US EditionCentral Okanagan School Trustee Refuses to Pose with Award-Winning Drag Queen
- At the June 11 Central Okanagan Board of Education meeting, trustee Amy Geistlinger refused to pose for a photo with award recipient Tyson Cook.
- Geistlinger said she acted out of personal conviction, not to make a public statement, while critics viewed her actions as exclusionary toward Cook’s queer identity.
- Cook, a popular Drag Queen and educator honored for contributions to Kelowna’s arts, was recognized alongside a rugby and an e-sports team for outstanding accomplishments.
- Cook remarked that the evening started off well but took a turn once they became aware of the situation, while Turner urged Geistlinger to publicly apologize for her discriminatory behavior.
- The incident raised concerns about the message sent to youth regarding acceptance, highlighting that subtle discrimination can still cause harm in inclusive school environments.
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