Humanist Canada congratulates Diane Patricia Helen Sims, C.M., Stratford, Ontario on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada
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…
Government of Canada Survey on Advance Requests and Medical Assistance in Dying
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
Congratulations to KASHA
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. …
Humanism for Humanity: 2024 Poetry Contest Winners
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…
Humanism is Not a Unicorn – Members Gather to Discuss
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…
Humanist Canada hosts Humanism in Action Conference in Waterloo, Ontario
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 represented at the launch of Diane Sims’ ‘Living Beyond the Shadow’
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…
Humanism in Action: Igniting Progress for Positive Change
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Registration is now closed. Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for our Humanism in Action conference, a historical gathering of passionate secular activists from across southern Ontario. This event is an inspirational experience, where ideas,…
A new Humanist Canada Chapter forms in New Brunswick
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…
Introducing Our New Video: What is Humanism?
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,…
Hope for Humanity
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,…