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HAAM and Eggs Brunch
Join us for our regular Sunday morning brunch. This is just an informal social gathering. Come and meet your fellow Humanists in person! If you're thinking about becoming a member, this is a great way to get acquainted and find out more about HAAM. Everyone’s welcome! See you there!
Find out more »Film Fest – Shorts Night
That would be short films we’re referring to – it’s not summer yet. We’ve decided not to show a feature film this year. Instead, we’ll share a series of short videos on a variety of topics. Inspirational, educational, funny, thought-provoking… there will be something for everyone. (Well, almost everyone - not little kids. We’ll pick stuff that’s suitable for pre-teens and up.) We won’t be revealing titles or subjects beforehand, either. Just show up! We promise you won’t be disappointed.…
Find out more »HAAM and Eggs Brunch
This informal social gathering is a great way to get to know your fellow Humanists in person! It’s also a great way to get find out more about HAAM. Everyone’s welcome! See you there!
Find out more »Pre-Dillahunty Drinks
Will you be attending Matt Dillahunty’s Magic and Skepticism performance? (details on our Community Events page). Members of the Eastman Humanist Community are planning to meet before the show for pre-drinks, appetizers & fellowship. They have graciously invited HAAM members to join them. King’s Head Pub is just a 5-minute walk from Burton Cummings Theatre. We'll have a sign on our table with the HAAM logo so you can find us. See you there! It's not essential to RSVP, but…
Find out more »What’s Wrong with Private Schools?
We welcome back guest speaker Steve Lecce from the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the U of M, to address the issue of public funding for private schools in Manitoba. Did you know that public money accounts for over 90% of the funding of some private schools? (Winnipeg Free Press, 02 December 2017) The Al-Hijara Islamic school is funded at 99.7%; Poplar Point Colony School at 98.9%; and Lakeside Christian School (Killarney) at 93.2% - just to name…
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