The Ottawa Citizen of November 16, 1994, had a front-page headline, “Keep US power at bay.” Plus ça change!”
It was a cold day for the date, with some morning cloud but mostly clear skies and light winds. That’s unremarkable. What was remarkable was granting BIFHSGO its Letters Patent —happy 31st birthday.
According to Article III, taken from the inside cover of the first issue of Anglo-Celtic Roots, the Society’s objectives were:
Promoting and preserving British Isles/Canadian family and social history;
Encouraging research, publishing and sharing of British Isles/Canadian family
and social history;
Conducting public education programs on British Isles/Canadian
family and social history;
Undertaking public education programs on the freedom, access, and
sharing of British Isles/Canadian family and social history source
material;
Participating in the programs and projects of the Canadian
Federation of Genealogical and Family History Societies, Inc; and,
Joining appropriate genealogical and family history organizations.
The Canadian Federation no longer exists. BIFHSGO does— maintaining an active all-volunteer program. Thanks to all who have contributed to the successes over the years.