Humanist Canada says farewell to Ruth Henrich as Executive Director and welcomes Bettianne Hedges into the role. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we have had the privilege to work alongside Ruth as a Board Member and, most recently,…
Sunday, June 4, 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST Humanist Canada's Annual General meeting is fast approaching on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 2-4 PM, so please open your calendar and Save the Date! The AGM will be on Zoom using…
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…
Thursday, December 23, 2021 4 pm EST Humanist Canada along with affiliates and friends are joining together for our first annual Humanlight Celebration, on the 20th Anniversary of HumanLight. HumanLight is a Humanist holiday, celebrated annually on or about December…
Humanist Canada is proud to announce our latest venture – publishing. Humanist Canada Press has been created to showcase Canadian Humanists and their contribution to the important discussions taking place in our country and around the world. And we can’t…
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the idea of a Basic Income is being revisited across the globe. Humanist Canada has conducted a survey to find out what our members think about this subject and whether they support the…
The Board of Humanist Canada shares the grief of all Canadians upon the discovery of the remains of 215 children at Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. Our hearts are with families, survivors of the…
Congratulations to the Award Winners! Award of Distinction Madeleine Ghatavi, Peterborough, ON Essay Title: Youth Advocacy: How to Cultivate Progressive Movements Among Teenagers Third Prize Iris Hu, Milton, ON Essay Title: Abortion is Justifiable: Comparing the Values at Stake Second…
CFIC’s Winter Solstice Magic Show is coming to a computer near you. This interactive evening will feature live magic with James Alan. Attendees will watch and participate in the show, and have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A…
Going Godless: Black Feminism, Humanism, and Anti-Racism With Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson “Going Godless” will examine this history vis-à-vis the emergence of Black feminist humanist perspectives in the American secular humanist and atheist movements. For example, how have Black women humanists…
Dear Humanists, December 1st, 2020 is Giving Tuesday. This day is celebrated worldwide and is known as the day to begin the giving season. This year has looked very different from what most people might have expected, which makes it…
September 13th 7:30pm EST Humanist Canada’s Board Member Kathleen Johnson has organized the Critical Black Thought Society bringing together some outstanding speakers for this first event. There is a need for a safe space for Black people to explore the…