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Starting soon Toronto! It's not too late to RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-a-tran...

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"I'm Selena Vyle, I'm a Toronto drag queen, I care about shit and I talk about the shit I care about" - @selenavyle.bsky.social

Drag queen Selena Vyle performing on stage in a black dress. Behind her is a banner with her name and the "politics with a drag queen" poster

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"The way we will win is by throwing one banging drag show at a time. This community is what saves us." - @karlamarx1917.bsky.social , practicing what she preaches

Karla Marx stands on stage in a dress the colours of the trans flag, holding a mic and speaking to the crowd. Behind her is a screen that says 'coalition building'

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 22/06/2026

Here's @karlamarx1917.bsky.social giving people in Toronto the rundown on how things are going on Alberta (spoiler: not great). Also, an absurd amount of Nickelback.

Karla Marx stands on stage in a dress that is trans flag colours. She is speaking into a microphone in front of a crowd of attendees.

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And afterwards, come through our Politics with a Drag Queen event for comedy, drag and calls to action from Karla, fiery takes and advocacy options with Fae and legendary performances by local drag artists. Get your ticket here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/politics-w...

A poster with a bright pink background. In the centre, Karla Marx and Fae Johnstone are holding megaphones and clearly involved in causing some good gay trouble. Black text reads: "Hamilton, June 22nd. Politics with a Drag Queen. Featuring: Karla Marx + Fae Johnstone, Karma Kameleon and Sasha Fienix. At 'This is ridiculous!' doors at 7:30, show at 8:00. Tickets $10 - www.transcanadatour.ca"

The logos of Pride Hamilton, Queer Momentum, Trans Action Alberta, Fierte Canada Pride, and the Trans Canada Tour adorn the bottom of the poster.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 22/06/2026

Hamilton, we'll see you tonight!!! #onpoli

A poster with pink and yellow gradient background. The top of the poster is logos for YWCA Hamilton, Queer Momentum, Trans Action Alberta, and Fierte Canada Pride.

Below that in large neon pink letters is the word "HAMILTON", followed by "Ask A Trans Person Anything" in bold white lettering.

In the bottom third of the poster are headshots of Victoria Bucholtz (aka Karla Marx) and Fae Johnstone, both women are facing the viewer. Between them is the quote "Come learn and chat about trans issues."

At the bottom is a navy blue footer with white text that reads: "June 22nd, 5-7PM, Magnolia Hall. www.TransCanadaTour.ca/events"

The logos for the Trans Canada Tour and Pride Hamilton are on either side of the footer.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 16/06/2026

Toronto, we're coming your way! Next Tuesday, June 23rd, join @faejohnstone.bsky.social and @karlamarx1917.bsky.social alongside Selena Vyle and Anne Alien for our Trans Canada Tour stop in your city! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/politics-w...

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 05/06/2026

Winnipeg! You're the next stop for our nationwide Trans Canada Tour! First, join us Monday for our one-of-a-kind, no-holds-barred "Ask a Trans Person Anything" event. Bring your curious cis neighbours - we want to talk directly to them! www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-a-tran...

A poster with white and pink text on a dark blue gradient background.

At the very top are the logos for Momentum, Trans Action Alberta, Fierta Canada Pride, and Rainbow Resource Centre

The headline text in large font reads "Winnipeg - Ask a Trans Person anything"

Below that, smaller text reads "Calling curious people, allies, and queer folks! Let's talk about trans."

Headshots of Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz appear on either side of the poster. Both are brunette white women.

At the very bottom, a blue footer includes the logos for Trans Manitoba and Pride Winnipeg, and the logistical text for the event which reads: "June 8th, 5-7, Park Theatre. TransCanadaTour.ca/events"

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 29/05/2026

"...in this climate, it's easy to feel a sense of despair, but we need to come together as a community." Halifax, the Trans Canada Tour is coming your way this Saturday! Read about it in The Coast: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...

A poster with a dark blue background overlaid with a very muted map of Eastern Canada.

At the top, the headline reads: "Trans Canada Tour" in white, light blue, and pink.

Below that is a screenshot of an article from "The Coast", a news outlet in Atlantic Canada, and written by Brendyn Creamer. The article is entitled "Queer Momentum's Trans Canada Tour Stops in Halifax." A subheader reads "Queer Momentum's Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz are rebuilding a movement one tour stop at a time."

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 28/05/2026

Charlottetown, we're coming to you! Catch us tomorrow (Thursday) at Tivoli for our unique "Ask a Trans Person Anything" forum, where we challenge misinformation and give people the truth straight from the source. Can you help us reach your neighbours by sharing this graphic around your networks?

