Shaun Newman Podcast #990 - Kathy Flett & Angela Tabak
Jan 27, 2026
Kathy Flett, northern Albertan organizer and co-creator of the Alberta Women's Independence Network, and Angela Tabak, community-builder and outreach lead for the same network, share how they bring women together in kitchens and town halls. They discuss grassroots meeting formats, messaging tailored to women, the group's informal structure, petition momentum and strategies for quietly growing a resilience-focused movement.
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Grassroots Women-Led Network
- Angela and Kathy started the Alberta Women's Independence Network to create community and respectful dialogue around independence.
- The group focuses on education, informal gatherings, and reaching women who haven’t been politically involved.
From Kitchen Tables To Town Halls
- The meetings began in homes and quickly expanded across Alberta from small living-room gatherings to town-hall style events.
- Attendance ranged from a handful of people to dozens as interest grew over months.
Women View Independence Practically
- Women view independence through practical lenses: family, healthcare, cost of living, and community security.
- This broader, nurturing perspective changes how conversations about independence are framed and received.
