Name: Historical Antecedents of an Advanced Cluster: the Example of Ottawa
Start: 2026-08-08T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T15:15:00-0400

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Historical Antecedents of an Advanced Cluster: the Example of Ottawa

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Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

211

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Using extensive original, archival and newspaper research and interviews, Heather will discuss how, during the first decades of the Ottawa Baha’i community (1940 – 1970), a growing group of newly enrolled, dedicated Baha’is became protagonists in building a strong Baha’i community with an outward focus, as well as contributing to the wider society. As Ottawa is one of the most advanced clusters in North America, its history is of particular interest. The presentation is based on the newly published Tools for Living: Winnifred Harvey and the Beginnings of the Bahá’í Faith in Ottawa. Winnifred Harvey was Heather’s aunt and first teacher.

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Heather Harvey

Heather Harvey has lived in Ottawa since 1990. She has a special interest in Canadian and Bahá’í history and holds a B.A. and an M.Ed. from McGill University. After thirty-twoyears as an elementary school teacher, she served as manager of the busy Ottawa Bahá’í Centre. She... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
211

History, Breakout

50th ABS Annual Conference

Heather Harvey

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50th ABS Annual Conference

Heather Harvey

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