Humanist Canada, Ottawa, ON Videos

How has religious indoctrination shaped the way you relate to yourself and the world? In the latest episode of The Voice of Canadian Humanism podcast, comedian Deborah Kimmett talks about her changing relationship with faith and her lifelong search for meaning. You can stream the episode on all major podcast streaming platforms. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of new episodes! #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Atheism #Religion

The road to secularism is a long and winding journey for many. For comedian and author Deborah Kimmett, the road to secularism led her back to herself. Tune into our latest podcast episode for a candid conversation with Deborah Kimmett about faith, purpose, and self-discovery as she recounts her life-long exploration of different philosophies and her experiences with addiction. #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Atheism

The growing wave of far-right politics in the US poses a serious threat to democracy and human rights. Nicole Carr, the interim executive director for the American Humanist Association, joined us on our podcast to discuss Christian nationalism, Trumpism, and the Make America Great Again movement on the latest episode of our podcast, The Voice of Canadian Humanism. You can stream the episode on all major podcast streaming platforms. #ChristianNationalism #USPolitics #Democracy #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Atheism

What is Going on With the Neighbours? | Reproductive Rights
The fight for reproductive rights in the US continues more than 50 years after Roe v. Wade 🏛️⚖️🧑🏽‍⚖️ We caught up with Nicole Carr, the interim executive director of the American Humanist Association, to discuss the sociopolitical tug-of-war taking place across the border on the latest episode of our podcast, The Voice of Canadian Humanism. You can stream the episode on all major podcast streaming platforms. #ReproductiveRights #RoeVWade #USPolitics #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular

We had such an amazing time at Toronto Pride! 🌈 A big thank you to everyone that came out and joined us! Until next year 💗 #Pride #Pride2024 #PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Humanism #Secualr

It’s the #humanist way. Happy #Pride2024! 🌈💗💅🏼✌🏼🎀💕

An Indigenous Roundtable with Christina Ninham
How do we address a system designed to oppress the people it’s meant to serve? Certainly not with the master’s tools 🙅🏽‍♀️🛠️ Tune into episode 6 of our podcast, An Indigenous Roundtable, for a discussion about the unjust treatment of Indigenous people in Canada. Our podcast, The Voice of Canadian Humanism is available across all major streaming platforms. #Podcast ##NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIHM #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #IndigenousCanada #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Secularism

The journey towards Truth and Reconciliation has been long and arduous, and we still have a long way to go. Tune into episode 6 of our podcast, An Indigenous Roundtable, for a discussion about the unjust treatment of Indigenous people in Canada. Our podcast, The Voice of Canadian Humanism is available across all major streaming platforms. #Podcast ##NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIHM #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #IndigenousCanada #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Secularism

As a divorce mediator and humanist officiant, Alex Howard has seen her fair share of relationships strained by the patriarchal expectations of religious matrimony. Tune into the latest episode of our podcast, Divorce: Humanist Style, for a humanist take on marriage and divorce. Our podcast, The Voice of Canadian Humanism is available across all major streaming platforms. #Marriage #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageCoach #Divorce #DivorceMediation #DivorceCommunity #Humanism #SecularHumanism #Secular #Atheism #Religion #SeparationOfChurchAndState

Choose happiness! 😊🌸 Although divorce is so often stigmatized, deciding to end your marriage and choosing your own happiness can open the doors to new and exciting possibilities.

Double Your Impact Today! Do you stand for humanist values and want to help build a world of social and economic justice? Join our year-end campaign for Humanist Canada: https://secure.humanistcanada.ca/forms/25 See why Bettianne is donating this year. Donate now and your gift will be doubled up to $10,000!

Double your impact today! Want to champion the use of reason, imagination, and compassion to build a better world? Humanist Canada is the national voice you've been looking for. But we can't do it without your support. As a humanist advocate, we need your help to continue our mission of creating a more just and equal society. Find out why Humanist Canada board member, Lee Burton, is donating to this important campaign. With your donation doubled by our matching gift program, your contribution can have twice the impact. Join us in donating today: https://secure.humanistcanada.ca/forms/25 #Humanism #Humanist #Secularism #Secular #Atheist #Atheism #NonBelievers

Are Unions a Force for Progress? Unions and Canadian Politics
Are unions a force for progress? Should unions intervene in politics outside their workplace? If so, why? How? This webinar will offer a critical assessment of union politics in Canada, past, present, and future. I will make the case that unions are indeed a force for progress, not just in the fight for better workplaces and financial security for working people, but in the fight against sexism, racism, homophobia, and other forms of hate and discrimination, and the fight for a better world for everyone. But unions are also a reflection of the society around them. They are not immune to the lure of more conservative or reactionary politics, especially when there are jobs at stake. What does this tension mean for unions, and for the many, many Canadian workers who are not members of unions? The ways in which unions intervene in our politics are in large part a consequence of the internal politics of those unions themselves, encouraging people to take an interest in the labour movement and see it as an agent of positive social change.

