Hilarious Social Clubs

Bringing Back the Brotherhood: Nathaniel Clayton’s Mission to Establish the Muscovites and WTF Canada in Lloydminster and Vermilion River County

In the heart of Lloydminster and the surrounding community of Vermilion River County, fraternal revivalist Nathaniel Clayton is stirring interest in a pair of light-hearted but meaningful organizations long hidden in the annals of North American fraternalism: the Noble Order of Muscovites and WTF Canada – the World Federation of Turtles of Canada. His vision is to reintroduce these humorous, symbolic, and deeply social clubs as a new outlet for fellowship, community service, and good-natured fun.

A Return to Fraternal Whimsy

While many fraternal groups are steeped in solemn ritual and lofty ideals, the Muscovites and WTF Canada remind us that laughter and camaraderie are just as essential to brotherhood as ceremony and charity. Both organizations arose from the golden age of fraternalism in North America, offering members a chance to unwind, joke, and bond through shared absurdity and wit.

The Noble Order of Muscovites: Jokers with a Mission

The Noble Order of Muscovites was a playful and theatrical side degree originally attached to the Improved Order of Red Men. Founded in the late 1800s, the Muscovites borrowed elements of Russian folklore and Cossack imagery, incorporating bears, fur hats, and zany rituals that often parodied the more serious tones of traditional lodges. Members took on titles like “Czar,” “Grand Booshway,” and “Keeper of the Ice,” and meetings were filled with tongue-in-cheek ceremonies and fraternity-style comedy sketches.

But beyond the laughs, Muscovite gatherings often had real impact—raising funds for charitable causes, supporting community projects, and promoting social interaction during a time when rural and small-town life could be isolated. The order faded from prominence by the mid-20th century, but it left behind a blueprint for an engaging, community-oriented lodge filled with humor and heart.

Nathaniel Clayton believes the time is right to bring the Muscovites back—not just as a parody, but as a living tradition that blends old-school fraternal pageantry with modern community engagement. In today’s polarized and isolated world, the Muscovites' blend of satire, spectacle, and service could fill a much-needed niche.

WTF Canada: A Turtle by Any Other Name…

WTF Canada—short for the World Federation of Turtles of Canada—represents the continuation of an even more secretive and humorous group: the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles. This whimsical drinking and riddle-based society is said to have originated among World War II pilots and radio operators as a way to keep morale high and spirits lifted. Membership was earned by answering a question without using certain "dirty" words—proving you were, in fact, a “Turtle.”

The Canadian adaptation, WTF Canada, continues the tradition in a lighthearted and patriotic style. Turtles greet each other with odd questions and quirky responses, bound together by a simple philosophy: “You have to be a good egg to be a Turtle.” It’s all about clean humor, loyalty, and a shared sense of absurdity.

Clayton sees WTF Canada as the perfect counterbalance to modern social anxiety and a refreshing way to build bridges among community members. It’s easy to join, fun to participate in, and reminds members that not everything in life has to be taken so seriously.

Building Fraternal Life in Lloydminster and Vermilion River County

With his deep involvement in organizations such as the Orange Order, Free Gardeners, Freemasons, and the Loyal Order of Moose, Nathaniel Clayton is no stranger to the importance of fellowship, ritual, and symbolic brotherhood. But he also recognizes that not every fraternal interaction must be solemn. Sometimes, a good laugh, a funny title, and an inside joke can go just as far in creating community.

By planting the seeds for both the Muscovites and WTF Canada in Lloydminster and Vermilion River County, Clayton is laying the foundation for a new generation of social clubs that embrace the power of humor and humanity.

As he says: “We’ve got lodges that wear robes, swords, collars, and sashes—why not bring back the fez, the bear suit, and the riddle book too?”

For those interested in building something bold, bizarre, and beautifully fraternal, the time to join the fun is now.

Contact Nathaniel to keep in the loop by either texting him or emailing him.

780 808 1392

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