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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND CONFERENCES
- Discussion about author Mike Conley’s upcoming book “Roadmap to Nowhere: A Reality Check on Renewable Energy”: Join us for a bold discussion on energy myths and nuclear solutions. (September 13th, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT)
UPCOMING MEETINGS, DISCUSSIONS, AND GATHERINGS
- ONLINE Living Without Religion – Hosted by CFIC Virtual Branch: Join Living Without Religion for an open, supportive conversation where you can speak freely, feel understood, and connect with others in a respectful, judgment-free space. (August 2nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET)
- Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group Meetup: Do you have questions about unusual claims? We invite you to join the Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group. (August 2nd, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT)
- CFIC Toronto Hangout: Curious about critical thinking in our open, friendly community? Let’s talk in Toronto! (August 3rd, 2026, at 6: 00 PM ET)
- Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa: Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists, and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. (August 4th, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET)
- ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West: Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. (August 5th, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET)
- World Humanist Congress – Registration Continues (August 7 – 9, 2026 in Ottawa): Join the biggest global movement to forge human-centered solutions and turn humanist ideals into powerful, real-world action.
CFIC UPDATES
- Volunteers for World Humanist Congress 2026: Urgent appeal for guides for walking tour!
- Where Secular Minds Meet: CFIC Discord: Join CFIC’s Discord server to connect with like-minded adults, chat about secularism, and explore ideas from Canada and around the world.
- Podcast for Inquiry (PFI) – Recent Episodes
- What’s new on PFI?
CRITICAL THINKING
- Critical Thinking QuickLinks – August 2026: ???
SCIENCE
- Keith’s Conundrums: ???: ???
- Science Quicklinks – August 2026: ???
SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- Secularism QuickLinks – August 2026: ???
DATES OF INTEREST
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