Alberta, the Almost-51st State?

Alberta, the Almost-51st State?

🤠 ¿What’s This Wild Ride About?

Imagine Alberta slamming the door on Ottawa, saddling up, and galloping south shouting: “¡Viva Texas del Norte!”
Could Alberta really leave Canada to join the U.S.? Is it a genuine separatist dream, a political bargaining chip, or just prairie drama on repeat?

This Spanish meetup will get you talking, debating, and laughing while expanding your vocabulary and understanding of politics, identity, and North American quirks.

📚 What We’ll Cover (in Spanish)

Un poco de historia
Why Alberta has such a love-hate relationship with the rest of Canada: equalization payments, oil wealth, and that famous “West Wants Out” vibe.

Derecho y Constitución
What Canadian law actually says about separation—and how the U.S. Constitution could even begin to handle admitting Alberta as a state.

Economía & Petróleo
Would Alberta’s oil make it Washington’s new favorite partner—or just another Texas (with snow)?

Cultura e Identidad
Would Albertans keep saying “eh” or switch to “y’all”? How would identity, healthcare, education, and even hockey change?

Geopolítica y Drama
How would Trudeau respond? How would Washington play it? What would this mean for NATO, trade, and Canada-U.S. relations?

Conversación y Debate
You’ll get to share your opinions, ask questions, and even role-play a U.S. senator debating Alberta’s admission—all en español.

🎤 Why You Should Join

• Practice Spanish through real conversation (not textbook drills).
• Learn political and cultural vocabulary that you won’t find in standard lessons.
• Debate borders, democracy, and identity with humor and curiosity.
• Leave with new expressions, fresh perspectives, and maybe some spicy takes for your next dinner table chat.

👥 Group Size Policy

🕗 1 attendee: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
🕗 2 attendees: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🕗 3+ attendees: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

✨ Don’t come if you just want a dry political science lecture.

Come if you’re ready to dive into Spanish conversation where politics meets culture—with a dash of prairie drama.