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. (July 5th, 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. (July 5th, 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! (July 6th, 2026, at 6: 00 PM ET)
- Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa: Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists, and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. (July 7th, 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. (July 8th, 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
CRITICAL THINKING
- Critical Thinking QuickLinks – July 2026: Chemical hazards, cancer falsehoods, AI.
SCIENCE
- Keith’s Conundrums: Reminder: Keith has forgotten what he was to do on holiday. Can you help him?
- Science Quicklinks – July 2026: Cats, llamas, moons, stars, planets.
SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- Secularism QuickLinks – July 2026: Gods+bombs, forced marriage, hijab, UFOs.
DATES OF INTEREST
- July 2026 Dates of Interest: Moon landing, Mandela, emojis, chess, drowning prevention.
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