About us
This is the virtual branch of CFIC, providing access to events and activities for those who do not have access to a physical branch, or are otherwise unable to attend meetings.
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Are There Limits To Free Inquiry? Where Do Values And Ethics Come From? Does Science Have All The Answers? Should Multicultural Rights Trump Universal Human Rights?
You’ve Got Answers? We’ve Got Questions.
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NOTICE: CFIC DOES NOT POST ANY OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ON THIS MEETUP. PLEASE IGNORE ALL SUCH OFFERS, AS THEY ARE ILLEGAL SCAMS
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Centre for Inquiry Canada is the largest Freethought, Skeptic and Scientific Advocacy group in Canada. We operate through 10 branches across the Country and incorporate the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers in our daily mission to advance knowledge and education in all areas of human endeavor. - See more at: http://centreforinquiry.ca/about-us/
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CFI Canada runs open and friendly events and discussions. Please help us to keep it that way!
In order to ensure that that anyone attending our events and/or discussions is able to participate fully, we are committed to providing a safe and hospitable environment for everyone, regardless of physical appearance, disability, body size, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer and we will work with you to resolve the issue.
While we accept that people do have differences of opinion, we expect discussions to be calm, reasonable, and without personal attacks.
The organizers reserve the right to remove anyone from an event if we deem their actions to be disruptive to the event and/or its participants.
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If you have any feedback, suggestions for future speakers, or like to volunteer for the CFIC Virtual Branch, please contact the branch manager at: onurromano@centreforinquiry.ca
Did you know that CFIC relies on memberships and donations?
We are glad you are here! Obviously, you have committed to critical thinking and applying critical thinking to make the world a better place. We need more people like you to promote critical thinking, science and secularism. But we need more than that. To run an organization like CFIC requires funds.
If you can afford to help us financially, we would really appreciate it. Please visit our website to see all of our amazing content and then, why not join CFIC?
CFIC is a registered charity in Canada. Your membership fee and all donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Upcoming events
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CFIC Volunteer Academy
·OnlineOnlinePlease note: Online registration is necessary.
To participate, please register here:
https://centreforinquiry.ca/cfic-volunteer-academy-zoom-registration/Dear CFIC Volunteers,
I am very pleased to announce the launch of the CFIC Volunteer Academy—a new weekly Zoom gathering open to all CFIC volunteers across Canada.
Participation is entirely optional. You are welcome to attend regularly or simply join whenever the topic interests you and your schedule permits. I believe these sessions will provide real value to our volunteers while giving you a greater voice in CFIC and more opportunities to participate in our work.
If you would like to attend but the scheduled time does not work for you, the sessions will be recorded and made available afterward. You can register even if you cannot attend live, and we will send you a link to the recording.
My name is John Lombard, and I am the new Executive Director of CFIC. I have more than two decades of experience as a trainer and coach, with a particular focus on developing leadership and organizational skills.
My goal is to make the Volunteer Academy much more than another weekly meeting. It will be a practical forum where volunteers can develop useful skills, learn about CFIC’s activities, exchange ideas, support one another, and contribute directly to the growth and direction of our organization.
Each session will include some combination of the following:
Training
We will provide practical training on topics such as organizing successful events, promoting and advertising events, recruiting participants, developing local volunteer teams, and choosing activities that appeal to different audiences.
Upcoming Events
We will introduce and discuss upcoming CFIC events across Canada. This is one of the most exciting aspects of the Volunteer Academy: even when an event is taking place on the other side of the country, you can still contribute ideas about how it should be organized, what activities it might include, and how it can be promoted.
If you are organizing or hosting an event, you will also be able to draw upon the ideas, experience, and support of volunteers from across Canada.
New Volunteer-Led Events
If you have an idea for an event that you would like to organize, we want to help you make it happen. You can present your idea, receive suggestions from other volunteers, learn from people who have organized similar events, and get practical guidance from CFIC.
You do not need to arrive with a fully developed plan. Even a preliminary idea can be brought to the group for discussion.
Volunteer Participation and Collaboration
The Academy will also give volunteers an opportunity to:
*Meet and learn from volunteers in other parts of Canada
- Share successful ideas and experiences
*Ask questions and seek advice - Suggest training topics and new initiatives
*Learn more about CFIC’s national activities and priorities - Become more directly involved in CFIC’s work
Our volunteers are essential to CFIC’s success. If we are going to expand our reach and impact across Canada, we need volunteers to be an integral part of planning, organizing, and carrying out that work. The Volunteer Academy is intended to help make that possible.
Duration: 1 hour
To participate, please register here:
https://centreforinquiry.ca/cfic-volunteer-academy-zoom-registration/You may register even if you cannot attend the live session. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the recording afterward.
Thank you for everything you contribute to CFIC. I look forward to meeting you and working with you through the CFIC Volunteer Academy.
Best regards,
John Lombard
Executive Director
Centre for Inquiry Canada1 attendee- Share successful ideas and experiences
ONLINE Living Without Religion - Hosted by CFIC Virtual Branch
·OnlineOnlineHave you given up your faith? Maybe you never had faith. Has your newfound or longstanding lack of faith been the source of difficulties? Has your lack of faith created conflicts with family? Friends? Neighbors? Coworkers? Why not take part in a discussion group where you can get things off your chest? No higher powers, no dogma. Just free expression, empathy, understanding, without judgment. We’re here for you. We are Living Without Religion, and you can too. This monthly recurring CFI Canada Virtual branch Meetup is hosted by Onur Romano every first Sunday of the month at 12pm EST (9am PST).
Living without Religion (LWR) is a monthly peer support group for those who have left their religion, are considering leaving their religion, and/or are encountering challenges with friends, family, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. If you're already comfortable leading a secular lifestyle, you can also come to offer emotional support or advice, or just to enjoy a sense of social community that religions often offer.
Moderated by volunteers from the Virtual and Ottawa Branch of Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC), LWR meets first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:30 pm EST.
Please note that no one is here in a professional mental health capacity. We strive to be kind to each other, and as some attendees continue to hold faith in a deity or spiritual ideas, this is not a forum to challenge or convert anyone's current beliefs.
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To join, log into Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/962762133?pwd=Zm1wYjVtcGR4UHp3cXpVQ3crSGV4Zz09Or call in:
1-647-374-4685 or 1-647-558-0580
Meeting ID 962762133#
Participant ID 43530#2 attendees
Past events
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