As was the case last year, we were made aware of local and nation-wide demonstrations that are slated to take place today (Friday, September 20th) under the “1 Million March 4 Children” banner at legislatures, city halls, and school board offices. These demonstrations seek to eliminate Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) curriculum and policies from Canadian schools.
Our agency and CUPE Local 5319 continue to stand together to support the 2S-LGBTQ+ community, staff and the children and youth we serve and their families. We stand against all forms of violence, hate, intolerance and attempts at erasure.
We can only imagine how scary, anxiety-filled and psychologically distressing it must be for those we serve and those who are part of our agency, communities/families, as they worry about their safety and well-being. We stand firmly against all forms of violence, hate, intolerance and attempts at erasure.
The details of all counter rally events planned in response to the Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests can be found on the following website: Stand for Trans Rights: Join the Counter-Protests | Unifor.
You can find additional resources on this page: 2S-LGBTQIA+ Resources
If you or anyone you know needs support, please reach out.
