June 11, 2023

Quaker queries to boost your insight and clarity about reconciliation

We’re pleased to launch a new design for the reconciliation queries developed for Canadian Friends. Quakers have a tradition of using queries to provoke spiritual reflection. […]
June 9, 2023

New article on “culture wars” and how conflict experts can contribute to social justice

Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies is the premiere academic journal in Canada covering peace issues. It has been in publication since […]
June 6, 2023

Breaking news: The Quaker voice is coming to Parliament Hill!

We’re the national peace and social justice agency of Quakers in Canada. This is a special moment because we’ll be taking your concerns directly to decision […]
May 6, 2023

Why your presence alone is surprisingly powerful

In her 2010 performance artwork The Artist is Present, Marina Abramović spent a grueling eight to 10 hours a day in silence, looking into the eyes […]
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 […]
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 […]