Margaret Atwood: Democracy, Public Education and the Common Good

Calgary’s Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was buzzing when Margaret Atwood took the stage. On November 12, the renowned Canadian author presented a public lecture on “Democracy, Public Education and the Common Good,” hosted by the ATA in partnership with Calgary Catholic Local No. 55 and Calgary Public Local No. 38. Nearly 2,500 people packed the auditorium, with hundreds more from across the world watching via a livestream. The public lecture was moderated by author and speaker Shari Graydon, who opened the discussion by asking Atwood about her favourite teachers growing up. Chapters: 00:00 Host Phil McRae - opening remarks 07:00 ATA President Jason Schilling 12:40 Zain Velji - Calgarian and parent 18:25 Calgary Public & Separate presidents- Stephani Clements & Allison McCaffrey 21:30 Margaret Attwood