We publish an open-access academic journal, a newsletter, and occasional monographs.
We preserve, enhance, and make available documents relating to Canadian Quaker history, including transcriptions of handwritten meeting books going back to 1798.
We're working on a record of every Quaker property, including meeting houses, burial grounds, and homes of notable Friends.
Friendly Friday George Fox Journal discussions on Zoom every two weeks, our annual AGM and keynote, and more.
We provide research funding and scholarships to those interested in delving into aspects of Quaker history.
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We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851. Thank you to Sheila Havard for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. CFHA is Read more…
The London & Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting an upcoming presentation tomorrow by Dave Zavitz on the history of Coldstream Friends. Join them this Saturday, January 7th, at 10am eastern time. Read more…
Hugh Webster Zavitz (1854 – 1943) was a member of Coldstream Preparative and Lobo Monthly Meeting. His diaries, held by the Canadian Quaker Archives and Library, detail his life in the community of Coldstream. Jane Read more…
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