May 1, 2023

Being a Quaker, Being an Activist

Canadian Friends Service Committee—the national peace and social justice agency of Quakers in Canada—announces the launch of a brand new pamphlet: Being a Quaker, Being an […]
April 20, 2023

Coalition tells the UN it’s time for National Action Plans to implement Indigenous rights

The following joint statement was delivered at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. Learn more about CFSC’s work in support of […]
March 30, 2023

Doctrine of discovery: New 1 minute video on what you need to know

In 2013 Canadian Quakers repudiated the racist “doctrine of discovery” as requested by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Today the Vatican repudiated the doctrine […]
March 16, 2023

Indigenous voices on reconciliation

Do you ever feel that you’d like to advance the work of reconciliation, but you’re confused or unsure where to begin? You have questions but don’t […]
February 8, 2023

We joined over 30 groups in opposing the use of this flawed definition of antisemitism

The following open letter was signed by Canadian Friends Service Committee—the national peace and social justice agency of Quakers in Canada.   January 23, 2023 Dear […]
February 3, 2023

Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel winning film awards

Amazing news from one of our long-time partners, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel: Her documentary, Kanàtenhs: When the Pine Needles Fall, has achieved several major awards! The honours […]
February 3, 2023

Winter 2023 edition of our newsletter Quaker Concern

Canadian Friends Service Committee, the national peace and social justice agency of Canada’s Quakers, releases a newsletter three times a year. It’s available in print copy […]
February 2, 2023

Psychology Today post: Want to move on after a painful fight? Try a ritual

In his newest piece for Psychology Today, CFSC’s Matt Legge looks at the power of rituals in conflict transformation. Here’s an excerpt: After an intense disagreement […]
January 27, 2023

Event video: How to correspond with people in jails

This video is of a virtual event held held by Canadian Friends Service Committee (the national peace and social justice agency of Quakers in Canada) and […]