The Ontario Historical Society remembers long-time OHS member, donor, and provincial heritage advocate, Helen Ann Juhola (1936–2025). For decades, Helen and her husband Aarne (1935–2023) acted as tireless and dedicated volunteers, donating their time and expertise to the preservation and promotion of Ontario’s history. Helen relished a good fight, generously sharing her insights, wit, and wisdom with the OHS in…
The 138th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Historical Society will take place on Tuesday November 3rd, beginning at 7:00 pm EST. The AGM will once again be held virtually on Zoom. Registration will be opening soon. This year, Dr. Cody Groat of Western University will deliver the keynote presentation: “The Potter’s Field Project – a Commitment to Community-Engagement.” This…
The OHS is passing along a Call for Projects from the University of Toronto’s GLAM Incubator, looking to support the work of organizations in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums. If your organization thinks you have an eligible project, please read the information below on how to apply! — Call for Projects Posted: September 1, 2026 Applications due: October 30, 2026…
Sharing a message that may be of interest to OHS members. You are invited to participate in a survey exploring how rural museums, galleries, heritage organizations, and cultural institutions in Canada secure funding and finance their work. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is anonymous. Data will be used for academic research examining funding practices, barriers…
The OHS is passing along news from the Federal Government that the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2026/2027—Community-Based stream is now accepting applications. The program’s goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities. While not all OHS-member organizations may meet the requirements for this grant,…
Dear OHS Members, At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the OHS membership adopted a new Strategic Plan (2026-30) which prioritizes expansion of support for our members through capacity building programs and resources. In response to the strategic plan’s objectives, the Society is launching a new Capacity Building Initiative which will deliver two unique training and education series per year. Each…
Dear OHS Members, Dates have now been confirmed for sessions 2–4 in our Series on Governance and Succession Planning: Session 2: Meetings 101 May 12, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM This workshop will cover the 5 “W”s of board membership and the process of board meetings and members’ meetings from a legal point of view. To register for the second session, please…
Dear OHS Members, At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the OHS membership adopted a new Strategic Plan (2026-30) which prioritizes expansion of support for our members through capacity building programs and resources. In response to the strategic plan’s objectives, the Society is launching a new Capacity Building Initiative which will deliver two unique training and education series per year. Each…
On September 29, 2025, the Ontario Historical Society presented a talk by the editors of a new book, “Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute,” about the history of Canada’s oldest and longest running residential school, located in Brantford, Ontario. Co-editors Dr. Alison Norman and Rick Hill, joined by contributor Diana Castillo, discussed the unique project…
The Society is pleased to announce that the 2025 Awards Program is now accepting nominations. With awards for individuals, authors, and groups of all kinds, the OHS Awards Program recognizes excellence in the field of history across Ontario. This year, the OHS is launching an updated list of OHS Awards categories. Awards for Outstanding Achievement OHS President’s Award ($500…
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