BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131121T203000 DTSTAMP:20131116T002616Z CREATED:20131116T002616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131116T002616Z UID:2348-1385058600-1385065800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:November CFI Monthly Biusiness Meeting and Social DESCRIPTION:Doors open 6:30\, social to follow. These events are open to the public\, and everyone is welcome to attend either the business meeting &/or the social meeting. We are going to have the social part first\, and start the business meeting at 7:30. Frankly\, you people volunteer for more things after a few drinks. 😉 \nWe will be having regular meetings at this location on the third Thursday of every month. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/november-cfi-monthly-biusiness-meeting-and-social/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131127T220000 DTSTAMP:20131116T002426Z CREATED:20131116T002149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131116T002426Z UID:2345-1385578800-1385589600@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Movie Night: Life of Brian DESCRIPTION:Monty Python’s The Life of Brian is a classic movie! It follows Brian\, who is born on the original Christmas\, in the stable next door. He then spends the rest of his life being mistaken for a messiah. Think of the song “Always look on the bright side of life\, doo doo
.”. That comes from this movie! \n \nIt’s going to be a casual family friendly environment similar to the the great success we had with our Carl Sagan Day event. Relax on comfortable couches at Ten Nightclub as we project the movie. Hang out with friends and meet new friends in our Skeptical/Atheist/Humanist group! \nMovie night is back and will be a regular monthly event for CFI Calgary. If you have ideas for future movies or documentaries that you think our community would enjoy\, let us know in the comments. \nVisit our Facebook Event page. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfiyycmoviebrian/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131128T200000 DTSTAMP:20131120T191947Z CREATED:20131120T191947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131120T191947Z UID:2369-1385663400-1385668800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:With God Loves Uganda\, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (Music by Prudence) explores the role of the American Evangelical movement in fueling Uganda’s terrifying turn towards biblical law and the proposed death penalty for homosexuality. Thanks to charismatic religious leaders and a well-financed campaign\, these draconian new laws and the politicians that peddle them are winning over the Ugandan public. But these dangerous policies and the money that fuels them aren’t coming from Africa; they’re being imported from some of America’s largest megachurches. \nUsing vĂ©ritĂ©\, interviews\, and hidden camera footage\, the film allows American religious leaders and their young missionaries that make up the “front lines in a battle for billions of souls” to explain their positions in their own words. Shocking and enlightening\, touching and horrifying\, God Loves Uganda is a searing look at the role of American evangelical missionaries in the persecution of gay Africans. \nGOD LOVES UGANDA\nCFI Toronto screening followed by short conversation on the current situation and what we can do\, featuring: \nAndrea Houston – Journalist from XTRA!\nJohn Nicolas – Pride Uganda \nWhere? Hot Docs Bloor Cinema\, 506 Bloor St. W\, Toronto \nWhen? Thu\, Nov 28 6:30 PM \nHow Much? $11 Click here to buy now. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/2369/ LOCATION:Hot Docs Bloor Cinema\, 506 Bloor St. W\, Toronto\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI National,CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Film Screening,Social Gathering,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centreforinquiry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/god-loves-uganda-poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131209T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131209T210000 DTSTAMP:20131207T060912Z CREATED:20131207T060912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131207T060912Z UID:2459-1386617400-1386622800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Faith in the Public Sphere: Discerning a constructive place for religion in a healthy pluralistic society DESCRIPTION:CFI Saskatoon’s own George Williamson will be participating in a panel discussion called Faith in the Public Sphere: Discerning a constructive place for religion in a healthy pluralistic society. George will join Bishop Donald Bolen and representatives of other religious traditions for this panel discussion on a timely topic: the place of religion in public life. \nThis event is free. It will be held at 7:30 to 9 p.m.\, Monday\, Dec. 9 at Frances Morrison Central Library theatre (311-23rd Street East\, Saskatoon) \n  URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/faith-in-the-public-sphere-discerning-a-constructive-place-for-religion-in-a-healthy-pluralistic-society/ LOCATION:Frances Morrison Library\, 311 23rd Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131217T210000 DTSTAMP:20131216T224125Z CREATED:20131213T213324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131216T224125Z UID:2534-1387308600-1387314000@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Toronto SOS Group DESCRIPTION:Secular Organizations for Sobriety\nSOS Group of Toronto is a social services organization of CFI Canada which launched in June 2007. A network of autonomous addiction recovery groups\, the program stresses the need to place the highest priority on sobriety and uses mutual support to assist members in achieving this goal. \nSOS recognizes genetic and environmental factors contributing to addiction\, but allows each member to decide whether or not alcoholism is a disease. SOS holds the view that alcoholics can recover (addictive behaviors can be arrested)\, but that ultimately it is never cured; relapse is always possible. SOS does not endorse sponsor/sponsee relationships.