Introducing a new virtual program from the BC Humanist Association. From the Research Desk is a regular check in with our research coordinator, Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff, on some of the current projects that our campaigns teams are working on.

Watch the first talk on YouTube.

This week's talk will be on investigating whether any municipal council meetings across BC and Canada still begin with a prayer. There will be a call for volunteers as well.

Our second broadcast will be on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5 PM. Recordings will be available for those not able to tune in live.

Joining the meeting: The meeting will be held on Zoom. Learn more about how to set up Zoom in advance. RSVP to receive the link to attend.

Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff, is an experienced researcher with a PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge and BAs in political science and international relations from the University of Calgary. He is currently serving as the Research Coordinator for the BCHA, and also conducts research on behalf of his strategy and research consultancy the Idea Tree Consulting, and in his capacity as Director of Research for OceansAsia. Dr Phelps Bondaroff is also the Chair of the AccessBC Campaign for free prescription contraception, coaches high school debate, and studies the strategic use of international law by non-state actors.