Humanist Canada

10/14/2026

Happening today!

Join Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor (MPCC) and religious trauma recovery coach Divorcing Religion Workshop for a webinar exploring the lasting effects of religious trauma and the challenges of rebuilding a life after leaving a high-control religion.

There's still time to register: https://tinyurl.com/4mxu37w4

10/13/2026

Belief should never be a substitute for evidence.

Hitchens’ words cut to the heart of critical thinking: no claim deserves protection from scrutiny simply because it is familiar, comforting, or deeply held.

Humanism asks us to question boldly and follow the evidence wherever it leads.

10/13/2026

Join Megan Sheldon, co-founder of Be Ceremonial, for this unique opportunity to consider the role of ritual and ceremony at the end of life.

During this 3-hour interactive workshop, Megan will introduce you to the essential elements of ceremony and ritual design. She will also explore the visible and invisible moments that surround the end of life, and the many opportunities to weave ceremony into those moments.

Together you will learn how to craft and convene an end-of-life ceremony, while also considering your own relationship with grief and loss rituals.

If you’re a member of Humanist Canada, register to join here: https://tinyurl.com/3pe2teap

If you’re not a member of Humanist Canada, register to join here: https://tinyurl.com/36prd8vw

10/12/2026

A stronger humanist community starts with bringing people together!

We’re hosting an inaugural meet and greet for humanists across the Greater Toronto Area, creating an opportunity to strengthen local connections and build a more vibrant humanist community.

Come enjoy an afternoon of conversation with fellow humanists and meet Humanist Canada’s Executive Director. All humanists are welcome!

Register to join: https://tinyurl.com/4hvekbjj

10/12/2026

The conversations from the 2026 World Humanist Congress continue!

Recordings of the keynotes and sessions are now available on our YouTube channel, giving everyone an opportunity to revisit the discussions that shaped this year's Congress or experience them for the first time.

World Humanist Congress 2026: Session 2 “What are we resisting?”F...

10/11/2026

Humanism begins with the belief that every person deserves dignity, equality, and the freedom to live fully.

This Women’s History Month, Michaëlle Jean’s words remind us that women’s equality is part of a much broader struggle to build a society in which everyone is treated with respect and justice.

10/10/2026

Leaving a high-control religion is often only the beginning.

Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor (MPCC) and religious trauma recovery coach Janice Selbie of Divorcing Religion Workshop explores the lasting impact of religious trauma and the difficult process of rebuilding a life beyond belief.

Register to join: https://tinyurl.com/4mxu37w4

10/10/2026

A new chapter for humanist care is taking shape in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We’re proud to celebrate Thomas Mengel, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services’ first Humanist Chaplain, whose pioneering role is expanding access to non-religious existential care for people facing serious illness.

Congratulations, Thomas, on helping open new ground for humanist chaplaincy in Canada.

10/09/2026

A new generation of humanists is coming together, and you can help shape what comes next!

We’re inviting young humanists between the ages of 18 and 35 to join our upcoming Youth Chapter drop-in sessions.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow humanists and the chapter organizers while sharing your thoughts on what the Youth Chapter should look like and what you hope it will offer.

Visit our digital event calendar to register: https://tinyurl.com/3k45r9y4

10/09/2026

Young people are asking harder questions about religion, meaning, and the world around them. Humanism gives those questions room to breathe.

Janalee Morris explains why critical thinking can help the humanist movement connect with a new generation.