What We Do

The Canadian Friends Historical Association works to preserve and communicate the on-going history and faith of Friends in Canada and their contribution to the Canadian Experience. See our major activities:

Publications

We publish an open-access academic journal, a newsletter, and occasional monographs.

Digital Archive

We preserve, enhance, and make available documents relating to Canadian Quaker history, including transcriptions of handwritten meeting books going back to 1798.

Built Heritage

We're working on a record of every Quaker property, including meeting houses, burial grounds, and homes of notable Friends.

Research Support

We provide research funding and scholarships to those interested in delving into aspects of Quaker history.

Community

Our members share their research pursuits and interests in a variety of channels.

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The Meetinghouse

Articles and discussions from our blog

Elma Starr in 1974

This photo of Elma Starr, taken 29 June 1974 by Keith Beaty for the Toronto Star, shows Elma in front of the Yonge Street meeting house. The photo was taken in anticipation of the 1810 Read more…

Canadian Quaker Highlight Meetinghouse

Canadian Quaker Highlight: Hannah Doan Lundy

Hannah Doan (alternatively spelled Doane) was born 13 April 1812 near York, Ontario, and died 6 February 1901. Her parents, Ebenezer Doan and Elizabeth Paxson, emigrated from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Upper Canada in 1808 Read more…

AGM Events

AGM 2021 Highlights

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Annual General Meeting this year! This was our second virtual gathering, allowing for a number of attendees from a distance to participate. Our thanks and appreciation also Read more…

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Canadian Friends Historical Association

PO Box 21527
Upper Canada Postal Outlet
Newmarket ON

L3Y 8J1

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