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…
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 on a map…
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: A Brief History…
"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,…
Humanist Canada congratulates Diane Patricia Helen Sims, C.M., Stratford, Ontario on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada as was announced on December 18, 2024. Diane Sims is a celebrated writer and accessibility advocate. Her publications include…
Our partners at Dying with Dignity have requested our participation in this survey provided by the Government of Canada. The survey seeks to determine national opinion on Advance Requests and Medical Assistance in Dying. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-advance-requests-medical-assistance-dying.html
Humanist Canada joins the British Columbia Humanist Association in congratulating the Kelowna Atheists, Skeptics & Humanists Association (KASHA) in their successful effort to have the sign “Keep Christ in Christmas’’ removed from the City of Terrace’s City Hall nativity scene. …
Humanist Canada is proud to announce the winner of our 2024 Poetry Contest. Our theme this year is ‘Humanism for Humanity’. Thank you to our judges Craig Barlow and Zahra Tizmaghz. First Place Our Poet: Lynda Field-Newhouse You Will Never…
Humanist Canada members from British Columbia to Nova Scotia gathered on line throughout November to participate in a course entitled ‘Humanism is Not a Unicorn’. The course was offered in cooperation with the American Humanist Association and was delivered by…