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| Public Comments | The Halton-Peel Humanist Community is an independent group affiliated with The Humanist Association of Canada which is an umbrella group coordinating the activities of humanist groups across all of Canada. | ||
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| Legal Name | Halton-Peel Humanist Community | ||
| Alternate Name | HPHC ; OHC | ||
| Former Name | Oakville Humanist Community (July 2007) | ||
| Address & Map | Halton-Peel Freethought Centre 5330 Creditview Rd Mississauga, ON L5M 5N5 | ||
| Located In Community | Oakville | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o Elka Enola 2124 Towne Blvd Oakville, ON L6H 5G7 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Public meetings are generally held where there is wheelchair access. | ||
| Organization Email | hphc@humanists.ca | ||
| Website | www.halton-peel.humanists.ca | ||
| Primary Contact | Dr. Kevin Saldanha, Past President, Phone: (C) 416-802-9397, Email: hphc@humanists.ca | ||
| Alternate Contact | Elka Enola, Founder, Phone: (H) 905-257-7075, Email: ere@bell.net | ||
| Primary Executive | Prof. John Jackson, President, Phone: (C) 647-309-0167, Email: westerdale@rogers.com | ||
| Alternate Executive | Jim Young, Secretary, Phone: (H) 905-336-7749, Email: jyoung101@cogeco.ca | ||
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| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton ; Peel Region | ||
| Description | The Halton-Peel Humanist Community promotes a secular society in which civic affairs are free from religious influence. Humanism is a non-theistic, non-religious ethical philosophy of life based on the principle that human beings are responsible for giving meaning and purpose to their lives relying upon their human capacities of reason and responsibility and natural and social resources. The Halton-Peel Humanist Community is for people: * who believe that they can live a meaningful life without supernatural direction * can use democratic principles, logic and scientific inquiry to find realistic solutions to problems * are committed to the separation of religion and state at all levels of government HPHC activities include: * Monthly discussion on topics ranging from stem cell research to proportional representation in government * Undertake letter writing campaigns * Support local community undertakings such as a hospice, food bank or a shelter * Officiate at life events and provide end of life support for atheists and agnostics * Periodically, an advertised public meeting is held with a guest speaker | ||
| Meeting Details | The 21st of each month held at various locations in Mississauga & Oakville. Visit http://www.meetup.com/HaltonPeelHumanists/ for more details Public meetings: Usually 7:30 pm at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd | ||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Application | Visit http://www.meetup.com/HaltonPeelHumanists/files/ for more information | ||
| Fees | Membership - Members must take out membership in both the Humanist Association of Canada and the Halton-Peel Humanist Community | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Resources Available | Quarterly - Canadian Humanist News | ||
| Established | Oakville Humanist Community: Dec 2005 * Humanist Association of Canada: 1954 | ||
| Elections | AGM August | ||
| Funding | Donations ; Fees | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | ||
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| Service Categories | Philosophy Clubs/Societies | ||
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