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BC Humanist Association

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Reason, compassion and home. https://www.bchumanist.ca

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BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 3w ago

BC Human Rights Tribunal Chair Emily Ohler recently announced her retirement: "I have found it more difficult to find the energy to point out the same pressures, make the same asks, and fight the same fights in the absence of the tools we have needed since the start." www.bchrt.bc.ca/personal-mes...

Personal Message from the Chair - BC Human Rights Tribunal

July 6, 2026 This August marks 5 years since my appointment as Chair of the BC Human Rights Tribunal, with two years remaining in my current term. I stepped into the role in August 2021, after 5…

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BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 3w ago

We wrote to Tobique Valley, NB asking them to end prayers at their council meetings - a blatantly unconstitutional practice. Now they've scheduled a closed council meeting. We're hoping they see the light and opt to end the practice.

Notice of Special Meeting of District of Tobique Valley, Jul 16 at 6:30pm.
BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 2mo ago

As Canada looks to ban under-16s from accessing social media, it's worth looking at the effectiveness and impacts of these bans that are happening around the world. Humanists UK has issued a strong statement condemning a similar proposal there. Read their 🧵 and our comments 👇

Humanists UK@humanists.uk · 2mo ago

Humanists UK recognises the genuine concern behind proposals to restrict children’s access to social media, including the need to protect young people from exploitation, abuse, and harmful content. However, a blanket ban risks cutting off young people from vital sources of support and community.

BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 2mo ago

We recently hosted @janiceselbie.bsky.social for a great talk on communicating across polarized divides. Watch it now on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffPH...

How to Avoid Prison After Family Dinner: Communication Strategies with Janice Selbie

In an era of heightened polarization, what tools and techniques can you use to keep the peace during large family gatherings. Janice Selbie spoke to BC Humanist members after our 2026 Annual General…

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BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 2mo ago

We're among those groups hoping to see a better religion question on Census 2031. For now, we're asking you to tick 'no religion' on the census if you aren't actually religious. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Religion on census needs a rework, group says

Did you get the long form of the census? If you did, then you are among the 25 per cent of Canadians who had a chance to tell the government about your religious identity.

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BC Humanist Association@bchumanist.ca · 3mo ago

We've spoken out about our concerns with Bill C-9, as well as our support for its proposal to end the religious hate speech defence. So it's great to see Senator Paula Simons echo those concerns during debates. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtaZ...

Bill C-9 - How do we balance fighting hate with protecting civil liberties?

Bill C-9, also known as the Combatting Hate Bill, legislates the emotion, hate, to protect Canadians— but only some. Hate against Indigenous peoples and Black Canadians, for example, is largely left…

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