Former BC Conservative Party spokesperson Lindsay Shepherd revealed on social media that she was dismissed by party leader John Rustad following a controversial post criticizing the raising of a flag in honor of residential school survivors. Shepherd’s post, which labeled the flag as a “disgrace,” prompted calls for her firing from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. The post, later deleted, sparked heated reactions both online and within political circles.
Shepherd expressed her disapproval of the flag being displayed at the provincial legislature in Victoria, deeming it a “fake flag.” She also criticized the prominent placement of an orange shirt, symbolizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, inside the legislature. The incident shed light on differing perspectives regarding the acknowledgment and remembrance of indigenous experiences in Canada.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on Sept. 30, was commemorated with a flag-raising ceremony at the BC legislature, further igniting the debate surrounding Shepherd’s comments.
The controversy surrounding Shepherd’s dismissal underscores the ongoing tensions within the BC Conservative Party regarding indigenous issues and the far-right influence within the party.
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