LIST OF COUNTER-PROTESTS AND COUNTER-EVENTS FOR TRANS RIGHTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2024
Once again, social conservatives are organizing a march against 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive education on September 20th. For an explainer see this instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_L8eZPPeYZ/?img_index=1
At the time of writing they have protests organized in 46 cities and towns across Canada.
We are asking allies and 2SLGBTQ+ community members to show up and counter their hate. Send the message loud and clear that Canada has #nospaceforhate.
Events starting before 9am are highlighted. It’s going to be an early morning!
LISTE DE CONTRE-MANIFESTATIONS ET CONTRE-ÉVÉNEMENTS POUR LES DROITS DES PERSONNES TRANS · VENDREDI 20 SEPTEMBRE 2024
Tout événement commençant avant 09h00 est surligné; risque qu’on va devoir se lever tôt!
🏙️ City · Ville | 🏳️⚧️ Counter-Protest or event · Contre-manifestation ou événement |
Sydney NS | 9am, “Celebrate Diversity”, 320 Esplanade Organized by Veronica Merryfield (founder of Cape Breton Transgender Network — https://www.facebook.com/events/1165520027863184 |
Halifax NS | 1pm, “All Out Against Transphobia”, Grand Parade Info taken from Smash Transphobia Kjipuktuk (@smashtransphobiakjipuktuk on IG). https://www.instagram.com/p/C__U-zGv3SV/?img_index=1, also Wayves (https://wayves.ca/2024-09-20_Halifax). |
Moncton NB (#1) | 8am/8h & 1pm/13h, “No Space for Hate Rally / Rallye À bas la haine”, City Hall / Hôtel de ville. Counter-protest starts 8am; rally at 1pm · Contre-manif dès 08h; rallye dès 13h. |
Moncton NB (#2) | 11:30am, counter-protest / contre-manifestation at/à Centennial Park / Parc Centenaire. |
Saint John NB | 9am, “Love is louder 2024.” Kings Square. |
Fredericton NB | 8am-4pm, “Community Gathering & Rally in support of 2STGD Youth”, Leg. Assembly of NB / Assemblée lég. du N.-B., https://www.facebook.com/share/CHdGLzr3gBpMppq5/ |
Bathurst NB | 8am, “No Hate on the North Shore”, location TBA. https://www.facebook.com/events/1627348128045573/ |
Montréal QC | Dès 8h AM (starting 8am), «Protégeons les enfants trans – L’éducation inclusive sauve des vies» (“Protect Trans Kids - Inclusive Education Saves Lives”), 275 rue Notre-Dame E. Organisé par une coalition de groupes dont la Faction anti-génocidaire et solidaire, Nous ne serons pas sages, Pink Bloc Mtl et Montréal Antifasciste — https://www.instagram.com/p/DAExrHPxrgX/ |
Ottawa ON | 10am, “Rise Against Hate!”, Confederation Park (Laurier/Elgin). https://www.communitysolidarityottawa.ca/events2/rise-against-hate — organized by Community Solidarity Ottawa |
Peterborough ON | 8am, “No Space for Hate Counterprotest”, City Hall https://www.facebook.com/events/393998663743346/, organized by Peterborough and the Kawarthas United Against Hate |
Barrie ON | 8am-6pm, “No Space for Hate Counterprotest”, City Hall https://www.facebook.com/share/HvravsGK7G4Qg6k6, organized by Simcoe Transgender Action Team |
Whitby ON | 11:30am, “Children’s Safety & Education Matters”, 400 Taunton Rd E. Organized by https://www.instagram.com/leekhoekstra/ . Organizers say: bring your own bubbles! https://www.instagram.com/p/DABzLGmvfya/ |
Toronto ON | 7am-6pm, “Transphobes Out, Queers In — Block Party and Counterprotest”, at Queen’s Park (north side). Organized by Students for Queer Liberation Tkaronto (@studentsforqueerliberationto on IG). https://www.facebook.com/events/1593423377902731 |
Milton ON (Halton Region) | 8am onwards, protest to take up space against the 1MM4C, at Town Hall. Organized by PRISM.https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5-xO6uzHg/ |
Oakville ON | 10am, “Protect Trans Rights Counterprotest”, at Town Hall (1225 Trafalgar Rd.). |
Guelph ON | 12pm onwards, “Say No To Hate: Protect Trans Youth”, at City Hall. Organized by @knees.co on IG. |
Kitchener ON | 7am-7pm, “Protect Queer Youth Counter Demo”, in front of City Hall. Organized by Queer Youth Defense: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_3LQo8AiPm/ |
London ON | 10am, “No Space for Hate Counterprotest”, at City Hall (300 Dufferin Ave). Organizers from Guardians in Action are instead suggesting to show up at 8am if capable! Info taken from Queer Intersections: https://www.instagram.com/qxcanadaorg/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C_yCT9FJPAg/ |
Hanover ON | 7:45am, “No Space For Hate Counter-Rally”. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/no-space-for-hate-counter-rall/838271361725364 Meet at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church (red auditorium doors) and end at Hanover Town Hall |