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 26/05/2026

Our unique "Ask a Trans Person Anything" forum is designed to bust the myths and let people who may have questions get real answers directly from trans people. Our next stop is in Moncton tomorrow (Wednesday). Can you help us reach your neighbours by sharing this graphic across your network?

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 23/04/2026

Powered by two of Canada’s leading trans activists, Karla Marx and Fae Johnstone, the Trans Canada Tour features Queer Movement Townhalls, Ask a Trans Person Anything Q&As and Politics with a Drag Queen shows across the nation.

Screenshot of the list of events for the show. The full list of events can be accessed here: https://transcanadatour.ca/events/

Screenshot of the list of events for the show, page 2. The full list of events can be accessed here: https://transcanadatour.ca/events/

Screenshot of the list of events for the show, page 3. The full list of events can be accessed here: https://transcanadatour.ca/events/

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 23/04/2026

It’s time to shrug off the doom and gloom and REBUILD CANADA’s QUEER MOVEMENT. That’s why Queer Momentum, Fierte Canada Pride and TransAction Alberta are teaming up to power the Trans Canada Tour - our injection of hope in an era of hate.

A boldly coloured poster that reads "Introducing the Trans Canada Tour! 50+ events across Canada. A nation-wide tour to rekindle hope and re-build the queer movement. Be part of it: TransCanadaTour.ca/Events"

At the top, the logos of Momentum, TransAction Alberta, and Fierte Canada Pride are featured.

A pink and purple poster featuring Fae Johnstone holding a megaphone and Karla Marx holding a microphone, riding in a pink Cadillac. It is captioned "Get in loser, we're going organizing"

A boldly coloured pink and purple poster that reads:

"The tour features 3 types of events:

- Ask a trans person anything: two of Canad's leading (some might say notorious) trans activists on a stage and in the hot seat for a no-holds-barred, no-questions-off-limits Q&A

- Politics with a Drag Queen: Featuring sickening drag and fiery calls to action, all fundraising for queer liberation

- Queer movement town halls: Bringing community together to strategize, organize, and build movement power.

Powered by queer momentum, transaction alberta, and fierte canada pride. Featuring local movement leaders, and drag artists in big cities and small towns across Canada.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 25/03/2026

Today, feminist organizations across 🇨🇦 are launching a new campaign: Women for Trans Rights. This campaign rejects attacks on trans people under the guise of protecting women and putting the focus back where it belongs: patriarchy and government inaction. Add your name: www.womenfortransrights.ca

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 11/02/2026

Statement on the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Like all Canadians, we were shocked to learn of the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all affected by this tragedy.

Queer Momentum joins Canadians from coast to coast to coast in condemning this appalling violence, which has no place in our schools or anywhere else in Canada.

We are mindful that news cycles can create fear and vulnerability. We reject any attempt to tie an entire community to the actions of one individual.

Our focus remains on the victims, their families and the community.

We stand ready to assist our neighbours in Tumbler Ridge however we can.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 03/02/2026

Whether you are a grassroots collective or a registered nonprofit/charity, we are here to help scale and strengthen your campaign. Send us a DM or pop into our inbox to see how we cam collaborate on your next campaign! Info@momentumcanada.net

How we can help:

- We can help you build a letter-writing and phone calling campaign.

- We can mobilize our existing supporters in your region.

- We can help you craft your press release, campaign graphics and more.

- How about training for your team on effective messaging, media relations or engaging government officials?

We want to help power-up your advocacy. Reach out and let’s make it happen.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 03/02/2026

When we invest in, support and strengthen local organizing, we build a more powerful national queer movement. That's why Queer Momentum is proud to offer our tools, expertise and support to local 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy efforts.

Local 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocates: Our tools and campaign expertise are yours if you need them.

Are you planning a campaign? Want to put pressure on your city council, MLA/MPP or MP? Need some support to strengthen your message?

That's what we're here for!

Send us a message or pop into our inbox: info@momentumcanada.net

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 30/01/2026

Visit QueerMomentum.ca to find ways to speak up and take action for a Canada where everyone is welcome.

How do we respond?

By continuing to speak up loudly and proudly for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality and the right to choose.

Because in Canada, we believe in freedom, equality and evidence-based healthcare - for everyone.

Join the movement: QueerMomentum.ca

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 30/01/2026

If these motions pass, this will be the second convention in a row where the CPC adopt anti-2SLGBTQIA+ policies.

Last convention, they also approved a motion to ban trans women from women's services, supports and spaces.

