Clan Donald Canada Corporation is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of our great and storied clan. The MacDonalds once controlled a sea-Kingdom along the West Coast and Islands of Gaelic Scotland. The rulers of this Lordship of the Isles were known in Gaelic as Triath nan Eilean or Rìgh Innse Gall. As head of the Gaels, the MacDonalds were great patrons and supporters of the Gaelic arts and that tradition continues today.

After the fall of the second Jacobite rebellion in 1745 and 1746 and later as a result of the Highland Clearances, many Clan Donald kinsfolk and their fellow Hebrideans and Highlanders were forced to leave their homeland. Many of them Came to Canada and helped to build this great nation.

Thank you for visiting our NEW and improved official website for Clan Donald Canada Corporation. Enjoy your stay here with CDC and feel free to explore throughout the whole website and learn more about the Macdonalds (and their many septs) and their impact on Highland and world history.

Getting Together

Events

Clan Donald Canada members gather every year at our annual general meeting. Our various branches also host events throughout the year including ceilidhs, BBQs, regional meetings and more!

Spreading the word

Highland Games

Clan Donald Canada and it’s regional branches send conveners to represent us at various Highland Games and Scottish Festivals every summer.

Keeping in touch

Newsletters

Clan Donald publishes newsletters for members to keep you up to date on what’s happening! Our members participate in our online communities on Facebook. They share articles, photos and more!

Our Mission

This website is dedicated to providing the membership of Clan Donald Canada with the upcoming events, current officers and directors, the membership application and much more.

Our goal is to recruit new members and spread as much Clan Donald information to the public as we possibly can and to relay any events to those interested.

Become a Member

Individual Membership

$20.00 CAD*
For individuals over the age of 18

  • Billed annually

  • All rights and privileges of members

  • Helps fund our activities and further our work

  • Open to anyone bearing the name Macdonald, McDonald, Macdonell, Donaldson, or any of our many variations and sept names

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Family Membership

$20.00 CAD
Suitable for a couple or a family with children under 18 years of age

  • Billed annually

  • Couple and any children under 18 are entitled to all rights and privileges as members

  • Helps to fund our activities and further our work

  • Engages children in our history

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Lifetime Membership

$500 CAD
Suitable for individual clansfolk

  • Billed Once

  • Only open to individuals

  • Helps fund our activities and further our work

  • All rights and privileges of members for life

  • A good way for those with the means to support our efforts

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What's happening?

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2022 AGM

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