Borderland Pride is opposing the Township of Emo over its Mayor and Council’s discriminatory decision to refuse to adopt a proclamation in support of Pride Month. The case is currently before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Please help us to continue our advocacy work for all!
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Borderland Pride is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride organization serving the Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario/Treaty #3 territory. We are currently involved in human rights litigation impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ people in small communities across the province.
In Emo, a community of 1,400, the municipal council refused to adopt a resolution recognizing Pride Month in 2020 (or any year thereafter). They refused to adopt this resolution despite having done so in previous years and for other types of community events. The Mayor of Emo’s stated reason for refusing to support the proclamation was that there was no “straight Pride”.
The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination by municipalities in the provision of a service. Borderland Pride has made a discrimination complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO).
Funding raised through this campaign will help our organization to continue our advocacy work for all.
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You can read more about the situation in Emo at the following links:
https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/emo-mayor-defends-decision-not-to-declare-pride-month-2353906
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