Canada has no law against abortion since Humanist Canada founder Dr. Henry Morgentaler's victories, but there are still many barriers to people in Canada seeking to exercise their full reproductive rights. The BCHA has been investigating the state of abortion…
Humanist Canada has endorsed the Petition to End Prayer in the House of Commons launched by the British Columbia Humanist Association (BCHA). We want to acknowledge our colleagues' excellent work on the separation between church and state in Canada. We invite Humanist…
With Jill Doctoroff, Executive Director of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada This presentation will start with a brief historic context of abortion in Canada to better understand the contemporary landscape. There will be an overview of myths surrounding abortion care…
With Karis Burkowski Why do we have only one god when there used to be so many? Where did the idea of marriage come from? How did the disparity between rich and poor begin? Why Men Mad God is a historical…
Every Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST We are pleased to announce our new Members Connect Weekly Chat. If you are a Humanist Canada member, join us to connect with other fellow humans, catch up on the latest news, share…
With Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, Ph.D. 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 – little free libraries and road murals –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…