\n \nThe SOS program is based on the Suggested Guidelines for Sobriety\, that emphasize the “sobriety priority.” In order to change\, members must make abstinence their top priority; not drinking despite changing conditions in their lives. SOS suggests members follow a daily\, three part\, Cycle of Sobriety: acknowledgment of their addiction\, acceptance of their addictions and prioritization of maintaining sobriety. Members are also encouraged to develop strategies or aphorisms that strengthen their resolve to maintain sobriety on what SOS teaches \n  \n  \n  URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-sos-group/ LOCATION:Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital\, 43 Wellesley Street East\, 8th Floor Auditorium\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1H1\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Krista Harbinson":MAILTO:sos_gt@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131220T220000 DTSTAMP:20131214T171351Z CREATED:20131214T171351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131214T171351Z UID:2538-1387564200-1387576800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Lying to Children - Saskatoon DESCRIPTION:Our December meetup will be in the evening at 6:30pm to allow for more of relaxed party atmosphere. This year\, we will discuss the issue of lying to children about Santa and related figures. Are there benefits to telling children these figures are real and having them figure out on their own that they are pretend? Should you always be honest with your kids – or at least about these myths? \nSome related links: \nIs the Easter Bunny a fraud? Does Santa make kids gullible? \nDebunking Santa Is Just Practice for God \nThe Santa Claus Lie Debate: Answering Objections \nShould Parents Perpetuate the Santa Claus Myth? \nGift exchange: We are planning a simple gift exchange of used books or other items. Please do not purchase anything new for this event. Wrap your gift and bring it to the meetup for exchange. Everyone will select a gift to open and then you are free to exchange with others. Let Brandon know if you are unable to bring a gift. \nDonations to Kiva: We have had a Kiva loans fund for a few years. Kiva is a program for providing funds for micro-loans – mostly to people in developing countries. We currently have $360.12 and have helped fund loans for 72 different entrepreneurs. Our number of loans and dollar amount of loans count toward the Atheists\, Agnostics\, Skeptics\, Freethinkers\, Secular Humanists and the Non-Religious team. If anyone would like to contribute new funds to our account\, we will collect those at this meetup. \nIf you would also/instead like to make a year-end donation to CFI\, we can accept that at the meetup or you can donate online here. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/lying-to-children-saskatoon/ LOCATION:Venice House\, Sutherland\, 906 Central Avenue\, side room\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7N 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131220T233000 DTSTAMP:20131211T235855Z CREATED:20131211T235855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T235855Z UID:2523-1387566000-1387582200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Toronto Winter Solstice Party DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets here!! \n\n‘Tis the season to drink\, feast and be merry! \nJoin us for a special secular soiree on Friday December 20th! Grab a drink\, chat and mingle with fellow Humanists\, Freethinkers and Skeptics\, then head out onto the dance floor for some religion-free revelry to Electric Swing! \nFEATURES \nMagic Show with James Alan\nSilent Auction\nDJ Rolls Royce \nAnd for those who want to continue partying hard: as the evening gets close to midnight\, the music will pick up and the doors will open once again to allow you to dance the entire night away! \n  \nDon’t miss out on this unique event! \n  \nWhen? Friday December 20. Doors open 7pm\nWhere? Tota Lounge (Queen & Bathurst)\nHow Much? $10 E-Ticket\, $12 at the Door \nBuy tickets here:\neventbrite.ca/e/cfi-winter-solstice-party-tickets-9776159757 URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-winter-solstice-party/ LOCATION:Tota Lounge\, 592 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140119T170000 DTSTAMP:20140106T011036Z CREATED:20140106T010904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140106T011036Z UID:2607-1390143600-1390150800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Lecture by Peter Boghossian author of A Manual for Creating Atheists DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CONVERT BELIEVERS INTO ATHEISTS: CONTROVERSIAL PHILOSOPHER TO TEACH HIS METHOD OF DECONVERSION DURING PUBLIC LECTURE IN CALGARY \nDr. Peter Boghossian\, Author of “A Manual for Creating Atheists”\, will be speaking at Ten Nightclub on Sunday\, January 19 in Calgary\, Alberta. His book\, released on November 1\, 2013 is already a best seller in the categories of Philosophy\, Religious Studies\, and Spirituality on Amazon.com. Dr. Peter Boghossian is a Philosophy Professor at Protland State University and is a sought out speaker at major Skeptical\, Humanist and Atheist Conferences and Conventions. \nWhen asked what