I will be sharing my Norwegian great-grandparents’ stories at a presentation to the Nanaimo Family History Society during their next meeting on Monday, October 16th at 7 p.m.

Ole and Konstanse (Fyhn) Olsen came to Canada separately from Norway prior to meeting and marrying in Bella Coola in 1914. My talk will cover the story of their individual emigrations from Norway in the early 1910s; the life they built together in Hagensborg in the Bella Coola Valley; and their move to Vancouver Island in 1935 after they experienced a terrible flood.

This will be a hybrid presentation, happening in person at the Beban Park Social Centre (Rooms 7/8) and through Zoom. Guests are welcome!

More info at https://nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/ or by emailing infonfhs[at]gmail[dot]com