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.
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Those Nerdy Girls
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Dr. Ripudaman S. Minhas MD MPH
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Lotus STEMM
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healthcareforreal and drkatharinesmart
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Dr. Krishana Sankar (PhD) / beyond.the.ivory.tower
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Génome Québec
Attend an event
Together Against Misinformation week is supported by events across Canada, covering a range of topics in an effort to debunk misinformation.
ScienceUpFirst Lead Events
WTF?! Weigh The Facts on Health
Date: November 12, 2024
Hybrid Event: Calgary, AB / Virtual
Details: Join us in person or online for WTF?! Weigh The Facts on Health, a discussion featuring distinguished experts who will speak on the spread and seriousness of health misinformation. This event takes place at the Calgary Central Library in Calgary, Alberta. Panelists include: Dr. Jen Gunter, Professor Timothy Caulfield, Dr. Melissa Lem, Dr. James Makokis and will be hosted by Anthony Morgan, award-winning science communicator and cohost of The Nature of Things.
Niaise pas avec les faits : la grande discussion
Date: November 12, 2024
Hybrid Event: Montréal, QC / Virtual
Details: Join us in person or online for Niaise pas avec les faits : La grande discussion, a panel discussion with a broad focus on the impacts of misinformation and what we can do to help stop the spread. This event takes place at Coeur des Sciences in Montreal, Quebec. Panellists include: Cynthia Dulude, Émilie Nicolas, Dr. Marie-Ève Carignan, Pascal Lapointe and will be hosted by Barbada.
Live CoffeeUpFirst with Dr. Sara Gorman of Those Nerdy Girls
Date: November 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST
Virtual Event
Details: It’s #TogetherAgainstMisinformation week and what better way to say TGIF than a CoffeeUpFirst. We’ll be talking to the incredible Dr. Sara Gorman from Those Nerdy Girls about health misinformation. Join us at 1:30 EST tomorrow to see the conversation, if you have something you’d like to ask Dr. Gorman you can pop it in the chat.
Live Tiktok “Le Café d’Abord” avec Michelle Houde (@laMDcoloree) et Joseph Dahine (@JosephDahine)
Date: November 15, 2024 at 7PM
Virtual Event
Details: It’s #TogetherAgainstMisinformation week and we invite you to join us on Tiktok for a discussion on Friday November 15 at 7pm with Dr Michelle Houde and Dr Joseph Dahine. Don’t hesitate to ask us your questions in the comments or in a private message!
Collaborator Events
Protecting the Health of Latin American Communities by Promoting Vaccination
November 2, 2024, 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST
All age range can play with a vaccine game to learn more.
In-Person – Vancouver BC
Mission Critical
November 5, 2024, 5:30 PM AST / 4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Mission Critical
November 6, 2024, 4:00 PM AST / 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Together Against Misinformation at the RPL Albert Branch
The Saskatchewan Science Centre
November 6, 2024, 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is teaming up with local libraries to host interactive sessions for families with children ages 8-14. Focusing on climate misinformation, we will use Teachable Machines to demonstrate how easily AI can be influenced to spread misleading information, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and verifying sources.
In-person – Regina, SK
Together Against Misinformation at the RPL Regent Place Branch
The Saskatchewan Science Centre
November 7, 2024, 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is teaming up with local libraries to host interactive sessions for families with children ages 8-14. Focusing on climate misinformation, we will use Teachable Machines to demonstrate how easily AI can be influenced to spread misleading information, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and verifying sources.
In-person – Regina, SK
Together Against Misinformation Youth Conference
November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST
Are you 14-24 years old and passionate about combating health misinformation in your community? We invite you to join us at Together Against Misinformation Conference. You will learn about critical health topics and health misinformation that influence our lives*- from experts.
