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Let's get social!
Following our social media provides an additional opportunity to engage, learn, and be inspired. Let's keep the conversation going beyond this space. Share our messaging and let's bring Humanism to a wider audience.
We don't want you to miss out on our events - so please note that registering will now enable a reminder email, with Zoom link, to be sent to you on the day of the event.
Dr. Jackie Nemni, a graduate of McGill and McMaster University, practiced respirology and sleep medicine for thirty years, including many years in the ICU. Most recently, and before retirement, she worked at a COVID assessment centre and vaccination clinic. In retirement, she paints and travels and is also an active member of Humanist Canada. She is now training to become a MAID assessor and provider.
Dr. Nemni will speak about her experiences with conspiracy theories and how fear-mongering impacts the delivery of vaccines and health services in Ontario.
This event will be moderated by Susan Ward.
Coming Soon to Your Screen - more detail to follow
Sunday, May 26th, 3:00 PM, "Divorce: Humanist Style" with Humanist, Officiant and Podcaster, Alex Howard. In conversation with Jarrod Clegg.
Please note that our program offerings are recorded and will be available on our website.
Video: 'Putting A Number On How Much Religion Costs In Canada'
Welcome to our new members! - Join us at our next orientation event on Zoom on April 30th at 5:00 PM EST.
We are growing! We like to ensure that our new members receive a telephone call. Please reach out to Bettianne Hedges if you can do a few calls a week. An opportunity to talk to fellow Humanists across the country? We promise you will enjoy this role!
We are committed to bringing engaging and productive volunteer opportunities to our members. Please see your member portal for role descriptions and the application process. If there is something you would like to do but don't see it on the list please reach out to the Executive Director. We always have opportunities for you to be engaged in smaller projects.
Committee Highlight - Humanities Program Committee
Our committee organizes live discussions, and webinars, and provides regular content to our members and the general public on a variety of platforms.
Committee members should begin skills in any one of the following: skills in managing Zoom events, podcasts or editing video, research, or content development. You could also be able to interview guest speakers and host our discussions. Apply Now
Please also note that the Zoom link to each community platform can now be found in your member portal - centre screen.
MEMBERS CONNECT
Are you looking for a good conversation? All of our members are welcome to join us at our weekly Members Connect Zoom discussion group - open format. We meet every Wednesday at 6:00 PM EST.
BOOK CLUB
The members of our popular book club have made their book choices for the next several months, please see below. Anyone is welcome to join. Read the book and join via your portal at 7:00 PM EST on any of the dates below.
April 2nd, The Clockwork Universe by Edward Dolnick
May 7th, The Love of Singular Men by Victor Heringer
June 4th, Bush Runner, The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson by Mark Bourrie
