October 21, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We say, “Enough is enough!” There is no place for hate in Ontario.
On October 21st, the ultra-conservative right has once again planned a nationwide event to protest the teaching of 2SLGBTQIA+ content in schools in the name of protecting children.
Due to sheer misinformation and misinformation about school policies intended to protect vulnerable youth and promote inclusive learning environments, this is far from protecting students and is failing far too many students. We know it will hurt them in many ways.
Trade unions will always fight for a fairer, more just and more just future for everyone, including children.
It is imperative that we come together to make our voices loud and send the message that there is no place for hate in our state.
OFL urges all leaders/union heads to work with works councils and community organizations to organize workers and communities and to appear at the listed locations on October 21st to address this rhetoric. We encourage you to form a rapid response team that can counter these messages of lies and truth. Love, acceptance, and inclusion.
Please join us at a meeting in your area.
Important: Once there, follow the lead and direction of community groups and local organizers. At the event. Please follow all security recommendations to stay safe.
reminder: The safety of participants is our top priority.
- Do not engage counter-demonstrators.
- De-escalate conflicts.
- Do not take photos of your teammates.
There are steps you can take to protect yourself and others when participating in a counter-protest. Read and learn from this guide from Anti-Hate Network. more.
please note: Information about counter-protests was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. We recommend checking before attending each event.
All start times are displayed in EST.
barry
12pm
barrie city hall
belleville
10am to 1pm
market square
brace bridge
12pm
memorial park
(Manitoba Street, Bracebridge)
durham
11am
Durham District School Board
(400 Taunton Road East, Whitby)
Guelph
1pm to 4pm
Royal City Park
hamilton
12pm
hamilton city hall
Hannover
11am to 1pm
Hannover City Hall
huntsville
2 pm
huntsville city hall
(Huntsville Main Street)
kingston
12:00pm – 4:00pm
confederation park
1 million voices for inclusion.ca
kitchener
12pm
City Hall
kitchener waterloo
11am to 3pm
gaukel block
(44 Gaukel Street)
London
12pm
City Hall
Meaford
11am
City Hall
owen sound
11am to 1pm
Owen Sound City Hall
Ottawa:
11am
Elgin Street Human Rights Monument
Quinte:
10am to 1pm
market square
Sponsor: Quinte Pride
Sarnia:
11am
City Hall
(255 Christina St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2)
sudbury
11am to 5pm
bell park
Toronto
10 am
queen’s park
Follow @studentsforqueerliberation for updates.
windsor
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Dieppe garden
downton windsor
check here Click here for a list of anti-trans protests across Canada on October 21st that may not be on the list.
resource:
Rapid response to anti-hate
Safe Protest: A Guide to Your Rights
Safe Protest: A Guide to Your Rights (France)
2SLGTBQIA+ Safety Tips for Youth
A guide for those who protect their pride
Pride Defender Handout Guide (Abridged Version)
Confronting and preventing hate in Canadian schools
For support:
Athletic Defense Committee:
416-833-6137
LGBT National Hotline:
https://www.lgbthotline.org/
1-888-843-4564
trans lifeline
https://translifeline.org/
1-877-330-6366
LGBT Youth Line:
https://www.youthline.ca/
1-888-687-9688
Hope for Wellness Helpline (for Indigenous people):
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
1-855-242-3310
legal support
Poster:
Printable 11 x 17 (EN)
Printable 11 x 17 (France)
Social media graphics:
Twitter/Instagram (English)
Twitter/Instagram (France)
Facebook (English)
Facebook (France)
