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Are you starting from scratch with figuring out DNA? Or do you Have a basic handle on genetic genealogy and want to move towards an intermediate level of knowledge and skill? Do you want to master the basics of genetic genealogy research? Then this is the course for you! Introduction to Genetic Genealogy, coordinated by […]
Hive Minders make our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable with technology, consider applying to serve during one of the courses offered during SLIG Fall Virtual 2023. Hive Minder job responsibilities include: starting Zoom for each weekly class session; managing closed captioning, breakout rooms, polls, and recordings; assisting faculty […]
Applications are now being accepted for several scholarships available to participants in upcoming SLIG events. The deadline for each SLIG-specific scholarship is May 1, 2023. In this video interview SLIG’s scholarship chairperson, Kathleen Carter, talks about opportunities to win a scholarship for a course from SLIG. For information about specific available SLIG scholarships, look over […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank FamilyTreeDNA for its generosity in sponsoring the DNA Dreamers: Integrating DNA Evidence to Resolve Complex Cases course, coordinated by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG, during SLIG 2023. Founded in 2000, FamilyTreeDNA pioneered the field of genetic genealogy and is the first company to offer direct-to-consumer DNA […]
Big news! In 2024, the SLIG Academy for Professionals will expand and become SLIG Spring Virtual. SLIG Spring Virtual will continue to offer many courses geared towards the professional genealogist as the SLIG Academy has in the past. However, additional courses of broader interest will now be added within the same online, multiweek framework. Like […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank MyHeritage for its generosity as a general sponsor for SLIG 2023. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage enables users to discover their past and empower their future. It is also the […]
After lengthy and careful consideration, the decision has been made to hold the 2024 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) virtually once again. That is not the news we had wanted to share nor what you wanted to hear. However, returning to the desired in-person institute posed difficult and complex planning challenges. Among other […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank FamilySearch for its generosity in sponsoring the Behind the Scenes at FamilySearch: Technology and Features, coordinated by David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, during SLIG 2023. FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank AncestryProGenealogists for its generosity in sponsoring the Advanced Genealogical Methods course, coordinated by Paul K. Graham, AG, CG, CGL, during SLIG 2023. AncestryProGenealogists is the professional research division of Ancestry. They give you a team of expert researchers and genealogists who are determined to discover the […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank The Harry and Jane Saville Smith Foundation for its generosity as a general sponsor for SLIG 2023. The Harry and Jane Saville Smith Foundation is a private family foundation supporting genealogical, historical, and educational non-profit institutions. Both of the namesake individuals were avid family genealogists pursuing […]