Pflag York Region is launching an online workshop as part of its campaign to address "the resurgence of transphobic and other anti-LGBTQ2+ rhetoric and policy-making across the country."
The first presentation of the free workshop, called Challenging Queer Disinformation, is on May 6, in partnership with East Gwillimbury Public Library, according to a PFlag news release.
"We’ll focus on policy and statements rooted in deceptive reasoning as they twist the facts and appeal to a parent/caregiver’s worst fears to justify discriminatory positions against transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse community members. The workshop will also challenging how we confront sources of disinformation and consume news content today," said Tristan Coolman, president of Pflag of York Region.
This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and community members struggling to navigate discriminatory conversations, as well as the general public who are open to learning more as they try to navigate the cultural discourse around trans and gender-diverse folks, he added.
"We all have a part to play to ensure we recognize facts as facts and understand how and where we consume news shape how we navigate our daily lives and make decisions which impact everyone in our communities."
This presentation is designed to complement the free national lawn sign campaign in partnership with Pflag Canada chapters across the country.
The campaign features four signs, each with affirming messaging supporting our trans and gender diverse community.
To reserve a lawn sign, attend a workshop, or organize a workshop for your family, friends, or community organization, visit pflagyork.ca.
