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By Anthony Corea

PRIDE SUPPORT

Pride rally held in Kamloops in response to anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests

Sep 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – Many members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community gathered outside the Kamloops courthouse with signs, flags and bright colours Friday (Sept. 20). The event was organized as a counter-protest and solidarity rally in response to anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests happening across Canada.

“In response, we gathered to show that hate is not welcome in Canada,” said organizer Eliana Baboiu of the Kamloops Pride Society. “We also gather to show support for all queer and trans youth that despite having unaccepting families, they can still find a community with us here.“

The rally was not only organized in response to anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests but also had allies urging support for students and the community struggling with their sexuality.

“We’re just saying that there are a lot of people in this community, who believe that people should be free to choose their sexual orientation,” said Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney of Kamloops United Church. “They should be free to choose their gender. We really want to stress the importance of counselors being in schools, and being able to talk about these issues with children.”

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