Our Vision, Mission and Values

At Canada’s National History Society, we’ve always believed in the importance of knowing our country’s past.

Our Vision

A Canada where people are connected through history.

Our Mission

To strengthen understanding of the complex and diverse histories of our country and their part in shaping contemporary Canada.

Our Values

Our values shape how we interact with each other and how we think in making decisions to advance our vision. Values and strategy are inseparable.

Excellence

We build trust with high professional standards in the research, writing, and teaching of Canada’s history. Rigour, empathy, accuracy, and the use of historical thinking concepts are central to this work.

Inclusivity

We listen, learn, and grow, sharing the history of the diverse peoples of Canada through a broad spectrum of compelling stories and perspectives. The history of the land and its peoples is ancient, contemporary, and relevant.

Curiosity and Openness

We encourage conversations about Canadian history, creating spaces to ask questions, learn, and connect, in order to develop understanding among all of the peoples of Canada.

Collaboration

We embrace collaboration with diverse organizations to multiply our impact through distinctive programs. We aspire to strengthen Canada by amplifying and empowering our country’s historians, writers, supporters, educators, and students.