1953

The Rákóczi Association is established in Canada.

The Association stated as its main goal the nurturing and retaining Hungarian culture in Canada. The founder, and first president, was Miklós Korponay, who stated the goal of this charitable organization was to represent the cultural requirements of the Canadian-Hungarians and preserve a friendly
equilibrium and cooperation between organizations. The agreement of cooperation was signed by 168 separate organizations worldwide, including the historical churches, but mainly in the United States and Canada, where it is still in effect.