02/12/2026
Fernie Pride grieves in solidarity with the community of Tumbler Ridge. We are holding the students, families, teachers, staff, and first responders in our hearts. We hold you with care.
Tragedy is too small a word to express the events that occurred. And standing in solidarity feels too small an act.
But we have to remember that now is a time for truth, compassion, and community. Not a time for misinformation and impatience.
Violence is not caused by gender identity or Trans Identities. Attempts to weaponize tragedy to target Trans, Non-Binary, and Two-Spirit people are harmful. Violence cannot be allowed to beget violence.
As we move forward, we do so united in our compassion, supporting those in unimaginable grief.
Safety starts with the environments we build, created with intentionality, compassion, and inclusion. These events never should have happened but we cannot undo them. When the time is right, we can only work to ensure that it never happens again.
But for now, we offer love.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or in need of support right now, you are not alone. Help is available:
-BC Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433
-Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868
-LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 | Text 647-694-4275
-Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- IRSS Crisis Line: 1-800-721-0066