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Welcome to the new C.B.I.A.S. website! Our website features a variety of information for both members and public users. Only approved members of the C.B.I.A.S. have access to certain areas of the website. If you are a member, please complete the registration form located in the “About Us” tab at the top of the page. The information on the website will be continuously updated in the coming weeks, so please visit this website often to see what’s new. Many thanks to Ernest von Rosen, President of AMG Media Works Inc. for his design expertise! |
Die Umsiedlung - Read about the repatriation (die Umsiedlung) of the Baltic-Germans from Estonia and Latvia in the fall of 1939 and spring of 1941. Three members of the C.B.I.A.S. have written about their experiences during this time and excerpts from their memoirs can be read here.
O' Tannenbaum! - Most people think that the tradition of decorating evergreen trees to celebrate Christmas originated in Germany. Many of you will be surprised to find out that in fact, the first tree decorated specifically for Christmas was in Riga, Latvia!
Piroggen Workshop - Brigitte Brown from the Kitchener-Guelph group recently hosted a Piroggen Workshop at her home. Thirteen C.B.I.A.S. members took part and learned how to make “Baltic Piroggen” including all of Brigitte’s secrets! Read all about the workshop and how to make these delicious morsels yourself.
Youth Reports - Our youth was very active this summer! They have written reports about their experiences at the kids’ camp and the canoe trip. View pictures and read their stories here.