Owen Sound ON | 8am, “No Space For Hate Counter-Rally” at City Hall. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/no-space-for-hate-counter-rall/838271361725364 |
Meaford ON | 7:45am, “No Space For Hate Counter-Rally” at the Meaford Hall Steps (12 Nelson St E.). https://www.facebook.com/events/s/no-space-for-hate-counter-rall/838271361725364 |
Windsor ON (#1) | 1pm, “Countering Hate”, at the Greater Essex County District School Board (874 Giles Blvd). |
Windsor ON (#2) | SEPTEMBER 21ST at 10am, Dieppe Gardens (78 Riverside Drive). Same link as Windsor #1. |
Guelph ON | Noon “Say No to Hate”, City Hall - counter protest (info DM’d to 1MVFI) |
Winnipeg MB (#1) | 9:30am, “Fight Anti-Trans Hate”, in front of MB Legislature. Organized by the Trans Solidarity Tuesday Group (https://instagram.com/mbtuesdaygroup). Rolls over into the counter-protest-rally at Winnipeg #2 at 5pm (see below - https://www.instagram.com/p/DABxW-nPKxX/ ) |
Winnipeg MB (#2) | 5pm, “Counterprotest — Rally for Trans Rights”, in front of MB Legislature Organized by MB 2SLGBTQIA+ Student Action Coalition (@msb2slgbtqiastudentactionco on IG). Link here |
Saskatoon SK | 9am-6pm, support rally for trans and queer folks, at Meewasin Skating Park, 621 Spadina Cres. E. Organized by PFLAG Saskatoon. |
Prince Albert SK | 8am?, “Counter Protest Against the Million March”, at 5 Ave E/11 St E. |
Swift Current SK | 12pm, Rally to support Trans Youth, at Market Square. https://www.instagram.com/p/DACSbsiRZDc/ |
Regina SK | 5pm-7pm, counter-protest against anti-trans hate, at the Sask. legislative building. https://www.instagram.com/p/DACWNFtSSMG/ |
Medicine Hat AB | 2:30pm-4:30pm, “Stay Safe, Hold Space”, at the Medicine Hat Public Library (Legion Room). https://www.facebook.com/share/p/UUyshv7op9NBteBU/ |
Calgary AB | 7am, “Stand Up Against Hate”, Harry Hays Building. Organized by Queer Citizens United Calgary (@qcu.yyc on Instagram). https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wCAZQpw8l/ |
Edmonton AB (#1) | 8 AM until 4 PM, “No Hate in Our City”, near the Alta. Teachers’ Association Bldg. (11010 142 St.) meet at 11425 142 Street. A direct counter-protest, organized by Food Not Bombs Edmonton. https://www.facebook.com/events/858562313008634/ |
Edmonton AB (#2) | 5:30pm, “Rally against anti-trans violence”, at 99 Av/108 St. Not a direct counter-protest. Organized by Trans Rights YEG (@trans.rights.yeg on IG). https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0h7pIvFTN/?img_index=1 |
Lethbridge AB | 10:30am, “YQL Against Hate” at the Lethbridge City Hall, 910 4th Ave. Organized by the Prairie Liberation Front (@prairieliberationfront on IG) |
Kamloops BC | 11am, “Kamloops 2SLGBTQIA+ Rally”, at the courthouse (455 Columbia St.). Not a counter-protest. Organized in solidarity by Thompson Rivers University Pride Club.https://www.instagram.com/p/C__SW6iSdfs/ |
Kelowna BC | Organizers are not doing a direct counter-protest on the 20th. However, they direct folks to a rally organized by Advocacy Canada on Sep. 22nd, 10am-1pm, at 421 Cawston Ave (see below). |
Surrey BC | No counter-protest being organized. Surrey organizers are directing folks to the Vancouver counter-protest-party. |
Coquitlam BC | 7:30am, “Coquitlam! Stand up for queer and trans rights!”, at City Hall. Organized by Tri-Cities Pride. https://facebook.com/events/s/trans-rights-protest-against-h/3367886193507204/ |
Kelowna (Sept 22) | SEPTEMBER 22nd 10am- 1pm “Celebrating Trans and Queer Joy” at the RCA commons, 421 cawston av https://advocacy-canada.lgbt/all-events/?event=12714 |
Vancouver BC | 8am-at least 4pm, “Trans Rights Queer Joy Counter-[protest]-party”, at Robson Square (in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery). Organized by a coalition led by UBC Trans Coalition (@ubctransco on IG): https://www.facebook.com/share/8MYxwzLin1V4HT1M/ |
Nanaimo BC | TBA — currently planned |
Victoria BC | 9am to 4pm, “Celebration of Life for the 2SLGBTQIA Community”, at the BC Legislative Assembly. Organized by 1 Million Voices for Inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/events/850115806844950/ |
If you are organizing a counter-protest or counter-event, or if you know of such an event not currently listed, notify Celeste Trianon at @celestetrianon on IG or by email at celestetrianon@riseup.net and/or Sarah Worthman at @sarworthman on IG or by email at smeworthman@mun.ca so that they can update this list.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: same emails as above. Pour en français: contacter Celeste spécifiquement.