his goal was in writing “A Manual for Creating Atheists”\, he responded\, “My goal is literally to create a legion of people who go out wherever the faithful are found and in every interaction to help them come to reason and shed superstition\, irrationality and faith. That’s my goal. Literally to create a legion of people that will stop the tide of irrationality.” \nAmazon’s description of “A Manual for Creating Atheists”: \nFor thousands of years\, the faithful have honed proselytizing strategies and talked people into believing the truth of one holy book or another. Indeed\, the faithful often view converting others as an obligation of their faith–and are trained from an early age to spread their unique brand of religion. The result is a world broken in large part by unquestioned faith. As an urgently needed counter to this tried-and-true tradition of religious evangelism\, A Manual for Creating Atheists offers the first-ever guide not for talking people into faith–but for talking them out of it. Peter Boghossian draws on the tools he has developed and used for more than twenty years as a philosopher and educator to teach how to engage the faithful in conversations that will help them value reason and rationality\, cast doubt on their religious beliefs\, mistrust their faith\, abandon superstition and irrationality\, and ultimately embrace reason. \nDoors open at 2pm. Lecture starts at 3pm. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/lecture-by-peter-boghossian-author-of-a-manual-for-creating-atheists/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140126T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140126T140000 DTSTAMP:20140104T160105Z CREATED:20140104T160105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140104T160105Z UID:2598-1390735800-1390744800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (Saskatoon) DESCRIPTION:This will be our 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which we’ll review 2013 and get feedback from members on future plans. We’ll also be welcoming the 2014 council members who will be elected prior to the meeting. \nHere are some of the topics of discussion\, especially useful for those who cannot attend – anything you’d like to add? \nWe are always looking for new ideas for regular meetup topics and for special events. With limited resources on council\, we aren’t able to take on all the good ideas\, but we offer support for initiatives that members want to lead. Tell us your ideas and let us know if your willing to spearhead something! \nDarwin Day is coming up (Feb 12) and this will be the 6th year in Saskatoon. We need volunteers for the event committee to help prepare for and execute the event. Let us know if you’re available for this or future events. A major task is putting up posters and then we need a few people for set-up\, greeting\, and clean-up. Also let us know if you’re interested in creating a poster for this or a future event. \nWe have an account with Kiva\, which provides microloans to lower income entrepreneurs. You are welcome to add to the fund at any time. As money is paid back\, we re-lend it to different people. At our December meetup\, we received $125 to add to the Kiva fund – yeah! \nWe are Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services and we’ve pledged 30 donations for 2014. If you can donate blood\, tell them you’re part of our group with the partner number SASK010719. In the past we have done one group donation on the first Thursday in May for the Day of Reason\, but the turnout was very poor the last 2 years. Do you have an idea of how we can get more members to donate? Some members donate as often as they can – usually eligible every 56 days. \nWithout your support\, the Centre for Inquiry cannot continue our work. We encourage you to donate or join as a Friend of the Centre today. CFI is a nationally registered educational charity and all donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. When donating online\, you can add a comment that you would like the funds to remain in Saskatchewan\, if you wish. We are currently collecting funds for local advertising. You can also join or donate in person at one of our events and you can send cheques to the following address: \nCentre for Inquiry Saskatchewan\nBox 31043 RPO Broadway & Taylor\nSaskatoon\, SK\, S7H 5S8 URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-saskatoon/ LOCATION:Venice House\, Sutherland\, 906 Central Avenue\, side room\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7N 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140127T210000 DTSTAMP:20140108T235450Z CREATED:20140108T234439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140108T235450Z UID:2612-1390849200-1390856400@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:TORONTO: Science and Philosophy Book Club - ï»żï»żï»żï»żï»żï»żThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn DESCRIPTION:This group is dedicated to providing a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \nThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions \nBy Thomas S. Kuhn & Ian Hacking \nThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions\, was first published in 1962\, it was a landmark event in the history and philosophy of science. Fifty years later\, it still has many lessons to teach. \nWith The Structure of Scientific Revolutions\, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress\, arguing that transformative ideas don’t arise from the day-to-day\, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science\, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas\, occur outside of “normal