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…
On November 16th, 2024 Humanist Canada, along with our affiliates Society of Freethinkers and Secular Connexion, hosted Humanism in Action: Igniting Progress for Positive Change. This in-person, day -ong conference was held in Waterloo, Ontario and was attended by over…
Humanist Canada was invited to the launch of ‘Living Beyond The Shadow’ a beautifully crafted memoir by Diane Sims, on November 15th, 2024 in Stratford. Our Executive Director, Bettianne Hedges represented Humanist Canada at the ‘standing room only’ event. Members…
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Registration is now closed. Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for our Humanism in Action conference, a historical gathering of passionate secular activists from across southern Ontario. This event is an inspirational experience, where ideas,…
Some of our New Brunswick Humanist Canada members gathered in Moncton on 2 Nov to exchange ideas, explore books, share their projects and of course, to enjoy each others compagny! Contact us for info if you wish to join their…
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest video, What is Humanism?, a project we are incredibly proud to share with everyone. This video is more than just an introduction to humanism; it’s a celebration of the values,…
HUMANIST CANADA OFFERS HOPE FOR HUMANITY In the last 100 years or so, humanity, or ‘us humans’ living in an increasingly complex and divided world have been seeking a way to express our concerns for dignity, social justice and creative,…
On October 27th over 110 Humanist Canada licensed officiants and officiant candidates in Ontario met on zoom for the annual program conference. The conference topics included marketing our services, understanding and supporting contemporary relationships, expanding the types and diversity of…
Abstract: How we value our day-to-day practices has an impact on our perception of their utility and our experiences of them. The same principle applies to our valuation of religious and spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and attendance, and how…
Abstract: There seemingly exists a direct connection between people’s religious attendance and their subjective well-being, but are we not overlooking a more basic and pivotal factor when we make this assessment? Dr. Speed queries whether physical capacity, mobility, and wellbeing…