Discussing, disagreeing, and determining our real thoughts about the evolving role of gender and sexuality in society can be scary—so scary that many people choose not to share their true beliefs for fear of being canceled or saying something politically incorrect.

In this talk, the speaker explores the differences between social justice and social change through the case study of the gender and sexual diversity movement, exploring how we can discuss gender and sexuality within a multi-religious and multicultural society (one that includes people you may not agree with!). The speaker argues that, by applying the conversational tools of ‘radical pluralism’, we can move the gender and sexuality debate—and our democracy at large—from division to dialogue, creating a more sustainable and less polarized society in the process.

In a world where we’ve conflated “being conservative” with hating trans people and “being NDP” with making sure trans kids live, the speaker will show you how to intentionally create spaces of disagreement, nuance, and courageous conversation—while still sustaining your relationships and uplifting marginalized communities regardless of political affiliation

Speaker: Brent Sacucci

Brent Saccucci is a faculty member in the social contexts of education at the University of Lethbridge where he also leads the Social Change in Schools Cohort. Before UofL, Brent taught high school humanities at LCI and at UBC and U of A. Brent holds two master’s degrees from both U of T and U of A and is currently a doctoral student at Western University where he researches censorship, a topic he continues to examine as a Fellow with the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies. Brent runs many Queer & Trans 101 workshops across rural and Southern Alberta with OUTreach and was recently awarded the 2025 Alberta Human Rights Champion Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

Date/Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025. The presentation begins at 12 noon & concludes at 1 pm.

Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy their excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room ahead of the session