science\,” as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences\, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age. \n(excerpt from the Toronto Public Library) \nWhen: Monday January 27th\, 7pm \nWhere: Scallywags\, 11 St Clair Ave W \nHow Much: $4 Recommended Donation URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/science-and-philosophy-book-club-%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf/ LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140204T190000 DTSTAMP:20140126T191649Z CREATED:20140126T191539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T191649Z UID:2710-1391533200-1391540400@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Creationism Vs Evolution Debate - Part 1 Event DESCRIPTION:Bill Nye The Science Guy Vs Ken Ham. This debate is taking place at the Creation Museum. We will have a live feed of the debate at Ten Nightclub. The debate starts at 5 PM and doors will open at 4:30. Yes it is early\, but join us when you can. \nFollowing the debate\, we will move 2 blocks to The Pig and Duke for our regular Skeptics in The Pub. Who knows what we will talk about there
 \nShould Bill Nye debate a creationist and give that view any credibility? Most people are saying no. Will this change any minds? Probably not. Am I interested in seeing this potential train wreck and will be yelling at the screen at the stupidity of arguments that will be taken seriously? Most likely. \nBill Nye created a YouTube video in 2012 taking aim at creationism and explained why evolution denial is detrimental to society. He is now the most well-known public intellectual fighting for Science. \n \nThis event is held at a licensed Night Club. All attendees must have valid government issued ID due to Alberta Liquor and Gaming Laws. There are no exceptions.  \nFor more information\, see the official meet-up event page. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/creationism-vs-evolution-debate-part-1-event/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Debate END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140204T220000 DTSTAMP:20140126T192005Z CREATED:20140126T192005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192005Z UID:2712-1391540400-1391551200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Feb 2014 Skeptics in The Pub - Part 2 Event DESCRIPTION:We will start our regular Pub Night at 7 PM. If you can’t make the debate\, join us for our regular evening of great food\, drinks and discussions. \nSkeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade. \nSee the official meet-up page for more information. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/feb-2014-skeptics-in-the-pub-part-2-event/ LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Social Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T150000 DTSTAMP:20140205T151735Z CREATED:20140205T151735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140205T151735Z UID:2735-1392210000-1392217200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Lunch with Dr. Eugenie Scott DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Wednesday\, February 12\, CFI Toronto invites you to join us for lunch with Dr. Eugenie Scott\, physical anthropologist and Executive Directory of the National Center for Science Education. The Ă  la carte event will take place at L’espresso Bar Mercurio\, down the street from the ROM\, at 1:00pm. Tickets are $10. \nThe lunch precedes Dr. Scott’s talk at the ROM at 7:00pm\, in which she’ll discuss what Charles Darwin would have thought of today’s creationist movements if he were still alive to see them. Dr. Scott’s talk will be followed by a performance of “The Rap Guide to Evolution” by artist and scholar\, Baba Brinkman. For more information\, click here. \nCFI Members get discount pricing for the ROM event! Send an e-mail to ontario@cficanada.ca for more details! \nCome for just the lunch\, or stay for the evening! \nDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet one of the world’s leading critics of young earth creationism and intelligent design. \nGet your tickets now! URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/lunch-with-dr-eugenie-scott/ LOCATION:l’espresso Bar Mercurio\, 321 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Social Gathering ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T213000 DTSTAMP:20140129T041003Z CREATED:20140126T163614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140129T041003Z UID:2708-1392229800-1392240600@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:2014 Darwin Day Celebration! DESCRIPTION:February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin\, and “Darwin Day” is a global celebration of science and reason. This will be the 6th celebration in Saskatoon and the 4th year that the Saskatchewan Minister of Education has recognised February 12 as Darwin Day in Saskatchewan! \nThe University of Saskatchewan Freethought Alliance\, Saskatoon Skeptics and Centre for Inquiry Saskatchewan are proud to host the annual Darwin Day celebration in Saskatoon on February 12 at 7pm. \nCome and help us celebrate Darwin’s 205th birthday with a presentation followed by a discussion. Our speaker this year is U of S Dept of Anatomy and Cell Biology Professor Julia Boughner: \nSurvival of the
