School of Woke: Banned Mom Fights Back

Описание: Lara interrupted a land acknowledgement at her daughter’s drama presentation, calling it “race baiting.” The school banned her from campus, reported her to MCFD (Ministry of Child & Family Development), interviewed her children, and caused bullying against her daughter—all over political speech. Now Amy Hamm of The New Westminster Times interviews lawyer Lisa Bildy (Executive Director, Free Speech Union of Canada) and parent Lara Yates about this shocking school incident. Lisa Bildy explains why this violates Charter rights, why schools cannot police parents’ views, and how FSU is challenging the ban. This is a critical 2026 free speech update for Canadian parents, BC teachers, principals, administrators, school trustees, students, and anyone concerned about land acknowledgements in schools, free speech Canada, parental rights BC, school politicization, Charter violations, and reconciliation vs. indoctrination.

This powerful interview exposes a growing crisis in BC public schools: parents like Lara Yates are banned, eported to MCFD, and see their children bullied simply for opposing land acknowledgements or holding different political views. Lisa Bildy and the Free Speech Union of Canada argue this violates Charter rights and reflects dangerous politicization under DEI and reconciliation policies. A must-watch for Canadian parents, BC teachers, principals, administrators, school trustees, students, and anyone defending free expression, parental rights, and neutral education in 2026.
Recent reporting on Parents and Schools by Amy Hamm
"Speech Bullies: School Board Says it Wants to Police Student & Parent Social Media Posts"
https://tinyurl.com/Speech-Bullies-Sc... and
"Nanaimo Mom banned from her child’s school for disagreeing with trans ideology"
https://tinyurl.com/Nanaimo-Mom-Banned )

What You'll Learn
Why interrupting a land acknowledgement at a school event led to a parent being banned and reported to MCFD
How public schools (as public bodies) are bound by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on free expression
The double standard: schools police conservative/parental views but rarely progressive ones as Amy Hamm notes in regards New Westminster Schools.
Similar cases (Bryony Dixon, Catherine Cronus) where parents faced bans or threats for political speech
Why land acknowledgements and DEI policies are politicizing classrooms and alienating families
How to push back: normal channels, FSU support, political complaints, or alternative education

Chapter Details
Introduction & Lara Yates Incident Overview
School’s Response: Ban, MCFD Report & Bullying
Lisa Bildy on Charter Rights & School Authority
Double Standards & Politicization of Schools
Similar Cases (Bryony Dixon, Ontario Parents)
Advice for Parents Facing Similar Pushback
FSU Canada Role & How to Get Involved
Closing Thoughts on Neutral Public Education

Useful Resources:
-Free Speech Union of Canada: fsucanada.ca – join, donate, or seek help
-New Westminster Times Coverage: NewWestTimes.com – land acknowledgements, parental rights, school politicization
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl
BC Ministry of Education Policies: gov.bc.ca/education – land acknowledgements & DEI guidelines
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (related cases): jccf.ca

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