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Humanist Happenings Keeping You Connected to Humanist Events
August 2025
Welcome to the September edition of the Humanist Canada newsletter!
This month, we’re excited to share a rich lineup of events and resources with you—from an engaging webinar on how Humanists can respond to gender-based violence, to a compelling new podcast episode highlighting the essential role of abortion doulas in healthcare.
You’ll also find a thought-provoking guest blog that calls for stronger legal action on climate change, reminding us of our shared humanist commitments to responsibility and justice.
Be sure to mark your calendar for our upcoming Town Hall on September 21—a special opportunity to hear directly from the Board, ask your questions, and help shape the direction of our community.
In addition, we’re pleased to share a national research study exploring Canadians’ experiences with end-of-life, offering a meaningful way to contribute to important conversations on dignity and choice.
We invite you to explore all these updates and more inside—and to continue fostering a vibrant, active, and compassionate Humanist Canada together.
— The Humanist Canada Team
Webinar: A Humanist Response to Gender-Based Violence
📅 Saturday, September 27th 🕖 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Our guest speaker, Catherine Dunphy—accomplished writer, poet, and advocate for women’s rights—will explore how Social Emotional Learning and mindfulness can nurture empathy and play a vital role in preventing gender-based violence.
Drawing from her personal journey and extensive advocacy, Catherine will discuss ways Humanists can take a proactiverole in ending gender-based violence. Catherine is a founding member and former Executive Director of the Clergy Project, author of From Apostle to Apostate, and a passionate activist advancing programs aimed at violence prevention against women.
🎙️ Episode 3: Beyond the Procedure: What Does an Abortion Doula Do?
In the third episode of Choice Chat’s Beyond the Procedure series, host Tara engages with Rae Jardine, Julie Vautour, and Mel Fuller to explore the essential role of abortion doulas. This discussion transcends the political and clinical aspects of abortion, highlighting it as a deeply human experience. The guests emphasize how abortion doulas provide crucial logistical assistance and emotional support, addressing significant gaps in Canada’s healthcare system. The conversation aims to reinforce the understanding that abortion is a matter of healthcare affecting real people and their choices, while also showcasing the compassion and advocacy inherent in abortion care.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and share to continue the dialogue.
Guest Blog: How Can Humanists Contribute to Countering Climate Change via Legal Action?
In our latest guest blog, How Can Humanists Contribute to Countering Climate Change via Legal Action? Master Student in International and European LawHamed Chemli explores the long history of humanist engagement with climate issues, highlights where our movement has fallen short, and outlines concrete ways we can step up to influencepolicy and law for the sake of our planet and future generations.
This insightful article connects humanistvalues of responsibility, reason, and justice with pressing global challenges, making a compelling case for stronger legal and institutional action from the humanist community.
💡 Want to contribute to Humanist Canada Guest Blog Series? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at info@humanistcanada.ca.
Webinar: Black Humanism
This event is organized by the American Humanist Association, Taylor Leigh of The Antibot, and Drew McCoy of Genetically Modified Skeptic.
Dr. Anthony Pinn of Rice University, and author of The Black Practice of Disbelief, works at the intersection of African-American religion and Humanistthought. In this event, Dr. Pinn will share with us the history of Black humanism, how Black humanists are making meaning in their secular communities, and how we can both learn from and support their communities.
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer le lancement de « Connection humaniste - Rencontres hebdomadaires » !
🌐 Rejoignez-nous en ligne pour : ✔ Connecter en français avec d’autres humanistes ✔ Rester au courant des dernières nouvelles ✔ Partager vos préoccupations et vos accomplissements ✔ Ou simplement nous dire à quoi vous pensez ces temps-ci
📍 Nos discussions ont lieu chaque mardi, de 19h00 à 20h00 HNE.
📌 Cet événement s'adresse aux membres d'Humanist Canada seulement.
Invitation to Participate in a Research Study on End-of-Life Experiences
The Nonreligion in a Complex Future project, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, is conducting important research on people’s experiences with end of life care. The project explores how people experience and imagine a good death, and seeks the perspectives of those who have experienced a close loss in the last year.
This brief online survey aims to gather insights into end-of-life care experiences. Your participation will contribute to a greater understanding of these issues and help improve future care practices.
Connect, Reflect, Belong: Weekly Conversations for English-Speaking Members
📅 Every Thursdays 🕖 6:00–7:00 PM ET | 3:00–4:00 PM PT
Looking for a space to connect with fellow Humanist Canada members? Join our weekly virtual Members Connect Group, where members from across the country gather to share experiences, spark ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Led by members, for members, these relaxed sessions offer a chance to explore questions that matter—whether you're curious about the role of Humanism in daily life or just want to meet like-minded people in a supportive environment.
Whether you're just discovering Humanism or have been walking this path for years, your voice and presence are welcome. Let’s shape the future of Humanist Canada—one conversation at a time.
Local member gatherings are informal meetings of humanists - a simple idea with big results.
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