The Assembly of First Nations is condemning the school gender identity policy changes in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan, arguing they violate Indigenous principles of self-determination and identity.
“These policies are dangerous and will elevate the psychological stress and self-harm of these youth,” he told Brunswick News on Wednesday. “As a 53-year-old man, I grew up in a time when being Two Spirit wasn’t really discussed. Now, we live in a society where the 2SLGBTQQIA+ is part of the mainstream. So this is a reversal by the Higgs government, trying to make the lives of the most vulnerable more difficult.
“This policy conflicts with our cultural norms and does not align with the principles of self-determination and identity that are vital to the health and well-being of First Nations in Canada. Further, this policy puts 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth in danger of being outed in unsupportive environments or being misgendered at school, both of which can have harmful consequences.”Not alone
The latest politician to join the fray is Tory Premier Doug Ford of Ontario. On Friday he told a crowd of hundreds that it’s a parent’s right to “listen and make sure they are informed when their children make a decision.”, referring to the policy of Ontario school boards that allow students to choose their own pronouns and names.
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/unb-fredericton-profs-urge-nb-government-to-reverse-stance-on-school-gender-policy-100889808/ “Well, when you’re straight you're straight, and when you're gay, you're gay. The Creator has gifted your spirit whether you're gay, straight, bi, transgender, that is who you are and no one can take that away from you.”When the Tory government’s reforms were announced in the spring, they created international headlines. Eight of 29 Tory MLAs expressed displeasure with the changes, and two cabinet ministers ultimately resigned, while Premier Blaine Higgs fired two others.
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