WORKSHOPS

(Family History Center - all day)

Brief overview of how to get started with indexing, where to get help for indexing, and how to

access the tool. Note: Please bring a personal tablet or laptop.

by Carmen Kitashima (Family History Center Computer Room - 9:00am, 9:45am) 

Find out how to get started and create a free FamilySearch account. Learn how to set up a family tree and populate it. Family History consultants are available for assistance.

by Princess Soares (Relief Society Room - 9:00am) 

President Nelson defines the Spirit of Elijah as "a manifestation of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of the divine nature of the family." As we do family history and/or temple work, inviting the Spirit of Elijah can bring us closer to our ancestors - as "he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children and the heart of the children to their fathers." The facilitator will help participants to (1) recognize the Spirit of Elijah; and, (2) find activities or ways to invite the Spirit of Elijah.

by Princess Soares (Relief Society Room - 9:45am) 

The presenter has always loved the quote by Héctor, in the movie Coco - "Our memories, they have to be passed down by those who knew us in life - in the stories they tell about us." This workshop reviews documents that capture the life of a loved one by sharing the way one chooses to remember them. Through these documents one can discover family connections, occupations, talents, and other characteristics that family and friends choose to remember the loved one.

• Obituaries

• Online Memorials

• Funeral Programs

• Eulogies

• Probates

by Princess Soares (Relief Society Room - 10:30am) 

In this second part of death records, we continue by exploring different databases by reviewing Death Certificates/Record Databases provided by different states, FamilySearch, and Ancestry.  Next, we explore Cemetery and Grave Databases such as Find A Grave, BillionsGrave, VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator, and others.  Lastly, we look at ways to get involved and return the favor through service opportunities.

by Princess Soares (Relief Society Room - 11:15am) 

'O wai kona inoa - who is his/her name? Locating a family in historical records can be tricky, especially when that family has used several names during their life time. We explore this question by reviewing: (1) name regulations in Hawai'i and other reasons for changing names; (2) finding females in records; and, (3) recording their name and alternative names in FamilySearch. The second question we explore is 'O wai ko'u inoa - who is my name? Here we are focusing on Hawaiian Names: (1) name classification, and (2) recording and teaching about the name for future generations.

by Karen Aranda (Relief Society Room - 12:00pm) 

How can you create more efficient and successful searches? Both FamilySearch and Ancestry have billions of searchable records. This is a great benefit to your research, but it also means you can spend hours paging through search results. These professional search tips can greatly improve your research success. Note: You must have a FamilySearch account before attending this class. It is preferred if you can bring a personal tablet or laptop.

by Karen Aranda (Relief Society Room - 12:45pm) 

Don’t miss out on using the most comprehensive online genealogy guide to help find your ancestors. By searching the Wiki in the places they were born, lived, or died, you will find thousands of links to online databases. It also has information about various genealogical records available to help you solve the easiest to the most difficult research problems. Note: You must have a FamilySearch account before attending this class. It is preferred if you can bring a personal tablet or laptop.

by Saige Meleisea (Primary Room - 9:00am, 12:00pm) 

A basic overview of free Hawaiian genealogy resources available online to the public. Tips on how to navigate digital databases like Papakilo, Ulukau, and the Hawai’i State Archives.

by Saige Meleisea (Primary Room - 9:45am, 12:45pm) 

While the world transitions through the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now more important than ever to know medical family history. This workshop will help document and discuss family records of medical documents, along with inherited sicknesses and diseases.

by Kylie Flood (Primary Room - 10:30am, 11:15am) 

Join Nānākuli Librarian, Kylie Flood, as she shares resources available through the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System to help with your Family History Search.

by Ari Smith (High Council Room - 9:00am) 

This class explores ways to connect on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter whether through posts or groups. Learn what to post to engage family members and how to reach your ideal 

audience.

by Melvin Peyton (High Council Room - 9:45am, 10:30am) 

Natural disasters and manmade disasters happen all the time. Are your genealogical records stored and archived in such a way that they will survive through a disaster? Learn how to come up with your own disaster plan and safeguard your genealogical records from destruction.

by Christy Gorai-Kaniho (High Council Room - 11:15am) 

Learn how to use some of the best features of the FamilySearch Tree app on your mobile device. This class includes how to: add memories, view your past contributions, customize the pedigree and fan chart, discover new ways to contribute to your ancestors, and use multiple screens. Note: You must have a FamilySearch account before attending this class. It is preferred if you can bring your personal tablet or laptop.

by Christy Gorai-Kaniho (High Council Room - 12:00pm) 

Learn how to properly attach hints, even some of the most difficult records, to Family Tree using all the features of the SourceLinker attach tool and Record Hinting systems on FamilySearch. Note: You must have a FamilySearch account before attending this class. It is preferred if you can bring your personal tablet or laptop.

by Peggy Singleton (Family History Center Computer Room - 12:00pm, 12:45pm) 

We will discuss the remote operation center (ROC) and what we do there. We will also talk about the Hawaii State Archives and how they connect with our indexing and family projects. Come learn to review the 1950 census records with us and we will also go over general indexing questions. Note: You must have a FamilySearch account before attending this class.