May 2022 Newsletter
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Coffee Chat: The Journey Out Beyond Religion
Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST Have you ever transitioned beyond religion? What was this journey like for you? Join us for a conversation about the journey beyond religion with Michelle Edmunds and Paul Kaplan from the…
Webinar Series 2022: Placemaking: Building Safe, Connected, and Resilient Communities
With Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, Ph.D. Sunday, May 22, 2022 3 pm EST We can build community by designing better public spaces! This talk introduces listeners to placemaking, and then provides detailed examples of how two forms of placemaking –…
Webinar Series 2022: Challenges and Opportunities in Post-Pandemic Work & Employment
With Dr. Anil Verma, Ph.D. University of Toronto, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza (Brazil) It is interesting and useful to ask if the COVID pandemic of 2020-22 has caused some long-term changes in our lives, work patterns and leisure. Many…
2022 Photography Contest
Call for Submissions Submission Deadline: May 30, 2022 We are excited to announce our first-ever photography contest! If you are a semi-professional, amateur, or aspiring photographer, this is a perfect opportunity to explore your interest, get professional feedback, and share…
Online Course: Creative Photography for Beginners
CANCELLED With Nirvana SQ, Photographer ABOUT THE COURSE This online course will provide you with the basic skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to create personal photography projects in the genre of your choice, from start to finish, including printing and showcasing.…
Webinar Series 2022: Indigenous Languages and Non-alphabetic Writing in the Americas
With Dr. Sanchez Martinez, Ph.D. University of North Carolina In this talk, Dr. Sanchez Martinez will discuss Indigenous languages and non-alphabetic writing from Abiayala (The Americas). The talk will focus on the Siwar Mayu project, an online multilingual publication that…
Webinar Series 2022: Chaplaincy in the U.K.: The Journey of a Dutch Humanist Chaplain
With Lindsay van Dijk, UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy Thursday, March 17, 2022 12 pm EST Join Lindsay van Dijk as she shares with us her exceptional journey to becoming a humanist chaplain in the UK's National Health Service. You'll…
Webinar Series 2022: Low-Cost Housing in Canada: Past, Present and Future
With Sarah Cooper, Ph.D. University of Manitoba Sunday, March 27, 2022 3 pm EST Housing is foundational for both individuals and communities. In the past, Canada’s social housing system was recognized around the world as a model for low-cost housing…
Coffee Chat: George Floyd to Black Gen Z
With Kathleen Johnson Thursday, February 17, 2022 6 pm EST A lot has happened in the last two years that people outside Black communities do not understand. This coffee chat will be an opportunity to get clear on the issues…
Webinar Series 2022: Histories of Indian Residential Schools in an Era of Truth and Reconciliation
With Crystal Gail Fraser, Ph.D. University of Alberta In May of 2021, the remains of 215 children were found in an unmarked mass grave next to the former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. In June, 751 human remains were…
End Discrimination Against Atheists in Canada’s Refugee Policies – Petition e-3638
Humanist Canada seeks your support for Petition e-3638. Signing Deadline: 9:00 AM on January 17, 2022 About Petition e-3638 This Petition seeks to end discrimination against atheists in Canada's refugee policies and help save people from persecution. Currently, only religious…