Louise St Denis has lectured extensively throughout Canada and the United States.  As Managing Director of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, she has presented lectures for the University of Toronto as well as online lectures.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. SA-028.  Genealogical Education from a Distance.  Learning has never been this easy. There are so many sites, with such a wealth of information. And here are various ways of learning -- reading text, doing exercises, or interactive activities. This lecture will provide ideas to expand your knowledge base from the comfort of your home. Various online educational programs will also be discussed.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. SA-035.  Using the Internet to Find Your French-Canadian Ancestors.   Finding French-Canadian ancestors can be very easy if you know where to look. Learn about the most valuable sources available online and how to use them.  [BI]

Sunday 12:30 p.m. SU-091.  Are Your Ancestors Lost in Canada?  This lecture touches on the four groups of records most commonly used in research of Canadian ancestors – census, vital statistics, wills and estates and land records. A general overview of what is included in each group of records, as well as where they can be found is discussed.  [All]