Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick. I guess it’s no surprise that a kind-hearted Canadian city such as Fredericton would have a thriving Queer community. Nor is it a surprise that the city would show solidarity with the liberation of Palestine.
Those two beneficent movements have joined forces this summer: Fredericton Palestine Solidarity has the honor of being Grand Marshal for the Pride Parade. Perhaps participants will gather afterwards for a gala rooftop celebration, just to make it easy and convenient for the Hamas supporters to engage in their customary activities.
No further comment is needed:
2024 Grand Marshal Announcement
Fierté Fredericton Pride is happy to announce that Fredericton Palestine Solidarity is our Grand Marshal for our Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, July 21st at 3pm.
We believe, as Fredericton Palestine Solidarity does, that queer liberation is Palestinian liberation.
We have taken the following actions to show our solidarity and support for Palestine and our Grand Marshal.
Fierté Fredericton Pride will not be accepting any sponsorships from businesses or organizations listed on the Canadian BDS Coalitions website. This extends to arms manufacturers as well.
We have also made the decision to refuse banks and other businesses listed on the Canadian BDS Coalitions site from marching in the parade. Military and arms manufacturers likewise are not permitted to walk in the parade.
Though UNB is not included on the BDS list, Fierté Fredericton Pride stands in solidarity with UNB students, faculty, alumni and staff activists asking for the university to disclose and divest from all Israeli investments and partnerships, as well as those with any arms manufacturers. As such, UNB as an institution is not welcome to march in the parade, but student organizations (sports teams included) are welcome to participate.
In terms of programming, we are hosting a panel on Queer Liberation and Decolonization featuring queer Palestinian panelist May (Queers for Palestine TO) on Wednesday, July 17 at 8:30pm via Zoom webinar.
Hat tip: Vlad Tepes.
Just checking in. Hope all is well.
I suppose jumping off roofs in solidarity would be considered extremist.
The keffiyeh koloni is falling! Rejoice, peeps! Go, go Bibi Bro!
I have heard a report that the IDF has found the dead bodies of 21 of the hostages.
I find it impossible to understand why so many in Western countries are demonstrating in support of these creatures.
Because of Justice for Palestinians and to stop Palestinians Genocide by Jew ?
At least in Poland we think..
A classic New Brunswick leftist mishmash. I note that such idiocy can’t be found among normal NBers, but is pretty much the preserve of a (largely out-of-province) “academic idiot” class.
I’ve also seen members of the same class bleat off about “climate change” as they’re moving to the area of the province that is… below high-tide sea level (protected by dikes).
They never let reality intrude into their fantasies.
“Turkeys for Christmas” indeed. How about “Mink for fur coats” for a change?
That is some world-class lunacy!