Join us on March 19th for our first of five events in support of Scotland's Year of Stories #YS2022.
The conference runs from 9 am eastern until 1 pm eastern.
We will be sharing emigration stories and have 4 fantastic speakers on offer:
Dr Marjory Harper will share VOICES FROM THE SCOTTISH DIASPORA: HIGHLAND EMIGRATION TO
CANADA IN THE 20th CENTURY
Dr Marjory Harper is a Professor of History at the
University of Aberdeen and a senior researcher at the Centre for History,
University of the Highlands and Islands. Her main research interests are in
Scottish emigration. She has published 12 monographs and edited collections,
and over 100 articles. Two of her books have won international prizes,
including the University of Guelph’s Frank Watson Prize. Her most recent book,
based on oral testimony from around 100 interviewees, is about to be published
as an audio book.
Dr Keir Strickland will share his experience of EXCAVATING
THE CLEARANCES
Dr Keir Strickland is currently a Senior Lecturer in
Archaeology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, having previously worked at
the University of the Highlands and Islands in northern Scotland. His research
interests include the archaeologies of the Highland Clearances.
Jessica Evershed will share the genealogical gems that can be
found in THE HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS EMIGRATION SCHEME DATABASE - NATIONAL RECORDS
OF SCOTLAND
Jessica Evershed is an archivist within the Outreach and
Learning Department at the National Records of Scotland (NRS). This role involves
the promotion of NRS archives and the creation of online resources and
articles. Jessica is also co-tutor of University of Edinburgh’s College of Open
Learning short course Scottish Handwriting 1500-1700.
Christine Woodcock is a genealogy educator who enjoys
sharing knowledge and opportunities with others to assist them in their quest
to find their Scottish ancestors and to preserve their family legacy. Being a
Scottish Emigrant, she is fascinated by the stories of others who left their
Scottish homeland for opportunities in other lands. Her interest is in helping
their descendants understand more about their Scottish ancestors and the lives
they lived.
The conference is just $17cad (£10). All presentations will be
recorded and made available for 30 days to allow for time zone challenges.
To register: https://www.genealogyvic.com/MARCH-KILTEDKULTURE-CONFERENCE
Note: if you register for all four quarterly events, you will be given a free registration to the October 15 event on Creating Your Family Story.
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