This doesn’t protect women. It puts already vulnerable trans women at greater risk of harm.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 30/01/2026

While the voices of regression, polarization and hate are loud, we are louder still. This weekend at the Conservative Party of Canada convention in Calgary, party members will vote on two motions that should cause concern to any Canadian who believes in freedom, human rights and bodily autonomy.

A photo of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, dressed in a suit and tie, looking towards the viewer. Next to him, black text on a yellow background reads:

At this weekend's Conservative Party of Canada convention in Calgary, anti-queer and anti-choice motions are once again on the table.

One motion opposes Canada's ban on conversion therapy. Another aims to protect anti-abortion organizations.

If these motions pass, they become official Conservative Party of Canada policy.

At their last convention, CPC members approved banning evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare for youth.

We believe parents, physicians and patients know best, and that the private medical decisions of Canadian families are none of our business.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 26/01/2026

We are proud to speak up alongside trans, gender diverse and allied advocates in New Brunswick who are calling for their provincial government to take critical steps to improve gender-affirming healthcare. If you're in New Brunswick, join the call: win.newmode.net/newbrunswick...

New Brunswickers: Act now to support gender-affirming healthcare

Add your voice!

Call for better Gender-Affirming Care in Budget 2026.

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Looks like we can only attach for graphics per post, so here's the final one. Visit www.QueerMomentum.ca/training to register!

Working across Communities: How to be culturally aware when doing political activism

This webinar is ideal for anyone involved in political or community work who wants to ensure their activism is grounded in respect, cultural safety, and meaningful relationship-building. Whether you’re new to this learning or deepening an existing practice, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to advocate for change in ways that uplift Indigenous sovereignty rather than overshadow it.

When: March 23rd, 6PM EST
Register: QueerMomentum.ca/training

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Visit www.QueerMomentum.ca/training to register for any or all of these sessions!

Effective Messaging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocates

Join Queer Momentum’s executive director Fae Johnstone for a webinar on effective messaging for 2SLGBTQIA+ movements. In this session, you’ll learn effective messaging frameworks and build your capacity to change hearts and minds - in conversation, on stage and in the media.

January 26th, 6:30-7:30PM Eastern
QueerMomentum.ca/training

Deep Canvassing and Persuasive Conversations: Changing Hearts and Minds by Building Connections

Changing hearts and minds takes more than facts and statistics - it takes compelling stories, authenticity, and real connection. Learn the essential skills for effective persuasion and "deep canvassing" from Tim Ellis, who was part of Bernie Sanders persuasion team in the 2016 New Hampshire primary that saw Bernie go from single-digit name recognition to a decisive win.

February 5th, 6-7PM Eastern
QueerMomentum.ca/training

Art & Advocacy: A Webinar for Queer Creatives

Join Karla Marx - drag queen, burlesque performer and all around queer icon for a virtual session focused on using drag and art for 2SLGBTQIA+ activism.

This session is offered in partnership with Trans Action Alberta.

When: February 19th 7PM EST
Register: QueerMomentum.ca/training

Making Your Voice Heard: Using Mainstream Media for Queer Advocacy

It’s becoming harder to get queer perspectives into mainstream media, but media remains one of the best (free) ways of getting our perspectives out there.

Join Queer Momentum’s executive director Fae Johnstone - one of Canada’s most frequent queer commentators - for an interactive session on how to meaningfully engage media in your advocacy.

March 5th, 6-7PM EST
QueerMomentum.ca/training

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This winter, we're bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We're proud of these sessions, and excited to share them with you.

Training Schedule

Effective Messaging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocates - January 26th, 6:30-7:30PM EST

Deep Canvassing and Persuasive Conversations: Changing Hearts and Minds by Building Connections - February 5th, 6-7PM EST

Art & Advocacy: A Webinar for Queer Creatives, February 16th, 7-8PM EST

Making Your Voice Heard: Using Mainstream Media for Queer Advocacy - March 5th, 6-7PM EST

Working across Communities: How to be culturally aware when doing political activism - March 23rd, 6-7PM EST

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 15/01/2026

Join Queer Momentum’s Winter Webinars Through our webinars, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates & allies with training on effective advocacy, movement-building & community organizing. These sessions are free & intended to help you become a stronger advocate. Visit www.QueerMomentum.ca/training

Introducing Queer Momentum’s Winter 2026 webinars

Through our webinars, we power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with skills and tools.

These sessions are free, and intended to help you - as an activist or ally - become a stronger advocate.

This winter, we are offering five sessions to help you level up. Swipe through to learn more and register via the link below!

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Local groups - grassroots collectives, community groups, small nonprofits and others - are invited to apply for up to $1,000 to help power their advocacy.

