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[–] 10 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Is this her transphobic sister at the queer hockey event? I can't tell!!a

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  • [–] 13 points 4 months ago* (4 children)

    The Birds Papaya, Sarah Nicole Landry's sister Meghann Dykstra (@ourcountryacres on Instagram), reposted and highlighted a social media post that can be seen as transphobic. This repost and highlight were posted on @ourcountryacres' Instagram account around January 30th, 2026.

    The post states, "If a trans person goes Missing... do we put their Picture on a carton of Half and half or... 🙄😂"

    TheBirdsPapaya's sister, Meghann Dykstra @ourcountryacres, is listed as the parent on a bullying-prevention plan PDF. The school is the Kenilworth Public School, part of the Upper Grand District School Board.

    The Upper Grand District School Board and the Kenilworth Public School receive core education funding that comes directly from the provincial government, which is supported by general provincial tax revenues and education property taxes. If you live in Ontario, you pay these taxes.

    Meghann Dykstra is listed as the parent on the Safe Schools Committee. She is listed as an Emergency Supply Teacher (OCT-certified) at Kenilworth Public School.

    Meghann Dykstra's role on the Safe Schools Committee makes me concerned about students attending this school. Meghann Dykstra willingly shared and highlighted a social media post about missing trans people. The post, to me, appears to mock trans people and dehumanize trans people.

    In my opinion, a parent on the Kenilworth Public School Safe Schools Committee who highlights the view point expressed in this exact social media post may not provide due diligence for a trans student who is being bullied or a student who speaks up for trans rights. This is my personal opinion and doesn't reflect this group or Lemmy.ca

    In my opinion, the post dehumanizes trans people. Dehumanizing trans people puts their lives at risk.

    Meghann saved the post to her "highlights" on Instagram. There were only two posts in her highlights.

    Meghann removed the transphobic post when a Redditor posted it two days ago.

    This illustrates to me that Meghann sees the transphobic post as top-tier content that deserves to be highlighted. This is my opinion.

    From PDF School Bullying Prevention and Equity & Inclusive Goal(s):

    1. Encourage activities that promote and empower student voice.     
    2. Embed instructional practice that includes equity and inclusivity on a daily basis.     
    3. Encourage an environment that appreciates differences.     
    4. Bring awareness to the power of one person to make a difference in a bullying situation.     
    5. Build knowledge and understanding about different cultures

    Under Canadian law, public engagement and criticism of public institutions, including school boards, trustees, teachers, and school councils/committees, are legally protected and actively encouraged. I have a legal right to expression. Charter Protections: Section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression. Public Institutions: School boards (including the Upper Grand District School Board) are publicly funded public bodies. Citizens have the right to question, critique, and comment on their policies, staff actions, and safety programs. I have shared opinions, critiques, and statements of fact.

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