Discussion 2024: Anti-Science is the New Religion
With Dr. Jackie Nemni Sunday, April 7 12:00 pm EST Dr. Jackie Nemni , a graduate of McGill and McMaster University, practiced respirology and sleep medicine for thirty years, including many years in the ICU. Most recently, and before retirement,…
Discussion 2024: Authentic Speaking, Writing, and Inter-Cultural Communications
With Rita Shelton Deverell, CM, EdD Sunday, March 24 3:00 pm EST Dr. Deverell has worked in the Canadian arts and cultural industries and academe: as a theatre artist, television broadcaster/senior executive, independent producer, journalism educator, and author. She cites…
Discussion 2024: Putting A Number on How Much Religion Costs in Canada
Tuesday, March 19 7:00 pm EST This online roundtable discussion about the cost of religion in Canada - quantified by original research conducted by the Centre for Inquiry Canada. Bettianne Hedges of Humanist Canada will be hosting Leslie Rosenblood from…
Discussion 2024: Are the Religious Healthier?
With Dr. David Speed Sunday, March 10 3:00 pm EST Religion and spirituality are consistently associated with beneficial effects. Religious attendance, prayer, and religiosity have been found to predict better health and wellness. Each year, hundreds of articles are published…
Discussion 2024: HIV in 2024: What is the State of the Epidemic Today?
With Alison Symington It has been forty years since the discovery of HIV—the virus responsible for AIDS. With effective testing and treatment now available, HIV has faded from the public consciousness, but it remains a serious and complex issue. What…
Discussion 2024: Interfaith Family – Marriage and Parenting with Mutual Respect
Falling in love with the right person is easy, what comes next isn’t always. For anyone who has ever wondered how relationships can work between the faithful and faithless, you won’t want to miss this peek behind the curtain. Steve Ghikadis, a Secular Humanist, has been married to Cindy, a Christian, for almost a decade, and, like most couples, they agree on all the big things.
2023 HumanLight Virtual Celebration
Saturday, December 23 at 6PM EST As a member of humanist Canada, you are invited to the annual HumanLight Virtual Celebration on Saturday, December 23rd, at 6PM EST. This year's timely theme is "Celebrating What Unites Us". Your hosts Chaplain…
Discussion 2023: Digging into the Humanist Ethics of Natural Burial
Are there any important ethical issues when dealing with our body’s remains? Can humanist principles shed any light on how to best deal with this question? Fellow humanist and long-time natural burial advocate Bob Hope, and Sue Greer, Executive Director of the Natural Burial Association, will take us through the facts and dispel the myths of natural burial. If you are interested in an end-of-life option for the care of your body that is both natural and less harmful than conventional burial and cremation, this webinar is for you.
Humanist Canada Monthly Book Club
First Tuesday of the month 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST Do you love reading? Join us at the Humanist Canada monthly book club! We will meet on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month from 7pm – 9pm EDT. Watch our…
Discussion 2023: The Ottawa Abortion Doula Collective: Challenging Stigma and Providing Support
Moderated by Alex Howard.
THIS DISCUSSION WAS HOSTED LIVE ON OCTOBER 29, 3023.
The Ottawa Abortion Doula Collective was founded by a small group of volunteers in 2019 to help fill gaps related to abortion access in the Ottawa area.
Inclusive Spiritual Reflections during Canadian Armed Forces Public Functions
On 30 Oct 2023, the Chaplain General indicated he remains committed to the spirit of the directive. In light of questions that have arisen, CAF chaplains may proceed as in previous years for this year's Remembrance Day. A committee will…