In-person – Toronto, ON
Together Against Misinformation at the RPL Central & Children’s Branch
The Saskatchewan Science Centre
November 9, 2024, 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM EST
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is teaming up with local libraries to host interactive sessions for families with children ages 8-14. Focusing on climate misinformation, we will use Teachable Machines to demonstrate how easily AI can be influenced to spread misleading information, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and verifying sources.
In-person – Regina, SK
Spot the Troll Webinar
November 12, 2024 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
GreenLearning’s ‘Spot the Troll’ webinar is tailored for students in grades 9-12, focusing on the impact of misinformation on climate policy. The session will explore different aspects of misinformation including the role of AI, further influencing climate policy.
Virtual
Together Against Misinformation Workshop
November 12, 2024, 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Science North is teaming up with the Sault Community Career Centre to provide adult newcomers to Canada with an engaging, hands-on workshop focused on how to spot and stop the spread of vaccine misinformation, while highlighting local resources to help them navigate the healthcare system.
In-Person – Sault Ste Marie, ON
Fact Finders
November 12, 2024 12:00 PM MST / 2:00 PM EST
Students will learn to think critically about the media they consume. Learn about bias in the media, copyright laws, and why a graph isn’t always what it seems.
Virtual
The Future of Health Innovations and Regenerative Medicine
November 12, 2024, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
Join the McMaster Medicine Stem Cell Interest Group for a virtual symposium, The Future of Health Innovations and Regenerative Medicine, on November 12th from 4:00–5:00 PM EST. This one-hour online event will feature leading experts from across Canada’s Stem Cell Network discussing groundbreaking developments in health policy, cardiac disease, and diabetes, all through the lens of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, including misinformation in the field. The goal is to equip Canada’s future medical practitioners with current knowledge of the stem cell ecosystem and spark their interest in this rapidly evolving area of healthcare.
Virtual
Mission Critical
November 12, 2024, 5:30 PM AST / 4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Lancement du livre L’état du Québec : sommes-nous une société émotive?
November 12, 2024 5:30 PM EST/ 2:30 PM PST
What kind of emotional climate do we live in today in Quebec? How are emotions expressed in our society? What role do they play in public decision-making, in the face of the major challenges we face?
Filled with anger, pride, guilt, empathy, nostalgia and hope, this new edition of L’état du Québec is neither a self-help book nor a health check on the state of our society. Rather, it is a collection of encounters and reflections that offer us perspectives that are sometimes critical, sometimes daring, but always enlightening on the social choices we face.
L’état du Québec is an annual publication, accessible and popularized, designed to inform and offer a fresh perspective on the debates that are driving Quebec society. It is published by Somme toute/Le Devoir and the INM, a non-profit, independent and non-partisan organization whose mission is to increase citizen participation in democratic life, in particular by contributing to the renewal of ideas and leading public debates in Quebec.
In-person – Montréal, QC
Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum – Workshop for Educators
November 12, 2024 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
This free workshop provides teachers with a comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking skills at all grade levels, with particular attention to addressing online misinformation and online hate through teaching critical thinking.
The workshop looks at exactly what critical thinking is and why we need to teach it; explores how we can teach students how to think critically, including looking at different ways of approaching it for different parts of the curriculum; and finally, looks at how we can get students – and ourselves – to switch to using better shortcuts to critical thinking.
Don’t miss this chance to empower your classroom! Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Virtual
Changements climatiques : au-delà du climat
Musée de la santé – Institut Armand Frappier
November 12, 2024 7:00 PM EST/ 4:00 PM PST
Our new temporary exhibition Ça Chauffe! Cool it, explores the impact of climate change on health, and invites us to reflect on our role in combating this upheaval, and our ability to take action. To do so, we need to examine a wide range of ecological, economic, political and other issues.
To mark the Together Against Misinformation Week, we invite you to take part in a panel discussion with experts from a variety of fields. Laure Waridel, eco-sociologist; François Reeves, cardiologist; and François Delorme, economist, will share their perspectives on current challenges and discuss ways of fostering dialogue between these issues to encourage a real transition to action.
