SOGI 123

Abbotsford Christian School. (Google Street View)

Abbotsford Christian parent group loses vote to repeal gender identity policy from school manual

Majority of 1,800 voters in Abbotsford Christian School Society took part in two-day resolution vote

 

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LETTER: Sexual education should be the responsibility of parents

Former school trustee insists inclusivity should not extend to sexual practices of LGBTQ community

  • Apr 14, 2023

 

Billboard in Westbank First Nations. (Wilbur Turner/Submitted)

West Kelowna anti-‘woke’ education billboard stirs up controversy

The sign features an angry “woke activist” teacher wearing a mask, standing in front of a pride flag

 

Protesters and counter-protestors shared their polarizing views on the contentious SOGI 123 curriculum at the B.C. Legislature in 2018. (Keri Coles/Black Press file)

What really is the SOGI 123 resource in British Columbia schools?

Q&A on the LGBTQ anti-bullying program with ARC Foundation’s national program manager

Protesters and counter-protestors shared their polarizing views on the contentious SOGI 123 curriculum at the B.C. Legislature in 2018. (Keri Coles/Black Press file)
Isabella Oberst being filmed for Youtube video, ‘We need change’ by Students’ Voice. (Students’ Voice)

Chilliwack students shoot video to counter ‘homophobia, bigotry’ of school board election

‘We’ve joined together to make a change for the better in our community,’ says Students’ Voice member

Isabella Oberst being filmed for Youtube video, ‘We need change’ by Students’ Voice. (Students’ Voice)
Protesters and counter-protestors shared their polarizing views on the contentious SOGI 123 curriculum at the B.C. Legislature in 2018. (Keri Coles/News Staff)

EDITORIAL: Compassion is at the core of SOGI

Wild and inaccurate claims about the school resource are likely to be heard during trustee election

  • Sep 30, 2022
Protesters and counter-protestors shared their polarizing views on the contentious SOGI 123 curriculum at the B.C. Legislature in 2018. (Keri Coles/News Staff)
Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and partners in provincial K-12 education issued a statement on Sept. 16, 2022 in support of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policy. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. Education Minister and partners in K-12 education issue statement in support of SOGI

Statement on inclusive policy comes 1 day before election campaign to elect school board trustees

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and partners in provincial K-12 education issued a statement on Sept. 16, 2022 in support of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policy. (Black Press Media file photo)
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LETTER: What do trustee candidates really think?

‘What are the people who have set themselves against inclusive sexual education in schools so afraid of?’

  • Sep 2, 2022
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Pro-SOGI 123 rally in front of the Chilliwack school board office in January 2018, about the same time the BCTF filed a complaint against Barry Neufeld for his comments against SOGI 123. (Chilliwack Progress file)

Three years later, human rights complaint against Chilliwack trustee still in motion

Human Rights Tribunal moving forward to a hearing against Barry Neufeld

Pro-SOGI 123 rally in front of the Chilliwack school board office in January 2018, about the same time the BCTF filed a complaint against Barry Neufeld for his comments against SOGI 123. (Chilliwack Progress file)
(Submitted by Jenn Smith)

LETTER: Anti-trans activist weighs in on Chilliwack school board byelection

Jenn Smith says voters should choose someone who will reduce polarization among trustee

  • Jan 22, 2021
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Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld spoke publicly about SOGI 123 in the fall of 2017, and continues to do so. (Progress file)

Chilliwack school trustee pens letter in support of Conservative candidate Sloan

Barry Neufeld writes appeal to Chilliwack MP Strahl, citing anti-abortion stance, LGBTQ issues

Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld spoke publicly about SOGI 123 in the fall of 2017, and continues to do so. (Progress file)
LGBTQ activists, allies in Victoria counter anti-SOGI protest with rally of their own

LGBTQ activists, allies in Victoria counter anti-SOGI protest with rally of their own

Lower Mainland activists plan to protest SOGI on legislature lawn, Sept. 29

LGBTQ activists, allies in Victoria counter anti-SOGI protest with rally of their own