May 16, 2016 Newsletter

Freedom of expression and the freedom to dissent are of vital importance to Humanists. This is why the BCHA has signed onto the new Voices-Voix Declaration.

The 2016 Declaration succeeds the previous declaration that decried the muzzling of government scientists, political audits of charities and general advocacy chill. With the election of a new government in October, the new Declaration calls for an overhaul of laws and regulations to foster a strong and independent civil society.

These changes are vital to ensuring that groups like ours are able to continue to challenge religious privilege and push for greater equality for all.

Fort McMurray Appeal

In the last week BCHA supporters donated just over $2000 to the Red Cross' Alberta Fires Emergency Appeal. If you haven't already, please consider making a donation. All donations to $5000 will be matched by one of our donors, and all of those donations will be matched by the Government of Canada.

If you've already made a donation to the Red Cross, forward a receipt to me to have it counted in our total.

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Small group discussion - Atheism: A brief history of disbelief Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11 AM Conrad's house, New Westminster Conrad Hadland hosts a weekly small group viewing and discussion. Email Conradfor details.	Dr Ahmed Hussein - Dual fluid nuclear fission reactor design Sun, May 22, 2016 at 10 AM Oakridge Seniors' Centre, Vancouver A continuation of a talk on how a new nuclear reactor design can be more economical and safer compared to current technology.

Interfaith Friendship Picnic Sat, May 28, 2016 at 11:30 AM Hawthorne Park, Surrey Join diverse members of the community for interfaith dialogue, cooperation and healing. There will family activities and space to hang out.	Les Brown - Fair Vote Canada Sun, May 29, 2016 at 10 AM Oakridge Seniors' Centre, Vancouver A group is working to promote changing the Canadian electoral system to ensure that the numbers of MPs in Parliament from each political party more closely match the fraction of the popular vote each party receives.