In-person – Montréal, QC
Misinformation Workshop – BLSC Lecture Series
Big Little Science Centre & Thompson Rivers University
November 12, 2024, 7:00 PM PST / 10:00 PM EST
The BIG Little Science Centre in partnership with Thompson Rivers University believes that the best way to understand and combat misinformation is to create a collaborative environment that gives participants opportunities to reflect, share, and explore together. Participants will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to identify and combat misinformation, equipped with practical tools and strategies to apply in their daily lives. This workshop is for all ages.
In-Person – Kamloops BC
Wired for Wellness: Mental Health Science in the Digital Age
Gairdner Foundation and RCIScience
November 13, 2024, 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
In an era of endless doom scrolling and constant content, taking care of our mental health has never been more critical—or more complicated. How much of what we see online is helpful, and how much is harmful? Wired for Wellness brings together leading voices in mental health and communication for a deep dive into the global state of mental well-being, how digital media is reshaping both mental health and our understanding of it, and steps we can take to safeguard it.
Virtual
PHSA’s “Together Against Misinformation” Event
Women’s Health Research Institute
November 13, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
PHSA Research & Academic Education and partners from across the organization are holding a virtual event to mark Science Up First’s Together Against Misinformation Week on Wednesday, November 13. In addition to a guest keynote from McMaster University, PHSA-wide research and initiatives that address both mis- and dis-information will be showcased, aligning with our shared purpose to “inspire and unite specialized teams to create a healthier province for all.”
Using various formats, presenters will discuss mis- and dis-information and how both can impact health-care delivery and research.
Virtual
Fostering Reflection: How Digital Media Influences Us (Gr. 4-12)
November 13, 2024, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
Understanding algorithms and their impact on our everyday lives is crucial in the digital age. We will consider how echo chambers can influence our decision-making. We will also explore the long-term consequences of digital footprints and discuss strategies to share with students about responsible online behaviour. Hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine
Virtual
Beyond Barriers: Self Advocacy in Healthcare
November 13, 2024, 6:30 PM MST / 8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST
Get ready to engage with a panel of healthcare experts, academics, and community organizers who are passionate about supporting you navigate the healthcare system with confidence. We’ll explore critical thinking and self-advocacy, while also learning about the political systems around us and how our experiences are inter-connected.
In Person – Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge AB
(Peut-on) Contrer la désinformation ?
Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec (ACS)
November 14, 2024, 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Misinformation surrounds us, and our job is to counter it. But how do we do it? In this short lecture, delve into the psychology of belief and cognitive bias, and discover why misinformation works and why people believe it. Only then will you understand that the crucial thing in science communication isn’t necessarily the science, it’s the communication.
By Joël Leblanc, science journalist and President of ACS
Virtual
Menopause (mis) Information
Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR)
November 14, 2024, 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Expert panel to combat menopause misinformation and stigma, and provide science-based and community-informed resources.
Virtual
Mission Critical
November 14, 2024, 5:30 PM AST / 4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Misinformation Workshop with Kamloops Adult Learners Society
BIG little Science Centre & Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS)
November 14, 2024, 1:30 PST / 4:30 PM EST
The BIG Little Science Centre believes that the best way to understand and combat misinformation is to create a collaborative environment that gives participants opportunities to reflect, share, and explore together. Participants will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to identify and combat misinformation, equipped with practical tools and strategies to apply in their daily lives. Adult audience.
In-Person in Kamloops, BC
Some Questionable Trivia
RCIScience and Science Up First
November 14, 2024, 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
General knowledge, current events and pop culture get a fun, sciencey twist at this trivia night unlike any other. Bring your friends or fly solo, form a team, and prepare for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and maybe even a few “Eureka!” moments. You don’t need a PhD to have Ph-un–just some healthy skepticism!
