AB School Walkout

On February 7th, 2024 more than 2900 Alberta Students walked out in protest of the UCP's anti-trans legislation. #abschoolwalkout

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@ABDanielSmith It’s almost like youth can think for themselves and we can’t have that! 🤣

[CUPE Alberta @CupeAB]

CUPE Alberta is on the side of keeping kids safe. No exceptions.
#ableg #abpoli

[AB School Walkout @abschoolwalkout]

How was the walkout for everyone today?!

It was a beautiful day here in Leduc. Numbers were low, but our spirit was not! Can’t wait for the next one on October 24th!

Stay tuned for the next part of this campaign! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Today’s the first walkout for October!

Reminder to stay safe, do not interact with counter protesters and to be loud!

Our voices matter! Let’s make sure @ABDanielleSmith hears us loud and clear! #abschoolwalkout #ableg #abpoli

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@phunphunphun Thank you! I need to be better at AltText!

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Hi, @ABDanielleSmith, I know a bunch of youth from around the province who would love to be consulted on this. Maybe we can sit down and talk to you about how this will impact us.

We can assure you that we do feel targeted, attacked and are scared for ourselves and our peers.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

In less than a month, our UCP government will introduce critical legislation to ensure that children wait until adulthood before making decisions to physically alter their bodies for gender transition. We will also strengthen parental rights within our education system regarding this issue and ensure that women and girls can compete in female-only sports divisions.

While these are sensitive topics, our government believes these measures are in the best interests of children, and we will proceed with these changes without delay.

As this legislation is debated, we invite all Albertans to join the conversation. Regardless of differing opinions, we must ensure that all children identifying as transgender know they are cared for and supported.

[AB School Walkout @abschoolwalkout]

The government has no place in our schools or in our doctor's office as well. This is a huge violation of our human rights. Which, children have, separate from their parents.

[AB School Walkout @abschoolwalkout]

This policy will actively harm and out kids who don't necessarily have a safe environment to be themselves. Some kids rely on school to be the safe place. We have the right to express our autonomy.

Decisions about our bodies are between us and our doctors. #abschoolwalkout.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

In Alberta, we believe children should wait until adulthood before making physical changes to their body.

Furthermore, we believe in the rights of loving parents to be meaningfully engaged with their children’s education when sensitive issues are taught.

And women and girls deserve the opportunity to compete fairly and safely in female only divisions.

Here are some key parts of our upcoming legislation 👇

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We have more planned for this month, other than the walkouts so please stay tuned here or on IG.

We are also open to any ideas from the community at large, so feel free to message us!

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@KarlaMarx1917 Absolutely! We will DM you!

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Tomorrow is the first walkout scheduled for October!

Exit class quietly for 30-45 minutes and then return to your classes. Contact us if you need help locating information about your school. #ProtectTransKids #ABSchoolWalkout

[Karla Marx @KarlaMarx1917]

See you in court Danielle!
And don’t tone police our reactions to your attacks. These will kill trans kids. The evidence show this. Depoliticize this but STOPPING WHAT YOU ARE DOING
#abpoli #ableg

[Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity @fyrefly_ua]

On Orange Shirt Day, we recognize the grief of our Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer community. We cannot advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, without fighting for our Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer relatives.

To our Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer community, you are loved and valued.

[MLA Julia Hayter she/her @NDPJulia]

Oh the hypocrisy of the UCP!!

Please read my statement below in response to their announcement on the creation of Consent Awareness week.

[The Breakdown @TheBreakdownAB]

Today Jennifer (Poop Cookies) Johnson met a variety of LGBTQ2S+ stakeholders.

This exchange with @KarlaMarx1917 is damning.

Despite claiming to have "done the work" JJ claims she's never been asked if trans women are women.

Karla takes her to school.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

[AB School Walkout @abschoolwalkout]

More information will be forthcoming, but get ready everyone to walk out with us on October 3rd and October 24th! Share with your friends! #abschoolwalkout #protecttranskids #pronounsmatter #thekidsarealright

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Tap, tap. Is this thing on?

We're back and ready to make sure @ABDanielleSmith hears our voices! #ABSchoolWalkout