Why we’re launching this microgrant program -

We know our movement's power lives in grassroots organizing - in trans and queer people and allies taking action on the local level to create change.

We also know local organizing is chronically under-funded, but that every dollar invested has an outsized impact.

We want to help you power-up, and in so doing, scale the response to the Government of Alberta’s attack on freedom, rights and healthcare access for transgender people.

That’s what this program is all about.

Alberta Trans Advocacy Micro-Grant Program - Key Information

Purpose: To support grassroots efforts that build and support community in response to anti-trans legislation and policies. This program is focused on empowering advocates to take action to help restore rights, freedom, and healthcare access for transgender Albertans.

Program Objectives:
Strengthen grassroots organizing
Change hearts and minds across Alberta
Bring political pressure to bear on the Government of Alberta

Eligibility: This microgrant program is open to grassroots groups, collectives, community groups, union locals and non-profit organizations with an annual operating budget under $100,000.

Deadline to apply: January 30th at 11:59PM MST

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 15/01/2026

We are 🏳️‍🌈 SO EXCITED 🏳️‍🌈 to announce a new microgrant program aimed at powering-up grassroots advocacy in Alberta! We want to help local groups and organizations mobilize, speak up and take action to restore rights to trans and gender diverse Albertans. www.queermomentum.ca/microgrants

We're powering-up trans advocacy in Alberta with a new microgrant program.

Queer Momentum's Alberta Trans Advocacy Microgrants will distribute $10,000 to local groups, with each group able to apply for up to $1,000.

Learn more and apply by January 30th: QueerMomentum.ca/Microgrants

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None of this would be possible without the hundreds of donors who contributed to the campaign. Thank you. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

It’s never too late to donate! Your contribution can extend and expand our campaign.

With your support, we can extend the radio ads we’ve placed, which are currently live until early February.

We are still accepting donations to fuel our flyer campaign, and to expand our (soon to launch) grassroots activation efforts.

Together, we can change hearts and minds across Alberta and restore rights, freedom, and healthcare access to trans youth.

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To trans Albertans and their families, know this: we've got your backs. People across Canada are with you, and we will not leave you behind.

To trans Albertans and their families:

We’ve got your backs. People across Canada have got your backs. Your neighbours, friends, loved ones and allies, are backing you up.

We will overcome Premier Smith’s attacks on you, your rights, and your families.

We will create an Alberta, and indeed a Canada, where you are safe, free and have your rights respected.

Together.

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We will not fall prey to despair. Our community has defied the odds before, and we will again.

We know there’s a lot of doom and gloom in the air, but you give us hope.

Our opposition wants us scared. They want us to defeat ourselves - to fall prey to hopelessness and despair.

We won’t.

Our community is resilient. Our movement’s history is defined by overcoming the odds, time and time again.

We’ve done it before. We will do it again. Stay strong, stay hopeful ❤️

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You can listen to our ad here:

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We are kicking off 2026 with 🎉BIG NEWS🎉: Thanks to you, our donors & supporters, our Alberta radio ads are now live across the province! This is just the beginning. This month we'll ship flyers to tens of thousands of Albertan homes, & soon we will unveil a new program to boost grassroots advocacy.

Alberta Update: Our Campaign is LIVE!

Thanks to you, we have brought together $70,000 to fuel our campaign in Alberta, including almost $50,000 contributed by individual donors.

Our radio ads are officially live across Alberta, and campaign flyers will be sent out to tens of thousands of homes across the province within the month. We will also soon unveil a new program to help power-up grassroots advocacy.

Because of you, we are able to show up in a big way for trans youth and their families in Alberta.

Thank you!

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Take action at www.stop-smith.ca

Where do we go from here?

To return rights to trans youth, we need to change hearts and minds across Alberta.

We need to help Albertans in every corner of the province understand this as what it is: as an attack on vulnerable youth and their families, and as an attack on individual rights and freedoms.

Together, we can and we will build the movement to restore the rights of trans youth in Alberta and repeal Premier Smith’s anti-trans legislation.

Take action, join the movement: Stop-Smith.ca

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We will get through this and we will restore rights to transgender youth in Alberta.

Our community has been subjected to state-sponsored discrimination before. We have been here before.

We have survived discriminatory legislation and human rights violations before. We have survived backlash before.

We will overcome hate with hope and defiance. We will expose Premier Smith's lies. We will build a movement to return rights to trans youth.

Take action, join the movement: Stop-Smith.ca

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We know this is scary. We know it is hard. To the youth and their families: we've got your back and we will organize to restore your rights.

