by The Critical Compass
On July 18th, The Critical Compass hosted and filmed three hours of the 12-hour Alberta Independence Telethon from our pop-up studio in Edmonton. This is a highlight from our segment featuring:
- Kathy Flett @KathyFlett
- Michael Wagner https://www.drmichaelwagner.com (author of Alberta Separatism and No Other Option)
- Mister Alberta @MisterAlberta
- Mike from The Critical Compass
In this conversation we dig into:
– Why identifying as a “separatist” still carries stigma for some, yet feels freer in many Alberta communities today
– How government and media have manufactured fear around the independence discussion
– The difference between “old Canada” and the post-1982 “new Canada” (drawing on Ted Byfield and Alberta Report)
– Alberta’s distinct settlement history, political culture, and identity as a resource colony
– Why one-on-one conversations and nostalgia for a Canada that no longer exists are key to changing minds
– Family, community, and sovereignty as the foundation Alberta was built on»