For Better and Worse: the Problematic Past and Uncertain Future of Marriage
Everyone knows that marriage isn’t what it used to be, and everyone is quite right. But there’s a lot more confusion about exactly what marriage used to be, when it used to be that way, and why it used to be that way. Stephanie will talk about some of the myths about "traditional" marriage and as well as some of the misconceptions about what is happening with marriage today. She argues that there were three distinctive marriage systems that emerged successively in history, each of them very different from the current rearrangement of marriage and family values we are experiencing today. We can then explore recent trends in marriage and new research about what makes for a good marriage and what predicts divorce, along with debates over whether to promote marriage and how to understand the impact of alternative family arrangements.

Take a look back at our official contingent in last year’s Capital Pride Parade as well as our visit to Toronto Pride, where we celebrated diversity, equity, and inclusivity for everyone. Human rights are 2SLGBTQ+ rights! #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023 #Pride #2SLGBTQ #LoveIsLove #Humanism #Secularism #NonBelievers

Intentional Communities: One Model for Nurturing Human Connection
While we may be members of many communities (family, work, neighbourhood, etc.) out of necessity, intentional communities create a safe experience of belonging, purpose, and shared values for us. In them, each of us encounters who we are and what our gifts are. In this conversation, we’ll explore one model of an intentional community called the Market Square Connected Community. It is being created among residents living in a condominium complex in downtown Toronto. We’ll explore the evolution of this community and practical suggestions for developing an intentional community wherever you reside.

Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis
The Sixth Assessment Report of the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change represents the most thorough and up-to-date assessment of climate change science. This talk will summarize the assessment findings of the Working Group I contribution to this report, which addresses our understanding of the climate system and its response to human influence.

Reinventing an Old Technology to Deliver Communication Justice in Africa
On a continent where literacy rates average 66% for those over the age of 15, according to the World Bank, and where misinformation remains a real challenge, getting good information is easier said than done. But what if there was a medium that not only resonated with those living in Sub-Saharan Africa but also promoted communications rights and ensured the representation of different voices? That’s where we turn to the (seemingly) old-school communication technique that you have sitting in your car: the radio. By combining this long-trusted technology with innovations in mobile applications and phones, millions of Africans get access to good information to make the best decisions for themselves – and we want to tell you why this works, and why it matters. Join Kevin Perkins, the Executive Director of Farm Radio International as he unpacks how radio is a force for good in Sub-Saharan Africa, how it changes lives, and how it improves outcomes for millions of people.

Architecture of a healthcare system for Canadians
Canada ranks comparatively low in healthcare effectiveness despite relatively high public and private spending. Access to primary care is problematic, emergency department utilization is high, and those departments are crowded providing care in hallways and waiting rooms; if admitted to hospital, patients remain gurney bound for hours and days, and 15-20% of acute care hospital beds are occupied by people no longer requiring acute care, awaiting home, transitional or long-term care. Wait-times for specialty interventions in both pre- and in- pandemic times remain long. Mental health and addictions care is complex and opiate deaths remain in the thousands. Canada needs a radical restructuring of all elements of care delivery and could benefit from the experience of other jurisdictions that spend less for better outcomes. Dr. Walker will describe further the complex challenges currently faced by patients, families and providers and suggest different approaches for the future.

Happy Ottawa Pride from Canada’s capital! We’re proudly marching in the 2022 Capital Pride Parade today, celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ communities and defending human rights alongside Centre for Inquiry Canada, Ontario Humanist Society, and Humanist Association of Ottawa. Our presence helps in the fight against shame and social stigma and ensures that our message is clear: Humanists take a stand for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and inclusion! #2SLGBTQPlus #2SLGBTQIA #2LGBTQ2S #LGBTQPride #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQSupporter #LGBTQIA #LGBTQIAPride #LGBTCanada #LGBTQCanada #HumanRights #HumanDignity #HumanRightsActivist #HumanRightsDefenders #Humanists #Humanism #Secularism #SecularHumanism #SecularHumanist