THE UELAC

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On May 27, 1914 the Parliament of Canada passed an Act creating  The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada (UELAC). Anyone with an interest in Loyalist era history can become a member of the UELAC by paying a fee and you can then, if you wish, apply for a UE Loyalist Certificate.


The UELAC supports research into the Loyalists during the American Revolution and the aftermath of settlement in Canada through creation of the Loyalist Scholarship Fund and the Loyalist Endowment Fund.  The 2025 UELAC Scholarship Fund Challenge raised by September 4th the sum of $11,250.00.

Some branches of the UELAC also provide academic support.  The Kawartha Branch supports research at Trent University and the Conservator & Museum Management / Curator Programmes at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario.   Nova Scotia Branch sponsors a bursary for students at the University of King's College in Halifax. 

The UELAC as well participates in historical research projects such as the Loyalist Migrations Project , a partnership with Huron University College's Community History Centre and Western University's Map and Data Centre.     

In recent years financial grants have been made by the UELAC to support necessary work to maintain historic sites connected to Loyalist heritage including Old Hay Bay Church in Adolphustown, Ontario and Old Holy Trinity Church in Middleton, Nova Scotia.  


Historian & Author, Member of United Empire Loyalists ' Association of Canada

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