In person – Offworld Bar, Toronto, ON
Mission Critical
November 15, 2024, 2:30 PM AST / 1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Want a Break from the Ads?
November 15, 2024, 6:00 PM AST / 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST
How can you know when someone has turned a peer-reviewed scientific study into rage-bait that pushes a hidden agenda? How can you assess the validity of a scientific article? Students from grades 9 to 12 can join Abbie from Shad Canada for this interactive session on how to be aware of how science can get twisted into ads.
Virtual
Nightlife on the rocks: Murder at the Disco
November 15, 2024, 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
Science North’s Nightlife on the Rocks series is launching “Murder at the Disco,” a unique and interactive murder mystery event. This experience, aimed at adults, blends a classic whodunnit with a disco twist. Featuring activities, themed cocktails, and investigative challenges for participants aged 19 and up. Attendees will step into the roles of journalists to solve a mystery through the Goosechase app, coming together to work against misinformation and uncover the truth behind the mystery.
In-person, Sudbury, ON
La grande démesure
November 15 2024, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
La Grande Démesure is Interligne’s annual fundraising event. It’s their main self-financing activity, and helps keep the organization’s programs and services alive. The casino-night-style event is a chance for all LGBTQ+ people or those sympathetic to the cause to support Interligne’s mission, as well as enjoy themselves! That’s why this year’s theme is: Have fun. Celebrate. Get involved.
In person – Montreal, QC
L’Odyssée de l’objet en 48 h
November 15-17, 2024
Over the course of a weekend in Montreal, UNESCO City of Design, you and your team will discover the many facets of designing the objects that surround us every day, while demystifying the secrets of industrial design.Supported by professionals in the field, you and your team will have just 48 hours to come up with a simple yet innovative object that responds to a given theme.
At the end of the creative process, you and your team will have the opportunity to defend your model in front of a jury and present the fruits of your efforts to the public.
In-person – Montréal, QC
Misinformation against Cardiovascular health amongst South Asians
November 16, 2024, 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST
This event offers an opportunity for seniors and international students to share their experiences in their native language and tackle cardiovascular health misinformation.
In-Person – Peel Region, ON
Spotlights: Misinformation and the Toxic Drug Crisis
November 19, 2024, 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST
Science World Spotlights has teamed up with SFU Public Square for a thought-provoking panel discussion on addressing misinformation surrounding the toxic drug public health emergency in B.C. Our expert panelists will delve into the latest research, scientific insights, and community-based learnings to address common misconceptions and foster informed dialogue.
In-person – Vancouver, BC
Mission Critical
November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM AST / 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Mission Critical
November 21, 2024, 2:30 PM AST / 1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Mission Critical
November 23, 2024, 2:00 PM AST / 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.
In-Person – Halifax Central Library, NS
Teacher Pro-D Day – Misinformation Workshop
December 2, 2024
Misinformation is a systemic issue. Its causes are varied and complex, and its solutions will be just as messy. Ready to dive in with us?
The BIG Little Science Centre believes that the best way to understand and combat misinformation is to create a collaborative environment that gives participants opportunities to reflect, share, and explore together. Teachers will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to identify and combat misinformation, equipped with practical tools and strategies to apply in their daily lives. Teachers only workshop.
Share tools and resources
Create and amplify evidence-based resources.
ScienceUpFirst 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.
