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…
In June of 2020, Humanist Canada participated in a Great Canadian Giving Challenge Campaign through Canada Helps to raise funds for our new Public Humanities Program. Together, we raised $2,538.00 to fund the development of our public humanities curriculum. Our…
Sunday July 19, 2020 2 pm EDT on Zoom You must register to access this event Racism in Canada has many different faces. To improve equity and justice for all in Canada, we first must understand racism from differing perspectives,…
Humanism is the evolution of a centuries long tradition of free thought and reason leading to a leading to an ethical and moral life stance based respect for all humanity, democratic ideals, and an understanding of our responsibility to care…
Humanist Canada and Centre for Inquiry Canada issue the following joint statement on the killing of George Floyd and systemic racism. Humanist Canada and the Centre for Inquiry Canada join the rest of the world in outrage over the senseless…
Do you enjoy discussing ideas and learning new things about yourself and the world? Would you like to know how “big ideas” such as wisdom, beauty, justice, love, and friendship have shaped cultures and societies across time? Would you…
The Necessity of a Universal Base Income in Upholding Human Freedom There are significant differences in wealth between Canadians, and this is having the effect of undercutting humanist ideals. In particular, individual freedom and the functioning of democracy are both…
Humanist Canada supports and advocates for activities that promote the principles of Humanism across the country. Humanist Canada and the Ontario Coalition of Abortion Clinics (OCAC) have teamed up and will be offering and administering the Dr. Henry Morgentaler Memorial…
Contest Description Humanist Canada is pleased to sponsor an essay contest to encourage students in their education and in learning more about humanism. Students may submit an essay in English or French First Prize: $1,000 Second Prize: $750 Third Prize:…