To trans youth and their families:

We know this is scary. We know this is hard. It is going to be okay.

You are not alone. You are surrounded by friends and allies in Alberta and across Canada who will show up for you.

This legislation will be repealed. We will continue to organize to make it happen.

Take action: Stop-Smith.ca

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 02/12/2025

Last night, the Government of Alberta passed legislation to suspend the charter-protected rights of trans youth. Today, transgender young people in Alberta are waking up with fewer rights than their peers.

In the dead of night, after limiting debate, the Government of Alberta has suspended the charter-protected rights of transgender youth.

Transgender youth are waking up today in a province where they have fewer rights than other young people.

Take action: Stop-Smith.ca

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We're raising $100,000 to power-up grassroots organizing, mail flyers to voters across Alberta & get our message out in ads across the province. For trans youth & their families, we are asking you to donate today so we can show up in a big way for trans Albertans in their time of need.

We need a well-resourced campaign to reach everyday Albertans and help them understand what’s at stake.

We need your help to influence public opinion and pressure Premier Smith, her cabinet and her MLAs to stop picking on trans kids.

Your donation helps strengthen our movement, power our campaign and build an Alberta where trans kids - and all kids - have their rights respected.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 02/12/2025

Premier Smith's new legislation invokes the Notwithstanding clause to knowingly strip trans youth of their charter-protected freedoms. If we let her get away with this, trans youth will be denied healthcare they need, forced into the closet at school and banned from their school sports teams.

This is a crisis for trans youth and their families. If Premier Smith is not stopped, youth will be:

Stripped of their charter-protected rights and freedoms.

Unable to access evidence-based and medically-necessary healthcare

Denied the freedom to be themselves and use their chosen name and pronouns at school without parental sign-off.

Unable to participate on the school sports team or little league associated with their gender.

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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, your donation can help power advocacy for trans youth & their families in Alberta. Last week, Premier Smith introduced legislation to strip trans youth of their charter-protected rights and freedoms. With your help, we can scale the response. www.momentumcanada.net/forthekids

Two hands are holding a heart coloured with the trans pride flag colours. Both the hands and heart are set against a backdrop of a rumpled trans pride flag. Above this image, black text on a pink background reads:

"This #GivingTuesday, make a donation to support advocacy for trans youth and their families in Alberta.

After Premier Danielle Smith introduced legislation to suspend the charter-rights of trans youth, we launched our biggest fundraising campaign yet.

We want to raise $100,000 to scale our advocacy in Alberta and show up in a big way for trans youth and their families.

MomentumCanada.net/ForTheKids"

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This is our time. This is when we turn the tide. For the kids. For the families. Donate now at www.momentumcanada.net/forthekids

For the kids.
For the families.
Can we count on you?
Every dollar powers our campaign to reach new people across Alberta. Whether it's $5, $10, $50 or $500, every dollar counts.

MomentumCanada.net/ForTheKids

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We need bring our message to Albertans of all kinds, in every corner of the province. So far, they've only heard Premier Smith's lies. We need to reach them with the truth - and help them understand what's really at stake. We have a plan to do just that.

What's our plan?

1) Support, resource and scale grassroots activism, in partnership with activists on the ground.

2) Mail flyers to rural Albertans homes to make clear the danger of Premier Smith’s anti-freedom and anti-rights agenda.

3) Place ads on billboards, airwaves and TV screens across the province.

We can't stop Premier Smith with Instagram posts bouncing around the same echo chamber. We can't rely solely on the courts either.

This is our moment to turn the tide. To reject government overreach and empower everyday Albertans to speak up with us for freedom, human rights and evidence-based healthcare.

With your help, we can make it happen. For trans kids and their families.

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To stop this assault on rights and freedoms, to cease government intervention in the medical decisions of Albertan families, we need to reach beyond the echo chamber.

To stop Premier Smith, we need to reach and empower Albertans from all walks of life who believe in freedom and human rights, and who oppose government overreach.

We need to reach them where they’re at. On the morning radio as they drive to work. In their mailboxes. On their TV screens. And on the doorstep.

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Last Tuesday, Premier Smith did something that should appall anyone who believes in freedom and human rights. She introduced legislation to suspend the charter-protect rights of a vulnerable group: trans kids. Alberta, land of the free, is now less free and less safe for trans youth.

Premier Danielle Smith is using the full weight of her government to restrict the rights and freedoms of transgender Albertans and deny youth access to life-saving healthcare.

Why? Because she’s power-hungry. She wants to remove checks and balances on government, and impose her personal beliefs on everyday Albertans.

In the face of an existential threat to fundamental rights and freedoms, we need to scale our response.

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