Download English Social Media Kit
Download French Social Media Kit
Looking for our Media Kit? Send us an email: campaigns@scienceupfirst.com
Collaborator Resources
- Climate Change Compendium provides links to websites that present alternative perspectives on climate change and Climate Change Deniers – Be Aware on page 5! (K-12)
- Future History: Plastic Bottle Usage – In this short video set 3000 years in the future, anthropologists put forth theories on the origin of the billions of plastic water bottle “artifacts” uncovered on the planet. The confusion of the narrator/anthropologist is clear as she tries to explain why any civilization would use plastic bottles to distribute water to homes, why they were not re-used, why depleting petroleum products were used to make them, and why manufacture a container that holds less water than it takes to produce it. (Gr. 7-12)
- Climate Breakdown – This comprehensive resource offers an interdisciplinary study of the climate crisis including where we are, how we got here, what needs to be done and the urgent need for radical action. Subject content: Climate change facts, fake news & climate denial, key causes, climate solutions, climate action (Secondary)
- How we Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate – The internet and other media offer an overabundance of information and opinions about climate change. The challenge is to ensure our youth are provided with authentic evidence that supports informed decision making. This book introduces young people to credible climate research being conducted by scientists around the globe. The emphasis on successful grassroots initiatives that have influenced research and policy also provides a positive perspective on the importance of citizen science in protecting the environment. (Grades 5-8)
- Buy Nothing Day – This lesson plan focuses students’ attention on the issue of consumerism and asks them to consider its benefits and drawbacks. Students identify the different influences on their spending habits with special attention to the role of the media. Students must track their recent purchases and consider how many should be considered needs as opposed to wants. (Gr. 4-12)
- Climate Change Denial – This inquiry-focused activity explores the issue of climate change denial, what lies behind it, the danger it poses and what might be done to combat it. Students will share personal experiences involving denial and explore the idea of cognitive dissonance. Students participate in a group activity to examine some of the arguments used to deny the reality and seriousness of anthropogenic climate change. (Grades 9-12)
- Face aux climato-sceptiques, le raisonnement scientifique Facing climate skeptics with scientific reasoning – “Climate change saves lives”. “Fires have decreased worldwide!” Make no mistake: behind these dubious assertions may be a climate skeptic! Join Thomas Gauthier and his guest on a hunt for scientific clues to counter distorted information.
🔍 Discover the Mission Cosmo Teaching Activity Notebook: browse the key pages (from 65 to 79) and discuss at home or in the classroom.
Want to develop your critical thinking skills? Whether you’re for or against, choose a role (scientist, engineer, citizen) and defend your point of view for 30 minutes to 1 hour. It’s the perfect opportunity to put your knowledge into practice and discuss scientific issues!
The Cosmodôme is actively involved in the fight against misinformation.
GRIL invites you to take part in a new “true or false?” AquaQuiz, to test your knowledge and learn more about freshwater aquatic ecosystems! A draw will be held at the end of November among all participants, with GRIL mugs, caps and toques up for grabs!
Check Evidence for Democracy’s Toolkit for Addressing Misinformation and Guide on Understanding Scientific Studies. Their public-facing website Evidence Matters also aims to empower the public to demand evidence and understand science. Consult Evidence for Democracy report on misinformation in Canada to learn more about the research landscape in Canada and how we can address misinformation.
Tell the Facts: A Misinformation Website
Conservation Council Of New Brunswick
Learn about misinformation, report misinformation and fact check some common environmental misconceptions.
Réseau de santé Vitalité & Santé Publique
November 7, 2024, 5:00 PM AST / 4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST
A press release has been prepared by the communications sectors of Vitalité and Public Health, to announce Together Against Misinformation Week.
Ask Auntie Directory
November 17, 2024, 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST
Ask Auntie Directory attempts to create better access to local reliable resources/support in Whitehorse. Check for content about combating misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines and combating misinformation and stigmas around Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI).
Test your knowledge about misinformation with Ask Auntie Asks You’s survey for a chance at winning Ask Auntie Yukon merch.
Stay tuned for their first podcast episode featuring Dr. Sean B. Rourke which will address HIV misinformation and give you tips on how to critically analyze sources to not fall into the trap of misinformation. Don’t know who to ask? Ask Auntie!
Collaborators
Together, we’re creating real impact.
We are grateful to the growing list of collaborators who are hosting events, sharing resources, and helping spread the word about the importance of tackling misinformation.
Explore the map to see the amazing collaborators who are making a difference.