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SUMMARY:Darwin Day 2016!
DESCRIPTION:February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin\, and “Darwin Day” is a global celebration of science and reason. This will be the 8th celebration in Saskatoon and the 6th year that the Saskatchewan Minister of Education has recognized February 12 as Darwin Day in Saskatchewan! \nThe Saskatoon Skeptics and Centre for Inquiry Saskatoon are proud to host the annual Darwin Day celebration in Saskatoon on February 13 at 1pm. Come and celebrate Darwin’s 207th birthday with 2 presentations followed by discussions\, cake and coffee. \nOur first speaker this year is Dr. Jeffrey Lane (pictured below)\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Biology\, University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Lane’s lab combines theory and techniques from ecology\, evolutionary biology\, quantitative genetics and physiology to better understand adaptation of populations to their natural environments. They primarily work with wild mammal systems that have been studied for multiple decades. Dr. Lane will be speaking about evolutionary responses to climate change. \n \nOur second speaker this year is Dr. Ryan McKellar (pictured below)\, Research Scientist\, Curator of Palaeontology\, Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Dr. McKellar’s current research is focused primarily on amber inclusions and composition. His presentation is entitled Evolution through the eyes of a palaeontologist\, in which we will explore the deep-time component of evolution\, using case studies drawn from trilobites\, as well as fossil insects preserved in amber. The fossil records of these groups provide excellent examples of diversification and extinction on a global scale. They also provide an opportunity to observe evolutionary patterns across millions of years. Darwin’s work has had a lasting impact on how palaeontologists view fossils as a source of data. Ultimately\, this has made palaeontology a valuable addition to studies of the phylogeny (evolutionary relationships) and biogeography of modern organisms\, even with our increasing reliance on molecular or genetic studies. \n \nBelow is a photo from Dr. McKellar’s work of Chrysomelid beetle phylogeny. \n \n  \nSchedule of Events (subject to change): \n1:00 pm Introduction & 1st Presentation (Dr. Jeffrey Lane) \n2:30 pm 2nd Presentation (Dr. Ryan McKellar) \n3:30 pm Birthday Cake & Coffee (in the foyer – no food or drink is allowed in the theatre) \n5:00 pm Pub Discussion – anyone interested can join us for further discussion & cheer – at The Congress\, 215 2nd Avenue South \nYou are welcome to attend all or any part of the event. There will be some short activities for children. \nDonations are welcome and appreciated. Suggested donation: $10 (not required). Charitable donations of $20 or more to the Centre for Inquiry are eligible for a tax receipt if contact information is provided. \nCome out for an afternoon celebrating science! \nWe are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks: \n1) Advertising – now! share the event in your electronic or physical community board or work place. Post the poster (available soon). \n2) Event set-up – 12:30pm Feb 13 \n3) Event assistance (e.g. door greeter\, sales table\, display table) – during event Feb 13 \n4) Event clean-up – 4:30-5pm Feb 13 \nPlease email Kendra if you are able to help out in any way.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/darwin-day-2016/
LOCATION:Frances Morrison Library\, 311 23rd Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon
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SUMMARY:Toronto Counterapologetics
DESCRIPTION:Counterapologetics meeting at the CFIC Office
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-counterapologetics/
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SUMMARY:Faith vs Fact:  Jerry Coyne
DESCRIPTION:Biologist and best-selling author Jerry Coyne explains why any attempt to make religion compatible with science is doomed to fail.\nFebruary 26\, 2016\n7:30 pm\nCentrepointe Chamber\n101 Centrepointe Dr\nOttawa \nFor the next in our “Teach the Controversy” speaker series\, the Centre for Inquiry is pleased to present University of Chicago biologist Jerry A. Coyne discussing his new book\, Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible \nIn this talk\, Jerry Coyne explains why the toolkit of science\, based on reason and empirical study\, is reliable\, while that of religion—including faith\, dogma\, and revelation—leads to incorrect\, untestable\, or conflicting conclusions. \nCoyne warns that religious prejudices and structures in politics\, education\, medicine\, and social policy are on the rise\, and demonstrates the grave harm\, to both individuals and to our planet\, in mistaking faith for fact when making important decisions about the world we live in.. Expanding on the bestselling works of Richard Dawkins\, Daniel Dennett\, and Christopher Hitchens\, he demolishes the claims of religion to provide verifiable “truth” by subjecting those claims to the same tests we use to establish truth in science. He demonstrates the grave harm\, to both individuals and to our planet\, in mistaking faith for fact when making important decisions about the world we live in. \nThere will be a reception and booksigning with light refreshments following the talk. \nTickets: \n$20 general admission \n$15 Centre for Inquiry members (must present membership card) \n$15 Students (must present student ID) \nSpecial discount: if you renew or join today\, you can receive your membership plus ticket for just $35. \nSee below to purchase your tickets online\, or contact ottawa@centreforinquiry.ca for additional options. \n ONLINE SALES HAVE ENDED; TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/see-jerry-coyne-in-ottawa-in-february/
LOCATION:Centrepointe Chamber Theatre\, 101 Centrepointe Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Free Will Brunch Discussion with Jerry Coyne
DESCRIPTION:Free Will: \nWhat does it mean? \nDoes it exist? \nWhat difference does it make? \nJoin Jerry Coyne for this informal small group discussion – attendance is limited to 30 people. \nSome reading to prepare for the discussion: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2842067/ \nThe location is near Wellington and Island Park.  Detailed directions will be provided to those who RSVP. \nCost (including catered brunch) is $50 for CFI members\, and $60 for non-members.  Tickets are available online\, or for purchase at CFI Ottawa events – email ottawa@centreforinquiry.ca for more information \nSales for this event have ended.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/free-will-brunch-discussion-with-jerry-coyne/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ottawa\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CFIC T.O. – Science & Philosophy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by CFI Canada member Christine Gagnon\, the goal is to provide a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \nIt takes place at our National Headquarters\, 55 Eglinton Ave E.\, Suite 307\, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Suggested donation is $5. There is also an after-event at a location near the office and everyone is invited. \nTHIS MONTH’S BOOK SELECTION: Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Michael J. Sandel \nWhat are our obligations to others as people in a free society? Should government tax the rich to help the poor? Is the free market fair? Is it sometimes wrong to tell the truth? Is killing sometimes morally required? Is it possible\, or desirable\, to legislate morality? Do individual rights and the common good conflict? \nMichael J. Sandel’s “Justice” course is one of the most popular and influential at Harvard. Up to a thousand students pack the campus theater to hear Sandel relate the big questions of political philosophy to the most vexing issues of the day\, and this fall\, public television will air a series based on the course. Justice offers readers the same exhilarating journey that captivates Harvard students. This book is a searching\, lyrical exploration of the meaning of justice\, one that invites readers of all political persuasions to consider familiar controversies in fresh and illuminating ways. Affirmative action\, same-sex marriage\, physician-assisted suicide\, abortion\, national service\, patriotism and dissent\, the moral limits of markets—Sandel dramatizes the challenge of thinking through these conflicts\, and shows how a surer grasp of philosophy can help us make sense of politics\, morality\, and our own convictions as well. Justice is lively\, thought-provoking\, and wise—an essential new addition to the small shelf of books that speak convincingly to the hard questions of our civic life.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfic-t-o-science-philosophy-book-club-3/
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