HAT Regular Event: HAT Chat – Virtual
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324

In commemoration of International Women's Day Discover the incredible stories of some of Canada's most trailblazing women with award-winning writer Karin Wells. These women faced closed doors and obstacles head-on, using their determination and grit to achieve their goals. From Mina Benson Hubbard, who completed her husband's mission to map northern Labrador, to Vera Peters, […]

The ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi, was active around 500 BCE. He leaves behind in the Book of Lao Zi, also known as Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching), a very early recorded view of the atheist origin of the universe. Wei Djao's HAT talk is about that view, and its significance over the centuries to […]
Beyond Believing, Toward Living a Humanist life – monthly, 2nd Monday, on Zoom March 13, 19:00-21:00 April 10, 19:00-21:00 May 8, 19:00-21:00 On Zoom only : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91169150379
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 18, April 1 &15, May 6 & 20 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) In-Person at The 519, 519 Church Street, Room 301 On Zoom also https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033

Meet friendly humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics and free-thinkers around a toasty fire pit. Celebrate the vernal equinox – March 20, 2023 – on International Atheist Day! Order your food or beverages from The Bridge Pub on site service. Space is limited so please RESERVE your seat:
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 18, April 1 &15, May 6 & 20 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) In-Person at The 519, 519 Church Street, Room 301 On Zoom also https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
Shake off your winter boredom. Join skeptics, atheists, humanists and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. If you’re tired of listening to people make unlikely claims or outlandish theories, come […]
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
Beyond Believing, Toward Living a Humanist life – monthly, 2nd Monday, on Zoom March 13, 19:00-21:00 April 10, 19:00-21:00 May 8, 19:00-21:00 On Zoom only : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91169150379
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 18, April 1 &15, May 6 & 20 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) In-Person at The 519, 519 Church Street, Room 301 On Zoom also https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
Join us as the current Steering Committee of HAT reflect on the past year of the Association, its present state and a vision for the future. This is the chance for the members to have their voice about the direction being taken and in choosing the next Steering Committee. On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
Shake off your winter boredom. Join skeptics, atheists, humanists and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. If you’re tired of listening to people make unlikely claims or outlandish theories, come out and meet new friends instead. Co-hosted by Humanist Ottawa and the Centre for Inquiry Canada, we meet regularly on the first Tuesday of each […]
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 18, April 1 &15, May 6 & 20 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) In-Person at The 519, 519 Church Street, Room 301 On Zoom also https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
Beyond Believing, Toward Living a Humanist life – monthly, 2nd Monday, on Zoom March 13, 19:00-21:00 April 10, 19:00-21:00 May 8, 19:00-21:00 On Zoom only : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91169150379
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324

Chief Executive Gary McLelland will be introducing HAT members to the mission, objectives and projects being taken on by his organization, Humanists International, the acknowledged representative body of world humanism. On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033 Photo from Human-Etisk Forbund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/humanetiskforbund/34612579115)
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 18, April 1 &15, May 6 & 20 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) In-Person at The 519, 519 Church Street, Room 301 On Zoom also https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324
The Forum, Discussion from a Humanist Perspective – Every Saturday 11:00-13:00 March 11 & 25, April 8, 22 & 29, May 13 & 27 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971381033
HAT Chat - informal, weekly social drop-in on Zoom Every Wednesday, 18:00 to 19:30 On Zoom only https://us06web.zoom.us/j/426263324

Simply put, elections encourage and reward lying. We have a system that does select out not the best people but, in some cases at least, the worst – the most effective liars. We do not want to give up on democracy, but what can we do about this?
Just a reminder that our very popular Beyond Believing meeting will take place in a Zoom Room. In this group, we talk about the struggles we have faced and continue […]
To begin to explore this broad question, we may consider the following points: 1. Individual Financial Responsibility: Are individuals responsible by increasing their tax or charitable contributions to help alleviate […]
Bev Biderman spent her childhood eating peas in the pod in Picton, in Prince Edward County. She is a recovering computer analyst and a writer, having published her memoir of […]
Discussion from a Humanist Perspective. Open discussion for Members and Humanists
Dear Friend, We hope this message finds you well. We're excited to invite you to an afternoon social gathering on Saturday November 30th at 1:30pm - 4:30pm. We'll be meeting in a quiet […]