From my Family History Newsletter:
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Toronto Ontario Temple, the Brampton Ontario Stake of the LDS Church is sponsoring One World – One Family, a Family History Conference. The program on Saturday, August 21st, runs from 9am to 4pm and box lunches will be provided. Speakers will include: Paul F. Smart, who will be the keynote speaker and present two workshops on British research; Brian Gilchrist, who will give the plenary address and two workshops on Canadian research; Dr. Gurcharan Gill will be speaking on family history research in Punjab, India; Sheila Hsia will be discussing the intricacies of research in China; Dorothy Kew will be presenting Jamaican and British West Indies genealogy; Nuala Farrell-Griffin on family roots in Ireland; and Carmen Pistritto will be discussing Italian family history. Cost for the day will be $15. For more details or to register on-line see www.oneworldonefamily-theevent.com