Our magazine turns ninety this year.
Like any ninety-year-old, it has seen a lot of changes. Here's a look back on the evolution of what has become Canada's most popular history magazine. Happy 90th Birthday Beaver magazine!

Revised citizenship test more a bridge than a barrier.
Immigrants seeking to become Canadian citizens will be subjected to a new citizenship test beginning in March, following widely publicized changes made to the study guide last fall. Discover more about the changes in Quizzing new Canadians.

Teaching Canada's History
New magazine focuses on history and the classroom by Joel Ralph, Manager, Education and Outreach Programs.

Passionate for Passchendaele
Paul Gross was named the 2009 Pierre Berton Award winner at a special event in Toronto to honour Pierre Berton's legacy and to raise funds for the Berton Writer's Retreat at Berton's childhood home in Dawson City, Yukon. Read more.

Honouring excellence
History awards ceremony expanded to recognize achievement of youth, academic research. New awards will be presented by the Governor General, see more.

Leave Your Legacy
Are you considering giving a donation or planned gift to the Society? We can provide you with our pertinent financial reports, program descriptions, an ethics and accountability policy and more. Details

Donor Appreciation
Our sponsors have allowed the History Society to communicate our stories about Canadians to Canadians. Our partners facilitate our efforts by providing us with great insight. And then there is you, the donor. Details / View the 2007 Honour Roll.

Call to arms
Canada’s National History Society, publisher of The Beaver and Kayak, received its armorial bearings this year. See their coat of arms.

Educational Vigil Website Continues
The 2008 national vigil for the World War I fallen has closed, but there are still lessons to be learned. Visit the Society's vigil website for lesson plans, shared thoughts and photos, and to browse other projects. Read more

About Us: Established in 1994 as a charitable organization devoted to popularizing Canadian history, the History Society aims to make Canadians more aware and appreciative of their heritage. Full history / Meet our staff