Gender identity and sexual orientation curriculum sparks protests and counter protests

Gender identity and sexual orientation (SOGI) in curriculums was under the microscope this past week as protests and counter protests were held across the country on Wednesday.

Nationwide protests under the guise “1 Million March 4 Children” were organized to push for the elimination of SOGI education in schools. Protesters accused schools of exposing children to ‘gender ideology,’and say they (parents / caregivers) should have the right to educate their children on sensitive material and should know first, before educators, how their child feels or if they’re questioning their own identity.

Meanwhile, counter protesters were out in full force opposing the 1 Million March 4 Children stating there’s no space for hate and that it’s important students learn of inclusion and respect for gender-diverse people. Locally, The Brantford-Brant Provincial Electoral District Association (NDP) took a stance against the movement, creating their own counter protest at Mohawk Park in Brantford. Protestors from both

Protestors and counter protestors gathered at Mohawk Park in Brantford on Wednesday morning to protest and defend changes to Canada’s gender identity and sexual orientation curriculum in schools. Pictured above are supports of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who believe in inclusion and respect for gender diverse people Submitted Photo sides of the argument were at Mohawk Park, separated by police. The protests remained peaceful

“At a time when 2SLGBTQIA+ community is under increasing attack by those engaged in American-style culture war activity, Brantford-Brant ONDP members will stand up in defence of inclusion for all,” said

Lukas Oakley, President of the Brantford-Brant NDP in a press release issued on Monday “The safety, well-being, and active acceptance of all members of our community, including and especially children, is our focus,” Oakley continued