language as a modern tool for progress. (reference tinyurl.com/bddrk7zh) Louise Todd    GV 36 familyhistorysimplified.com 705 252-4467

Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month virtual celebration — February 17, 2022. Tune in to the Black History Month virtual celebration on Facebook Live at 7 pm (ET), February 17, 2022. This live virtual event highlighting this year’s theme will feature performances, tributes, interviews and much more! https://www.canada.ca/…/campaigns/black-history-month.html Louise Todd    GV 36 familyhistorysimplified.com 705 252-4467

Support Your Local Charity

Happy New Year everyone. We hope that 2022 is the best year ever! I am offering a special family history research package to support your favourite charity. With every paid Silver research package I will donate $50.00 to a charity. You  choose which charity to support with the donation. Check out my SILVER PACKAGE for information…

Support British Columbia/Maritime relief efforts

British Columbia and the Maritimes are in a state of emergency following devastating flooding. All of us at Family History Simplified would like to help. I am offering a special relief support campaign. With every paid Silver Research package I will donate $50.00 to a charity. You can choose which charity to support with the donation. Check out the SILVER PACKAGE for…

This Day in History, October 15th, 1989

October 15th, 1989 – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky scores two goals and has one assist in a game against his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. In reaching 1,851 points, Gretzky surpasses Gordie Howe for the most career points in the NHL. (Reference https://zurl.co/Ed85) Louise Todd     GV 36    705 252-4467 familyhistorysimplified.com “We can take…