1Million March For Children Counter Protest

 

1Million March For Children Counter Protest 

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Join us September 20, 2023 to stand united with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities, and to counter protest the Edmonton “1 Million March 4 Children”.
We will have peacekeepers, community support workers, and an organizational presence to ensure the safety of those attending the event. Individuals or groups interested in countering this event must be aware of the risks involved. The groups and people organizing these hateful demonstrations have known affiliations with far-right movements and hate groups. Counter protesting does not come without risk, thus we will take as many steps as we can to ensure safety of the group. We will note that visibly queer and racialized individuals carry the most risk being near groups such as these as they have been known to be violent towards marginalized groups. With that being said, it is paramount that those who stand with us take steps to ensure their’s and other’s safety.
We are asking that attendees of our demonstration to not confront or engage with the hate groups
In their attempts to oppress our communities, they have made events based on misinformation, transphobia, hate and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ views. The misinformation and panic that they have been spreading has targeted 2SLGBTQIA+ youth within and outside of our Canadian school systems as they aim to remove health education, equity, and safe spaces.
As we continue to build a community rooted in inclusivity, equity, and diversity, it is of the utmost importance that we continue to recognize the oppression, violence and intergenerational trauma our communities have been faced with throughout history. Our mission is to transform a negative presence into a motive for change and evolution, and to unite and connect as a community, to empower, and support our 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and communities.

We also recognize the long term negative impacts of children who are raised in environments that don't encourage or empower them to be their authentic selves. It's of critical importance to create spaces that allow our youth to flourish in accepting and safe environments.

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