Have you ever seen something online that left you feeling confused or unsure about what to believe? With misinformation on the rise, this is becoming a common experience.
That’s why the Together Against Misinformation campaign is on a mission to connect with people like you!
Together we can separate health and climate facts from fiction. Alongside nationwide collaborators, we’ll be hosting events and sharing tools to help people recognize and debunk misinformation in their communities.
Spread the word!
Share the campaign on social media and encourage your community to join the movement.
Share tools and resources
Create and amplify evidence-based resources.
Together Against Misinformation Resources
We’ve turned our popular social series on misinformer tactics into a set of handy, downloadable postcards! These postcards are perfect for printing and sharing, making it easy to stay informed and help others recognize the sneaky strategies used by those who spread false information.
Download your set of Misinformer Tactics postcards. Empower yourself and your community with the knowledge to spot and stop misinformation in its tracks!
- 2024 Together Against Misinformation Resource Bank
- A link to a growing database of resources from other trusted sources on the issue of misinformation and an expanding bank of our posts on misinformation, digital literacy, and the scientific process.
- Research Summaries
- Get summaries of the latest research on misinformation, curated by the University of Alberta’s Health Law Institute team!
- A curated list of resources on internet hygiene and how to make yourself less vulnerable to misinformation
Missed our live workshop on tackling misinformation? No problem! We’ve got the recording ready for you to dive into. This comprehensive, one-hour session covers everything you need to know about misinformation and how to combat it effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
- Define Misinformation: Understand what misinformation is and how it differs from other types of false information.
- Impact and Spread: Learn about the impact of misinformation and the ways it spreads through different channels.
- Psychology Behind It: Explore the psychological factors that make misinformation so convincing and difficult to debunk.
- Identify Red Flags: Get tips on spotting common signs of misinformation in various forms of media.
- Best Practices: Discover effective strategies and best practices for countering false information and building trust in your messaging.
Why Watch?
- Equip yourself and your team with the tools to communicate more effectively and build stronger, trust-based relationships with your communities. This workshop is an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding and response to misinformation.
Would you like a copy of this ready-to-present workshop? Please fill out this form to be sent a copy.
Check out our collection of social media assets and corresponding captions that we would love for you to share across your networks. These posts highlight some of the best practices for minimizing the spread of misinformation as well as our series on understanding misinformer tactics – perfect for sharing with your audience.
Looking for our Media Kit? Send us an email: campaigns@scienceupfirst.com
Host an event
Organize a memorable in-person or virtual gathering.
Collaborators
We need collaborators like YOU to make Together Against Misinformation a reality!
Science Champions
Individuals dedicated to helping people find clarity in a confusing information landscape.
Community Organizations
Especially those serving Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, racialized peoples, newcomers to Canada, and persons with disabilities.
Research and Professional Networks
Organizations and networks serving researchers and science and health professionals.
CASC Members
Canada’s leading public STEM engagement organizations.
Community of Practice Members
In preparation for our campaign, we’re inviting collaborators to join our Together Against Misinformation Community of Practice. These gatherings will provide learning and professional development opportunities, as well as space for sharing best practices and brainstorming programming ahead of the Together Against Misinformation campaign.
Questions? Please email Dr. Krishana Sankar, CASC Community Partnership Lead
| Date & Time | Topic/Theme |
| April 9 2pm – 3pm ET | Campaign Kick-off with Special guest Tim Caulfield |
| May 14 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Accessible Programming |
| June 11 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Tackling Misinformation |
| July 9 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Program Evaluation |
| August 13 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Critical Thinking |
| September 10 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Difficult Conversations |
| October TBD 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Workshop Media 101 |
| December TBD 2pm – 3:30pm ET | Showcase of Together Against Misinformation-funded projects |