Got a Gripe? Tell the World. How to air your grievances to the public.

Ken Moore
Thursday, October 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The speaker will discuss writing for public papers like the Lethbridge Herald, the difference between venting and advocating, restrictions on newspapers vs other outlets, and the anatomy of a good column. He will then explain why he started on Substack, what other outlets are available for free, and the golden rule for griping responsibly. Speaker: Ken Moore Ken Moore is a former News Director at CFAC Lethbridge Television. He worked in both radio and television as a news reporter covering both municipal and provincial politics.

Why is Alberta holding a referendum on provincial-federal relations, citizens' & non-citizens' rights, and election security?

Shannon Phillips
Thursday, October 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The October 19 provincial referendum will ask Albertan voters 10 questions, nine of them concern policy issues. Voters are asked five questions to indicate their stances on increasing provincial control over immigration to prioritize economic migration; limiting provincial social services to citizens, permanent residents, and Alberta-approved immigrants; requiring non-permanent residents to stay in Alberta for more than 12 months before accessing provincial social services; charging non-permanent residents a premium for using provincial social services; and new rules regarding requirements to vote in a provincial election.

What are the implications of online misinformation for Alberta’s indigenous populations?

Kris Hodgson-Bright, MA, and Dr. Kirsten Fantasia, PhD
Thursday, November 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The Ihtsitomaniista’po’tako’p (Working Together) project is a partnership between Ninastako Cultural Centre and Lethbridge Polytechnic. We are studying Indigenous-specific misinformation, which is false, misleading, or inaccurate information about Indigenous Peoples, cultures, histories, and communities. We want to better understand how this misinformation spreads, how it affects people and communities, and how Indigenous knowledge, stories, language, and digital media can help address it. Community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, educators, content creators, and members of the public all have important perspectives to share.