Happiest? The evolutionary use of happiness\, Darwin-style \nHuman culture is arguably as important as human biology for our species’ survival and success. In an age when a lot of us have more resources than our ancestors ever did\, many of us still find it difficult if not impossible to be happy. Based on Darwin’s own suggestion that “the vigorous\, the healthy\, and the happy survive and multiply” this talk explores the evolutionary benefits of happiness in the 21st century. \nBirthday cake and coffee will be available in the foyer following the event. Note that no food or drink is permitted in the theatre. \nSchedule of Events (subject to change): \n6:30 pm Doors open \n7:00 pm Introduction & Presentation \n8:30 pm Birthday Cake & Coffee \n9:30 pm Pub Discussion (anyone interested can join us for further discussion & cheer – at nearby The Woods Ale House) \nYou are welcome to attend all or any part of the event. \nDonations are welcome and appreciated. Suggested donation: $10 (not required). Charitable donations to the Centre for Inquiry Saskatoon are eligible for a tax receipt if contact information is provided. \nCome out for an evening celebrating science! \n\nWe are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks: \n1) Putting up posters – ASAP \n2) Event set-up – 6:00pm Feb 12 \n3) Event assistance (e.g. door greeter\, sales table\, display table\, speaker contact at event) – during event Feb 12 \n4) Event clean-up – 9:00-9:30pm Feb 12 \nPlease email Kendra if you are able to help out in any way. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/2014-darwin-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Frances Morrison Library\, 311 23rd Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T210000 DTSTAMP:20140126T192207Z CREATED:20140126T192207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192207Z UID:2714-1392231600-1392238800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration! Movie Night "Paul". DESCRIPTION:“Paul” (2011) is a Simon Pegg Sci-Fi where two British comic-book geeks travelling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. This alien looks at human culture and mocks Religion and Evolution Deniers. It is a very fun film! \nFollowing the film\, we will head two blocks away to The Pig and Duke Pub for a bite to eat\, a few drinks\, and some great conversation. \nThe movie event is held at a licensed Night Club. All attendees must have valid government issued ID due to Alberta Liquor and Gaming Laws. There are no exceptions. \n \nFor more information\, visit the official Meet-up event page. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/darwin-day-celebration-movie-night-paul/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Film Screening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140220T210000 DTSTAMP:20140205T194926Z CREATED:20140205T194926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140205T194926Z UID:2738-1392922800-1392930000@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Toronto - Living Without Religion DESCRIPTION:Living Without Religion\nOur monthly meeting discussing past and present religious issues and looking at a positive life free of guilt\, fear and shame. Whether you are thinking of leaving your religion or are already living religion free\, or you just wish to support others in this quest\, join us. \nSuggested donation: $4 URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-living-without-religion/ LOCATION:Sidney Smith Hall\, Room: SS 2101\, 100 St. George Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140304T220000 DTSTAMP:20140126T192406Z CREATED:20140126T192330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192406Z UID:2715-1393959600-1393970400@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:March 2014 Skeptics in The Pub DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade. \nFor more information\, view the Meet-up page. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/march-2014-skeptics-in-the-pub/ LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Social Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140305T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140305T210000 DTSTAMP:20140304T003627Z CREATED:20140304T003627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140304T003627Z UID:2929-1394047800-1394053200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Governing in the Dark DESCRIPTION:Evidence for Democracy co-founder Scott Findlay is speaking at Dalhousie on the shift away from science in government decision making and the decreased funding of science in Canada.  CFI Halifax members and supporters are meeting up to go together.  Please RSVP on meetup if you can make it.  If you can’t make it\, consider the live stream. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/governing-in-the-dark/ LOCATION:Ondaatje Hall\, McCain Building\, Dalhousie\, 6135 University Ave\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Halifax END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140306T170000 DTSTAMP:20140306T182656Z CREATED:20140306T182656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140306T182656Z UID:2932-1394092800-1394125200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:CFI Ottawa: Jesus of Nazareth - Man or Myth? DESCRIPTION:Did a man named Jesus live in Palestine 2000 years ago?  Zeba Crook\, professor of religious studies at Carleton University thinks so\, but historian and philosopher Richard Carrier disagrees. \nJoin us at the Centrepointe Chamber Theatre for a lively discussion on this controversial topic. \n$15 General Admission tickets are available through meetup. \n$5 off for CFI members – tickets available through Eventbrite\, or at any CFI event. \n\n \nSpecial offer for new members:  Become a Friend of the Centre for Inquiry\, and get one free ticket (two for a family membership).  You can join online (http://centreforinquiry.ca/support/centre_for_inquiry_membership/)\, or at any CFI Ottawa event. \n  \nClick for more information about CFI Ottawa or CFI Canada. