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Call for Board members!

The terms of several Board members end in June. The Board is looking for volunteers to fill these key positions:

  • Communications Director
  • Outreach Director
  • Secretary
  • Directors-at-large

For details, see Our Volunteers or contact the past president.


Call for Nominations for the BIFHSGO Hall of Fame Award


The BIFHSGO Hall of Fame Award recognizes contributions of a member(s) to the Society over a number of years and is presented annually. The judging is based on specific criteria: the advancement of BIFHSGO objectives, projects, or activities; outstanding service to the Society; the advancement of genealogy and family history in general. Details are on the Member Recognition page  on the website.

Please consider making a nomination by completing the form on Member Announcements in the Members Area of the BIFHSGO website. The nomination period ends 30 April 2025.  For more information, contact secretary@bifhsgo.ca.

Volunteer Tea


On Saturday, 5 April, 40 member-volunteers were thanked for their continuing contribution to BIFHSGO. There was a delightful afternoon socializing with each other while sipping tea and eating treats. 

Jasmine Bouchard, Assistant Deputy Minister for User Experience and Engagement at LAC thanked BIFHSGO for the work of our volunteers on a number of projects over the past 30 years. 

Join BIFHSGO for 2025!

Go to Become a Member and sign up! You have the option of receiving a digital or hard copy of our quarterly journal, Anglo-Celtic Root.

Available on the website now...


April monthly meeting announcements  are available. Some videos and handouts from the monthly meeting are available in the Members' Area--others to follow.



It's our 30th anniversary year! Look forward to seeing you for special activities throughout the year!

January and February meetings are only available online (see the  Events  page for the Zoom link.) We will be back at Knox Church in March.



BIFHSGO's 30th Anniversary

June 2024 marked the beginning of BIFHSGO's 30th anniversary year. Follow the celebrations on the special 30th Anniversary page. We will feature our members’ achievements over the past three decades. Presentations “From the Vault” will be reprised and “Spotlight on BIFHSGO” talks will report on projects that our dedicated volunteers have worked on to create the many resources on our website. Treasures From the Past 30 Years highlights Anglo-Celtic Roots articles and presentations from BIFHSGO conferences and monthly meetings.




OGS Membership Discount

BIFHSGO is a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society: Ontario Ancestors. As such, BIFHSGO members can benefit from a $5 discount on new or renewing 2025 OGS memberships. Details are available in  Member Announcements  in the Members’ Area.

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