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
- Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa: Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists, and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. (September 1st, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET)
- ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West: The Secular Community Network hosts lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. (September 2nd, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET)
- Progressive Walking Tour of Ottawa: Join CFIC volunteers for a unique exploration of old Bytown and present-day Ottawa, featuring fact-checked stories you won’t hear on a standard sightseeing or tourist jaunt. (September 5th, 2026, at 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET)
- Skeptics in the Park – Ottawa: Hosted by CFIC, this is an in-person and informal discussion group for sceptics/skeptics, science buffs, atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, and freethinkers in the National Capital Region. (September 5th, 2026, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET)
- 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. (September 6th, 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. (September 6th, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT)
- Book Club (non-fiction): A monthly meetup to analyze controversial books with thoughtful, balanced debate. (September 7th, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET)
- CFIC Toronto Hangout: Curious about critical thinking in our open, friendly community? Let’s talk in Toronto! (September 8th, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET)
- Secular Brunch – Ottawa Centretown: Secular Brunch – Ottawa Centretown is a new in-person and lightly-moderated discussion group for atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and other free-thinkers in the National Capital Region. (September 19th, 2026, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET)
CFIC UPDATES
- Recovering from Religion Starting in Ottawa with CFIC: The Recovering from Religion (RfR) mission is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief.
- Earn Free CFIC Membership by Volunteering: Become a part of CFIC’s new Volunteer Academy, where we’ll provide you with training and involvement!
- New Momentum for CFIC Ottawa: CFIC Ottawa is expanding with WHC participation, new social events, an RfR partnership, and a packed September schedule.
- Podcast for Inquiry (PFI) – What’s New?
CRITICAL THINKING
- Two “How Do You Know?” Questions And A Metaquestion About Them – Reflections On A Question Of G. Frege And One Of B. C. Smith: I provide a way to explore who is and who is not an expert (relative to a field and in general).
- Critical Thinking QuickLinks – September 2026: AI, medical disinformation, trust in science.
SCIENCE
- Science QuickLinks – September 2026: Vaccines, climate change, asteroid flyby, too much protein.
SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- Disarm the Police: Don’t defund the police; disarm them.
- World Humanist Congress comes to Ottawa — after U.S. plans fall through: Organizers moved the event to Canada over fears the American political climate could deter international attendees.
- Secularism QuickLinks – September 2026: Humanist Congress in Ottawa, prayer in US schools, bishops support vaccination.
DATES OF INTEREST
- September 2026 Dates of Interest: Literacy, equinox, gender equality, Truth and Reconcilliation.
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