Uncommon Sense

07/23/2024

Please Pray
Our thoughts have energy, our words have influence and our actions inspire. Pray that the willfully blind seek a higher power and see the wickedness & evil of their ways. Where Almighty God may strike down those who pander to the ease of self indulgence, evil and the worship of adultery. May they see the true nature of the deception and devastating destruction of humanity.

07/12/2024

Copy of Letter June 7th, 2024
Eby, Rustad, Rachna,...& others

Dear MLA Falcon,

I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the integration of gender ideology and sexual orientation content into the educational curriculum across British Columbia, specifically under the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policies implemented in over 60 districts. This approach has not only been controversial but has also created a significant division among parents, educators, and communities about what is deemed appropriate for our children's learning environment.

It is alarming that content which carries significant ideological weight is being taught without comprehensive studies or clear evidence of its impact on students' mental and emotional well-being. Parents, like myself, feel marginalized from crucial discussions about our children's education and welfare. The introduction of materials we find inappropriate, alongside the methodological teaching of these topics from as early as age five, prompts an urgent need for your intervention. Transparency, inclusivity in dialogue, and respect for diverse viewpoints are necessary to restore trust between parents and educational authorities.

Moreover, the public response, including protests and media coverage, seems to be polarizing the issue further rather than fostering a constructive discussion. It raises questions about why there has been no significant review or reconsideration of these policies despite clear parental opposition. As someone deeply concerned about the educational environment we are creating for both current and future generations, I urge you to consider the voices of parents calling for a substantive reassessment of how gender ideology and sexual orientation are taught in our schools.

Parents are not just stakeholders but are the primary caretakers responsible for their children's growth and development. Our concerns are based on the love and responsibility we hold towards our children and should not be dismissed or labeled negatively. An independent investigation into these curricular additions, a suspension of the current SOGI teachings, and removal of politically charged symbols from educational settings are steps that can help bridge the growing divide.

Respectfully, we look to your leadership to address these issues promptly and thoughtfully, ensuring that educational policies align with the values and expectations of all Canadian families.

07/12/2024

Reposting from Archives

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02/11/2024

02/11/2024

Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods (CAN) is working with Realize on a project that needs your help. We are looking for participants to help us expand our collective knowledge and understanding about the issues that directly impact the employment journey of q***r and trans community members living with episodic disabilities in Canadian workplaces. Participants will be paid $75 for their contribution.

Participants must be 2SLGBTQIA+ and disabled/person with a disability, chronically ill, mad, crip, neurodivergent, and/or Deaf/deaf with episodic disabilities. Participants must be from, what is colonially known as, Canada. The interviews will be online 1-on-1 or in an online group meeting. To participate, contact me (Heather McCain, Executive Director of CAN) by email at [email protected] or phone/text 604.437.7331. If you prefer a group meeting, please provide your general availability. Feel free to share this post.

Realize’s definition of episodic disabilities:
A person can simultaneously live with both permanent and episodic disabilities; however, there are clear distinctions. An episodic disability is marked by fluctuating periods and degrees of wellness and disability. In addition, these periods of wellness and disability are unpredictable. As a consequence, a person may move in and out of the labour force in an unpredictable manner.

Examples of episodic disabilities: , , arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, colitis, crohn’s disease, diabetes, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS, pain, lupus, mental health issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy, severe migraines, and more

More information:
Under the Workplaces REVAMPED (Workplaces REcognizing the Value of eMPloyees with Episodic Disabilities) project, Realize aims to:
1) Increase awareness of episodic disabilities among employers;
2) Increase the understanding of employers of the challenges related to working and living with episodic disabilities;
3) Increase the capacity of employers to respond effectively to the challenges facing people living with episodic disabilities;
4) Increase access to information and networking opportunities for small, medium and large employers on leading practices in accommodating employees living with episodic disabilities in the workplace; and
5) Increase the capacity of people living with episodic disabilities to communicate effectively about their lived experience.

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10/06/2023

https://www.facebook.com/supporteducationinbc

Teachers' working conditions are our kids' learning conditions!! We support the teachers of BC in their fight for a fair deal!!