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IMPORTANT NEWS

From June 1 to June 17, 2026 the BCHF will upgrading its membership management system. Self-serve membership sign up and renewal services will not be online during this period.

During this time, please email members@bchistory.ca to:

Register to become a member of the BC Historical Federation;
Renew your account;
Update your mailing address or contact information;
Purchase or renew a magazine subscription; and
General questions about your account.

Thank you, we look forward to onboarding you to our new system.

Benefits

Membership benefits:

Subscription to British Columbia History magazine.
Group rates on home and travel insurance from our partner belairdirect.
Monthly subscription to the BC Buzz e-newsletter.
Member rates for advertising and events.

Additional benefits for Organizations and Affiliates:

Voting rights at the AGM.
Membership directory listing.
Opportunity to host a BCHF conference.

Organization

For organizations with members and a mandate for history, heritage or culture.

Based on organization size*, small $50, medium $75, large $100.
One calendar year starting Feb 1.
Includes historical societies, museums, cultural centres.

Affiliate

For other types of organizations, institutions, and businesses.

$75 annual fee.
One calendar year starting Feb 1.
One membership per organization.
Includes universities, non-profit societies and libraries.

Individual

For individuals who support the mandate of the BCHF.

$50 annual fee.
One calendar year, starting when membership is activated.

* Organizations will self-identify which category they feel they belong in (small, medium, large). The suggested definitions of small, medium and large are not prescriptive, but used to provide an example of how to gauge the size of an organization. The honour system is used.

Small:

Has less than 30 members; and/or
Is completely volunteer run; and/or
Has a small annual operating budget (<$50,000).

Medium:

Has 75 members or less; and/or
Has 1-5 paid staff members; and/or
Has a medium annual operating budget ($50,000-$300,000).

Large:

Has more than 75 members; and/or
Has more than 5 paid staff members; and/or
Has a larger annual operating budget ($300,000+).

belairdirect Home and Travel Insurance

Simplify your insurance with exclusive offers from belairdirect for BC Historical Federation (BCHF) members

Enjoy exclusive savings on home and travel insurance through our official partner, belairdirect. As a valued member of BCHF, you'll benefit from tailored coverage, including enhanced home insurance with the Affinity Plus endorsement. Plus, easily manage your home insurance with belairdirect's digital tools.

Travel with peace of mind thanks to annual travel insurance that covers emergencies, trip disruptions, and more, all at exclusive group rates with no age or health restrictions(1). Choose from flexible payment options.

To get your home insurance price, visit belairdirect.com/start-saving.

For your travel insurance price, visit belairdirect.com/travel-groups or call 1 833 583.3643 and mention your group name.

Legal disclaimers required

Eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions may apply and/or may vary by province or territory. The information provided in this summary is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or insurance advice. Policy wordings prevail. © 2025 Belair Insurance Company Inc. All rights reserved.

Travel insurance products are underwritten by Belair Insurance Company Inc. and services are provided by belairdirect Agency Inc.

(1) This insurance may not cover claims related to medical conditions that are not stable, whether disclosed or not at time of policy purchase.

British Columbia Historical Federation
PO Box 448, Fort Langley, BC, Canada, V1M 2R7

Information: info@bchistory.ca

With gratitude, the BCHF acknowledges that it carries out its work on the traditional territories of Indigenous nations throughout British Columbia.

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