A group of Terrace residents from the Terrace Pride Pals Facebook group gathered Wednesday morning to counter protest against the concerned parents for the 1 Million March 4 Children.

It started with a student walkout at 9 a.m. Both protest and counter-protest groups met at school district 82 in Terrace and later marched to city hall by 11 a.m.

The 1 Million March 4 Children, a nationwide march, was meant to fight against sexual orientation and gender ideology (SOGI) curriculum in schools. The group is also against the use of pronouns, gender ideology, and mixed bathrooms.

Both Terrace and Prince Rupert communities are doubled up on protesting in the name of children.

CFNR talked with Nina Valentine, a representative of the Terrace Pride Pals, the organizer of the counter protest in Terrace. But no protesters— parents that were gathered at the protest for the 1 Million March 4 Children — were willing to talk with CFNR.

Later in that afternoon, Joslyn Bagg, president of the Terrace District Teachers' Union #881, gave a statement.

“The Terrace District Teachers' Union is proud to reaffirm its commitment to help ensure schools as safe and inclusive spaces. We stand in unwavering support of our LGTBQ2S+ members, students, and families.”

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