We welcome guests, so if you’re curious come to one of our events!
These are generally held every first and third Wednesday of the month 7:05 pm to 8:30 pm.
LOCATION: The Cook Street Activity Center 380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), Victoria
Humanist talks
Our Humanist Talks are held from September through to June. Guest speakers provide insights into several topics of interest to secular humanists followed by a question and answers session.
Climate Change, Overshoot, and the Future of Civilization
VSHA Speaker Series Free** And Open To All! The new age of illusion – Climate Change, Overshoot, and the Future of Civilization … Read more
The Economics of Kindness (Mar 20,2024)
The Victoria Secular Humanist Association Presents “The Economics of Kindness” with Guy Dauncey Free* And Open To All! Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – 7:00-8:30 pmCook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), VictoriaFree ParkingPlease Use The Side Entrance Our world is in a mess. People know things have to change – but … Read more
Humanist Talks (Nov 1, 2023) – Thomas Homer-Dixon – Geothermal Energy
A VSHA Presentation: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 – 7:00-8:30 pm Cook Street Village Activity Center 380 Cook St. Victoria, B.C. Dr. Thomas Homer Dixon GEOTHERMAL ENERGY the urgent need for developmentzero carbon, reliable base load, low environmental impact Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon Executive Director of the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon will … Read more
Humanist Talks – September 6, 2023 – Ten Rules for Being a Good Person in the 21st Century
Where: Cook Street Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), Victoria, BC “Ten Rules for Being a Good Person in the 21st Century: Are you being a good person? Are you really?” -Author and Presenter, Michael Doherty A Presentation followed by Q&A Good and evil, right and wrong, are these concepts that still mean … Read more
Sunday Talk – February 23 – REVOLUTION IN THE CLASSROOM!
VSHA Sunday Talk February 23, 10:00 am Cedar Hill Rec. Center – 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. REVOLUTION IN THE CLASSROOM! The brilliant Dr. Marty Wall expounds on a new way of teaching that is student-centered and uses clear achievable goals. www.vsha.ca
Humanist Cafes
Our Humanist Cafés are held on the first and third Wednesday of every month except when a Humanist Talk is scheduled. Specific topics of current interest are introduced by a guest speaker followed by a moderated discussion.
Canada’s changing relationship with the USA – The great Northern awakening
The Humanist Cafe Episode #333Discussion Forum Free* And Open To All! Wednesday April 16, 2025 – 7:00-8:30 pm Cook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), VictoriaLimited free parking and free street parking Please Use The Side Entrance (beside the construction site) Purchase Coffee/Tea nearby at The Moka House – BYO mug! Discussion Topic : Canada’s … Read more
Charles Darwin – Naturalist and Captain’s Companion
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – 7:00-8:30 pmCook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), Victoria Free admission *Free parking and street parkingPlease Use The Side EntrancePurchase Coffee/Tea nearby at The Moka House – BYO mug! A VSHA Special PresentationCharles Darwin – Naturalist and Captain’s Companion A slide presentation by Barrie Webster February 12 is … Read more
Can NAFTA Survive Another Trump Presidency?
The Humanist Cafe Episode #328Discussion Forum Free* And Open To All! Wednesday, January 8, 2024 – 7:00-8:30 pm Cook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), VictoriaFree parking and street parking Please Use The Side Entrance Purchase Coffee/Tea nearby at The Moka House – BYO mug! Presenter: Vanessa Hammond ** Moderator: John Pope Vanessa writes: … Read more
Humanist Cafe Dec 4, 2024
Free* And Open To All! Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – 7:00-8:30 pm Cook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), VictoriaFree parking and street parking. Please Use The Side EntrancePurchase Coffee/Tea nearby at The Moka House – BYO mug! The Humanist Cafe: Episode #327Discussion Forum Discussion Topic: President Donald Trump: The Man, His Politics, And Why … Read more
THE POWER OF FILM
Important note: We are obliged to lock the outside door at 7:05 pm for security purposes. Please don’t be late!! The Humanist CafeEpisode #324Discussion Forum Free* And Open To All! Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – 7:00-8:30 pmCook Street Activity Center380 Cook St. (Cook St. Village), VictoriaFree ParkingPlease Use The Side EntranceCoffee/Tea nearby at The Mocha House … Read more