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-ottawa-jesus-of-nazareth-man-or-myth/ LOCATION:Alberta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140314T210000 DTSTAMP:20140126T192609Z CREATED:20140126T192609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192609Z UID:2716-1394823600-1394830800@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Pi Day Celebration! Movie Night "Stand and Deliver" DESCRIPTION:Science and Math are cool! “Stand and Deliver” is the true story of Jaime Excalante\, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout prone students to learn and enjoy calculus. It is a truly inspirational movie for math teachers everywhere\, and for anyone who enjoys learning about math or even math enthusiasts who can appreciate the massive advancements to humanity that this humble subject has done for us. \nFollowing the film\, we will head two blocks away to The Pig and Duke Pub for a bite to eat\, a few drinks\, and some great conversation. \nThe movie event is held at a licensed Night Club. All attendees must have valid government issued ID due to Alberta Liquor and Gaming Laws. There are no exceptions. \nFor more information\, see our Meet-up page. URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/pi-day-celebration-movie-night-stand-and-deliver/ LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Social Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T143000 DTSTAMP:20140309T015110Z CREATED:20140309T015110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140309T015110Z UID:2940-1394969400-1394980200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Philosophy for Children DESCRIPTION:PHIL 398 Philosophy in Education: An Introduction to Philosophy for Children was the pilot course which introduced philosophy for children to U of S undergraduate students and a grade five/six class at Hugh Cairns VC School in the winter term of 2013. \nPhilosophy for Children (P4C) introduces children to philosophy through thought experiments\, reasoning games\, and children’s literature. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan aims to advance P4C in the Saskatoon Public School Division through a new experiential learning course\, Phil 267 Philosophy in Education: an Introduction to Philosophy for Children. This course brings undergraduate students together with elementary school children in an public school classroom to explore the big questions. \nGuest Speaker Erin DeLathouwer\, Program Coordinator\, Philosophy for Children: a new program at the U of S that brings undergraduate students together with elementary school children in a public school classroom to explore the big questions. \n  \nCheck out these stories: \nChildren need philosophy \nPutting philosophy into practice \nSee this video: \nSara Goering: Making a Place for Philosophy in Schools: How and Why \n(Open in new Tab and scroll down) \n\n \n*Note: we are going to try a slightly different format – the formal program will begin at 12:30pm. If you would like to socialize or eat lunch prior to\,  please arrive earlier\, around 11:30am as the main order will be taken soon after that.* URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/philosophy-for-children/ LOCATION:Venice House\, Sutherland\, 906 Central Avenue\, side room\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7N 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T210000 DTSTAMP:20140304T003708Z CREATED:20140304T002550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140304T003708Z UID:2926-1394992800-1395003600@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub Halifax DESCRIPTION:Join atheists\, freethinkers\, skeptics and secularists on the third Sunday of each month for food\, drinks and conversation.  It’s a very relaxed atmosphere.  Come when you want\, leave when you want. We meet downstairs at Maxwell’s Plum\, 1600 Grafton St..  Be sure to bring two IDs if you’re under 25! \nIf you’re able\, please rsvp at our Meetup site (it helps in planning the reservation). URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/skeptics-in-the-pub-halifax/ LOCATION:Maxwell’s Plum\, 1600 Grafton St.\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:CFI Halifax END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T210000 DTSTAMP:20140126T192832Z CREATED:20140126T192832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192832Z UID:2717-1395342000-1395349200@centreforinquiry.ca SUMMARY:Nate Phelps - Son of leader of Westboro Baptist Church "Leaving Hate Behind" DESCRIPTION:This is the premier event of the newly formed Secular Humanists of SAMRU at Mount Royal University. They endorse and promote the fact that people can and should be good without religion. CFI Calgary is proud to support the Secular Humanists of SAMRU. \nJoin us for an exciting night\, while Nate Phelps shares his story of journeying from a life of ignorance and hate\, to a life of enlightenment and love in his talk entitled “Leaving Hate Behind”. Nate Phelps is the son of Fred Phelps\, the founder and pastor of the very controversial Westboro Baptist Church. Due to the church’s strong hatred\, most noticeably for homosexuals\, and their in your face tactics of proselytizing\, they have been labeled “The most hated family in America.” Nate Phelps left the church and fled from his abusive home at the age of 18. After many years of struggling with his religious beliefs he finally lost his faith in Christianity and became non-religious. Please join us for his talk entitled\, “Leaving Hate Behind” where he will share his very interesting and eye opening account of his life in the church and his life after.  \nTickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nate-phelps-leaving-hate-behind-tickets-10245589835?aff=es2&rank=0&sid=070f822e863711e38df11231381b30f6 \nVisit the event Meet-up page.