YWCA Regina received 3 million in funding from the Saskatchewan government
The funding for the women's organization, which finds itself under fire for hiring a transactivist as the headlining speaker for the annual Women of Distinction awards, was earmarked for housing for vulnerable women.
The grant was topped up with an additional 2 million dollars from the feds.
YWCAs nationwide have issued identical statements of solidarity with their keynote speaker as critics blasted the feminist organization for hiring Fae Johnstone, who also sits on the national board of the YWCA.
A statement from YWCA Edmonton in support of YWCA National Board Member @FaeJohnstone and our sister organization @YWCARegina. (ctto @YWcalgary). pic.twitter.com/B1iVX5UrHS
— YWCA Edmonton (@YWCAEdmonton) April 27, 2023
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan women who object to a biological man stealing the opportunities of women and girls are being silenced on social media.
Rebel News will give these women and their supporters a voice through our petition and email campaign which calls on the YWCA Regina to rescind Johnstone's speaking engagement.
Fire Fae!
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) May 1, 2023
The Regina YWCA, a women’s organization with a mandate to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities, has hired a biological male to speak on behalf of women’s issues.https://t.co/svzXDY3C8V.
To lend your voice to support Saskatchewan women and girls as they fight for access to opportunities against an organization which claims to represent them, please visit www.FireFae.ca.
Sheila Gunn Reid
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Sheila Gunn Reid is the Alberta Bureau Chief for Rebel News and host of the weekly The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. She's a mother of three, conservative activist, and the author of best-selling books including Stop Notley.