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.
We provide research funding and scholarships to those interested in delving into aspects of Quaker history.
Our members share their research pursuits and interests on Facebook, Twitter, our blog, and at our events.
Friendly Friday virtual calls every two weeks, our annual AGM and keynote, and other events.
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We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Pickering Monthly Meeting Minutes, 1845–1867. Thank you to Carman Foster for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. The CFHA is grateful Read more…
Reimagining the Future of CFHA The new Executive Committee of the Canadian Friends Historical Association invites all interested parties to participate in a broad ranging session to help determine the future direction of CFHA. Rob Read more…
CFHA is pleased to share information regarding the following event. Please join the Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists (CQHA) on three days in October for a set of virtual sessions foregrounding expanded approaches to Read more…