Humanist Canada congratulates Diane Patricia Helen Sims, C.M., Stratford, Ontario on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada as was announced on December 18, 2024. Diane Sims is a celebrated writer and accessibility advocate. Her publications include…
Our partners at Dying with Dignity have requested our participation in this survey provided by the Government of Canada. The survey seeks to determine national opinion on Advance Requests and Medical Assistance in Dying. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-advance-requests-medical-assistance-dying.html
Humanist Canada joins the British Columbia Humanist Association in congratulating the Kelowna Atheists, Skeptics & Humanists Association (KASHA) in their successful effort to have the sign “Keep Christ in Christmas’’ removed from the City of Terrace’s City Hall nativity scene. …
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…
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…
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…