2025/2026 Program 

Winter 2026

 — January 20, 2026

• Mark Migotti (University of Calgary; The Apeiron Society of Calgary):  “Excellence of a Human and Political Kind”: Socrates and the City; Rhetoric and Argument; Philosophy and Truth.

 — February 10, 2026: 

• Jim Hume (University of Calgary): Performing Philosophy 

 — February 24, 2026: 

• Ahmed Al-Juhany (University of Calgary; The Apeiron Society of Calgary): No Use Without Usability — Why We Need Community-Based Philosophy  

 — March 10, 2026: 

• John Ellard (University of Calgary): Technology, Modern Culture, and Personal Integrity — An Unprecedented Challenge 

 — March 24, 2026:

• Indignity & Indigenous Philosophy (TBD) 

 — April 7, 2026:

• University of Calgary Honours Students — An Overview of Cutting Edge Research In Philosophy

2026 Kananaskis Symposium 

 — Theme: The Ethics and Politics of Narratives ​
 -- Date: May 2-3, 2026. 
 — Speakers:

• Agnes Tam (University of Calgary) 
• Martin Wagner (University of Calgary). 

Our Next Event

2026 Kananaskis Symposium (May 2-3)
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Join us—and our wonderful speakers Agnes Tam and Martin Wagner—for an intellectual exploration of narratives, and their role in politics today!  

Event Details

— Time:19:00–21:00. 

— Location: Scandinavian Centre, 739 — 20th Ave NW, Calgary. 

— Admission fees:
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• Members:  Included in standard membership fee (see membership details here). 
• Non-members, drop-in fee:  $10.00 

— Parking and Site Access Information:

There is parking at the back of the Scandinavian Centre and street parking around the building. The room can be accessed through the back door of the building and is found on the left side of the hallway once you enter.