Greetings Wonderful Humans! Humanist Canada serves what I often call the "forgotten middle"—those who, in the past, would have been supported and mobilized by their membership in a church or a local community center. These are the people who drive…
This last December my partner and I had a chance to visit Kenya again, their first visit home since coming to live with me in Canada. If you haven’t had the chance to visit Kenya, it’s a land and people…
Author: Hamed Chemli A few months ago, Humanist Canada launched its fall fundraising campaign, encouraging our community and friends to donate in order to help promote its key message, deliver its mission, and provide all Humanists in Canada with services,…
Humanist Canada is delighted to announce the release of Humanism: Canadian Perspectives | Humanisme : Perspectives canadiennes — a bilingual collection that explores what it means to live and think humanistically in Canada. ”Humanism, at its heart, is a deeply…
Craig, a 73-year-old Humanist, believes in the power of giving while living. Responding to Humanist Canada’s Legacy Giving initiative, he shared his journey: instead of waiting to leave a legacy after death, Craig pre-distributed his gifts to causes he cares about—including Humanist Canada, Humanist International, Yellowhead…
Ottawa, Canada — Humanist Canada today announced that registration is officially open for the World Humanist Congress 2026, the world’s leading international gathering of humanists, ethical thinkers, and secular leaders. The Congress will take place August 7–9, 2026 in Canada’s…
Author: Hamed Chemli African Humanism in Theory and Practice Introduction: Africa as a Concept Few adjectives fall short in describing reality like the term “African”. This is not about mere geographical facts. Africa, as a continent, is for sure identifiable…
Author: Hamed Chemli Humanists have always been at the forefront of climate awareness and climate action. Yet it seems that we still lack in terms of legal action against environmental degradation and violations of environmental rights. Humanism and Climate Awareness:…
"You may have to get a little dirty to love people. It's not clean. That's the part that people want to avoid." – Dr. Patch Adams In 2010, I embarked on a journey that would indelibly stamp my understanding of what…
This submission is being composed on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The lands of Wabanaki people are recognized in a series of Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between…
Humanist Canada is seeking an Independent Contractor - General Manager to provide operational and administrative management services on a part-time basis (25 hours/week). This role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work remotely, and a chance to contribute to a national…
Dear Members of Humanist Canada, The world is rapidly changing, and not always for the better. The 2024 Freedom of Thought Report from Humanists International paints a stark picture: across the globe, humanists, atheists, and freethinkers continue to face discrimination,…