The Humanist Association of Ottawa has been standing up for secularism and human rights for over fourty years. When it comes to issues that matter, we act!
We also like to "Rock The Boat" from time to time by challenging the status quo on certain issues that many consider taboo, namely religion.
This international grassroots ad campaign has created quite a stir all around the modern world by simply suggesting that there "probably" is no God. It's success could be almost totally attributed to the reaction it provoked in religious minds that think such a topic is off-limits. Ottawa was one of the prime examples of this ridiculous reaction, where it came very close to not being allowed by City Council. (more)
The vast majority of the hatred against homosexuals is a result of religious teaching. The Humanist Association of Ottawa marches in the Pride Parade to fight faith-based bigotry. (more)
The Humanist Association of Ottawa alongside of Humanist Canada has taken an official position on many big social and political issues over the last 40 years. We have compiled a complete list of these resolutions. (more)