Investigating Information ｜Media Literacy Workshop and Panel

Have you ever seen a new story online that didn’t quite add up? Has a family member recounted a story about politics that made you say, “Wait… what?” Today’s information ecosystem is more complex than ever, with new tools such as AI and longstanding threats like propaganda making it difficult to sort fact from fiction and find the truth.

Investigating Information, a free workshop and panel hosted by the SFU School of Communication, is an exciting opportunity to learn more about these threats and gain practical skills to think critically about the media you encounter every day. Join us for an interactive session highlighting tested techniques for information verification and learn more about the impacts of threats like disinformation. The next time you aren’t sure about that social media post, you’ll have the skills to investigate that information!

Investigating Information is a part of Media Literacy Week 2025. Hosted by MediaSmarts, Canada’s Centre for Digital Media Literacy, the week is a national event promoting the critical, responsible, and effective use of media. Visit MediaSmarts for more information about activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums, and community groups across the country.

Date: Thursday October 30, 2025
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: SFU School of Communicaton Boardroom, K8660

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