About HAT & Humanism
What Is HAT?
The mandate of HAT (Humanist Association of Toronto) is to grow Humanism, a secular, rational and compassionate worldview, through education, connection and community involvement in Toronto. Since 2020, thanks to the addition of weekly online discussion forums, the HAT’s membership has expanded across Canada and internationally.
What Is Humanism?
Humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes reason, ethics, science and compassion. It focuses on human well-being without relying on supernatural beliefs, superstition or religion.
Humanist Canada provides a more detailed definition:
Humanism is a philosophy or life-stance based upon a profound respect for human dignity and the conviction that human beings are ultimately accountable to themselves and to society for their actions. It is a deity-free worldview that affirms our ability to lead ethical and meaningful lives without reliance upon a belief in the supernatural. Humanists are guided by reason and scientific inquiry, inspired by music and art, and motivated by ethics, compassion and fairness.
Learn more in our FAQ and the brief videos giving an overview of humanism.
Humanist Ceremonies
If you are seeking a meaningful and personalized secular, civil, civic or non-religious legal wedding ceremony or other life event, please see our Humanist Ceremonies page.
More info
HAT Mission Statement, Objectives & Anti-Discrimination Policy
HAT Steering Committee is a group of volunteers who manage HAT’s operation
HAT Newsletters from 1997 to the present
HAT FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
HAT Hall of Fame highlights special people who helped make HAT a reality
Our videos include brief overviews of humanism.