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,…
Gretta is an author, activist and ordained minister of the United Church of Canada, a much-loved member of Humanist Canada and a self-professed atheist. Her beliefs, or lack thereof, caused controversy both within and outside of the United Church. In…
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…
Humanist Canada's Steve Ghikadis sits down with Dale McGowan, an author, educator, podcaster, and philanthropist who has written and edited several books related to living a non-religious life, particularly about interfaith relationships and raising caring curious kids without religion. He…
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…
By Mars Van Vliet Humanist Chaplain Training - Summer 2024 Summer of 2024 saw the completion of Humanist Canada’s 4th cohort of chaplain training. The candidates ranged greatly both in age and background, yet the motivation to help their fellow…
By Bettianne Hedges, Executive Director of Humanist Canada Date: October 2, 2024 Today I attended, on behalf of Humanist Canada, inaugural hybrid in-person and virtual event launch of the Institute for Religion Culture and Societal Futures at the University of…
We were joined by Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme, an associate professor in the department of sociology and legal studies at the University of Waterloo and a co-founder of the Institute for Religion, Culture, and Societal Futures (IRCSF), in the summer of 2024…
Christian. Muslim. Jewish. Buddhist. Religious. Or not? With a greater number of Canadians than ever before identifying as nonreligious or 'none of the above,' the landscape of belief in Canada is changing rapidly. Understanding these changes can be a challenge,…