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*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canada-First-Nations-Genealogy-Research-Community/296714040355341 Canada First Nations]<br>
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canada-First-Nations-Genealogy-Research-Community/296714040355341 Canada First Nations]<br>


*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/African-American-Genealogy-Research-Community/285025428198694?sk=app_129982580378550 African &nbsp;American (United States)]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/African-American-Genealogy-Research-Community/285025428198694?sk=app_129982580378550 African &nbsp;American (United States)]
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Indian-Southeastern-US-Genealogy-Research-Community/217746328279090?sk=wall American Indian (Southeastern United States)]<br>
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Indian-Southeastern-US-Genealogy-Research-Community/217746328279090?sk=wall American Indian (Southeastern United States)]<br>  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arizona-Genealogy-Research-Community/139992052772767 Arizona, United States]


*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arkansas-Genealogy-Research-Community/198552340222026?sk=wall Arkansas, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arkansas-Genealogy-Research-Community/198552340222026?sk=wall Arkansas, United States]  
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*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indiana-Genealogy-Research-Community/175296955893693?sk=wall Indiana, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indiana-Genealogy-Research-Community/175296955893693?sk=wall Indiana, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Genealogy-Research-Community/138067019632383?sk=wall Iowa, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Genealogy-Research-Community/138067019632383?sk=wall Iowa, United States]  
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Genealogy-Research-Community/180735095347817?ref=notif&notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite&sk=wall Kentucky, United States]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Genealogy-Research-Community/180735095347817?ref=notif&notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite&sk=wall Kentucky, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisiana-Genealogy-Research-Community/188710631201997?sk=wall Louisiana, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisiana-Genealogy-Research-Community/188710631201997?sk=wall Louisiana, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Massachusetts-Genealogy-Research-Community/162730413823047?sk=wall Massachusetts, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Massachusetts-Genealogy-Research-Community/162730413823047?sk=wall Massachusetts, United States]  
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*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vermont-Genealogy-Research-Community/215080775207397 Vermont, United States]&nbsp;  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vermont-Genealogy-Research-Community/215080775207397 Vermont, United States]&nbsp;  
*[http://www.facebook.com/Uthnk?ref=ts Virginia, United States]  
*[http://www.facebook.com/Uthnk?ref=ts Virginia, United States]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Genealogy-Research-Community/181077748638842 Washington, United States]<br>
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Genealogy-Research-Community/181077748638842 Washington, United States]<br>  
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Virginia-Genealogy-Research-Community/230624450282663 West Virginia, United States]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Virginia-Genealogy-Research-Community/230624450282663 West Virginia, United States]


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=== Latin America  ===
=== Latin America  ===
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*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Community/231395763572280 Mexico]
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Community/231395763572280 Mexico]


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=== Europe  ===
=== Europe  ===
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*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wales-Genealogy-Research-Community/224401064237715 Wales]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wales-Genealogy-Research-Community/224401064237715 Wales]


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=== Asia  ===
=== Asia  ===
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:Not interested in joining Facebook?&nbsp;Try our [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype&nbsp;Communities]] instead.<br>
:Not interested in joining Facebook?&nbsp;Try our [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype&nbsp;Communities]] instead.<br>


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=== Questions?  ===
=== Questions?  ===


:*'''I would like to see a community started for ___________, could you create one?'''
:*'''I would like to see a community started for ___________, could you create one?'''  
::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching:  
::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching:  
:::*Go to the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]] and click to edit the page. (You must be signed in to edit.)  
:::*Go to the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]] and click to edit the page. (You must be signed in to edit.)  
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::To add additional communities, we need admins to help take care of them. If you would be interested in being an admin, see [[Facebook and Skype Community Administrators]] for more information.
::To add additional communities, we need admins to help take care of them. If you would be interested in being an admin, see [[Facebook and Skype Community Administrators]] for more information.


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:*'''What is Facebook?'''
:*'''What is Facebook?'''
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::Facebook is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com].
::Facebook is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com].


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:*'''I am concerned about Facebook safety and the privacy of my personal information. Where can I learn more?'''
:*'''I am concerned about Facebook safety and the privacy of my personal information. Where can I learn more?'''
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::Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at [http://www.facebook.com/safety Facebook Safety]. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to [[Join a Skype Research Community]] instead.
::Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at [http://www.facebook.com/safety Facebook Safety]. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to [[Join a Skype Research Community]] instead.


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:*'''What's the benefit of joining Facebook vs. Skype?'''
:*'''What's the benefit of joining Facebook vs. Skype?'''
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::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing.
::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing.


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:*'''Additional questions?'''
:*'''Additional questions?'''  
::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question.  
::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question.  
::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be.
::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be.
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