BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) 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: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: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:ON 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.