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• Let's Talk About...Ethnicity Profiles in DNA Results

  • When
    28 July 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom
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  Join our panel as we talk about issues of ethnicity profiles from our DNA test results. Details of panel coming soon.

  Do you have a question you are desperate to have answered? Why not submit it in advance. Click on the link to send us your question now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAG-Talk-about-question
  

  NOTE: We will try to answer all advance questions that are submitted, however, at times the volume of questions received means this is not possible.

  Please note: Members will need to be logged into the website to register.

  This is an online session using the ZOOM platform.

  This webinar will be recorded, so you can either watch it live or watch it later.

  

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• WEBINAR: First Look at AncestryDNA

  • When
    17 August 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    21

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  This practical session is designed for those who are just beginning to explore their AncestryDNA test results. We’ll walk through what you can access without an Ancestry subscription, then delve into the additional tools and features available to subscribers.

  Christine will share her personal tips and strategies for making the most of your results. The session includes demonstrations and real-life case studies, with plenty of time set aside for questions and discussion.

  Participants will also receive reference materials after the session, along with access to two pre-recorded one-hour webinars that reinforce the content covered.

  To get the most out of the session, it helps to have a basic understanding of the different types of DNA tests and their uses. After registering, you’ll receive a link to a one-hour pre-recorded webinar introducing these concepts.

  This session is limited to 25 participants to allow for interaction and support.

  
  

  

  Skill level: Beginner

  Presenter: Christine Woodlands

   

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• GROUP: Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) User Group

  • When
    30 August 2025
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    44

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  Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) User Group

  If you already have DNA chromosome analysis skills and are using the GDAT database tool to manage your DNA information, you might wish to join our new user group.  SAG user groups are aimed at ‘members helping members’ so this is a collaborative working group aimed at sharing information and knowledge.  You must be a SAG member to join this group.

  Sessions will include a short presentation on a specified topic identified by the group, followed by discussion between group members, then round table Q&A regarding the product.  We will meet on Saturdays at 11.00-13.00 using the Zoom platform.  We won’t be recording the sessions, so you must attend live.

  Important things to note:

  1. Discussion will be focused on utilising the GDAT software for DNA analysis;
  2. Members must have an understanding of the principles of chromosome analysis before joining the group;
  3. Chromosome analysis questions WILL NOT be discussed, except in the context of using the GDAT product.

  Pre-requisite Knowledge for using GDAT:

  1. Be computer literate;
  2. Have the ability to work with spreadsheets and large data sets;
  3. Have been working with DNA results at GEDmatch, FamilyTree DNA, My Heritage, or 23andMe for over 12 months;
  4. Understand the concepts of chromosome analysis and can apply them in practice, in particular:
     1. Be able to differentiate between shared matches and shared segments;
     2. Be able to interpret when matches are ICW on a segment;
     3. Understand triangulation concepts and how to identify Triangulated Groups at each DNA site.

  Before joining our user group, it is best if you have already:

  * Watched the video and undertaken all the tasks in the Quick Start Guide (Setting up) - https://sites.google.com/view/genealogical-dna-analysis-tool/home/video-tutorials#h.t5ehfiqzxea3

  * Read how the developer (Becky) approaches her DNA analysis, recognising the tool allows for multiple variations - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO5BceetmtucroYUJeyWsMSjslV4IQYH/view

  * Set up at least one profile, added a pedigree for that profile and have uploaded segment data from at least one DNA company, such as GEDmatch, FTDNA, 23&Me or My Heritage.  GEDmatch is probably the easiest to start with, utilising Tier 1 tools is recommended for the triangulation report  (but not essential).

  Any issues arising consult the user guide

  https://www.getgdat.com/home
  

  If it's not covered in the user guide submit the question for discussion at the next meeting by posting in the SAG GDAT User Group, or if the enquiry is more urgent utilise the Facebook GDAT User group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dnatool

  
  Skill level: Advanced DNA knowledge    

  Group Lead: Veronica Williams

   This session will not be recorded. Please only register if you are able to attend at the advertised time.
  

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• GROUP: DNA Research Group (AM) - Tools in Practice

  • When
    06 September 2025
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
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  Topic: TBD

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  The DNA Research Group - Tools in Practice is a collaborative group designed to assist researchers with the analysis and interpretation of genetic genealogy results.
  

  The group is designed to meet the needs of attendees with an intermediate level of knowledge of genetic genealogy.

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

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• GROUP: DNA Research Discussion Group (PM)

  • When
    06 September 2025
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
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    495

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  Topic: TBD

  TBD

  Please note: The topics and tools discussed at this group are pitched at an advanced level and the Research Discussion Group meetings are not recommended for those just beginning their DNA journey.

  Facilitator: Sharon Watson

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

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• WEBINAR: FirstLook@ Genetic Genealogy

  • When
    11 October 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    30

  

  This presentation was formerly known as 'Beginners' Introduction to DNA'.

  Receiving your DNA test results is an exciting time but it can quickly become confusing.

  This session will look at the different types of tests available, which one is right for you and which companies do these tests.

  We will look at some basics to help you understand and interpret your matches and there will be plenty of time for questions so you can start finding those new cousins!

  
  

  Skill level: Beginners

  Presenter: Melissa Hulbert 

  
  

  
  

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• GROUP: DNA Research Group (AM) - Tools in Practice

  • When
    06 December 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    497

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  Topic: TBD

  TBD

  The DNA Research Group - Tools in Practice is a collaborative group designed to assist researchers with the analysis and interpretation of genetic genealogy results.
  

  The group is designed to meet the needs of attendees with an intermediate level of knowledge of genetic genealogy.

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

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• GROUP: DNA Research Discussion Group (PM)

  • When
    06 December 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    496

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  Topic: TBD

  TBD

  Please note: The topics and tools discussed at this group are pitched at an advanced level and the Research Discussion Group meetings are not recommended for those just beginning their DNA journey.

  Facilitator: Sharon Watson

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

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