IrelandSIG – From Ireland to Canada: Stories of Migration, Loss and New Beginnings
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Date(s) - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join us as we trace the remarkable journey of Irish emigrants to Canadian shores, from the pioneering settlers of the 1600s through the devastating years of the Great Famine and into the modern era. Through poignant personal narratives, historical documents, and genealogical insights, this presentation illuminates the resources available for discovering your Irish ancestors and understanding their Canadian journey.
We’ll explore the push and pull factors that prompted families to leave Irish soil, the challenges they faced during passage, and how they built new lives across the Atlantic. Discover practical strategies for navigating both Irish and Canadian records, connecting the documentary dots between two nations, and breathing life into your family’s migration story.
Whether you’re taking your first steps in family history research or tackling stubborn genealogical brick walls, this talk offers fresh perspectives and research techniques to help uncover your family’s transatlantic tale.
Speaker: Jillian van Turnhout is a professional accredited genealogist and respected children’s rights advocate who specializes in uncovering Irish family histories and their connections to North America, illuminating lives that bridge both continents. Jillian is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a member of the Accredited Genealogists Ireland.
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