The NDP praised the recent controversial drag queen show for children in Saskatoon and a small business that helps transgender people change their appearance.. Nathaniel Teed NDP .The NDP's newest MLA, Nathaniel Teed, discussed the vibrant drag scene in Saskatoon, where his constituency is located..“I’d like to take this time to recognize the vibrancy and successes of the drag scene in my city in Saskatoon,” said Teed..“As part of Culture Days this October, Nutrien Wonderhub partnered with the YXE Drag Collective to host Reading with Royalty, an event for drag queens and kings to read stories to children and their families.”.More than 240 people attended the drag story time..READ MORE DRAG 'EM OUT FIGHT: Scuffle outside drag queen story time at Sask children’s museum.The controversial drag story time for children had a “minor scuffle” between the protesters..The protesters accused the event promoters and drag queens of being “groomers” and “sexualizing children.”. Protestors outside Drag kids event Saskatoon .Drag performer Stony Mac explained the event as a place to be yourself..“Children were read books about being yourself, loving who you are, and expressing yourself for all that you are without fear,” said Stony Mac..Teed described drag as artistic expression and philanthropic. .“Drag is not just an artistic expression. It has always been philanthropic,” said Teed..“The YXE Drag Collective hosts monthly shows that raise money for community-based charities and support our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allied organizations like SCAT Street Cat Rescue and Size Small Dog Rescue.”.READ MORE Sask children’s libraries defend transgender books for young children.Teed also mentioned Saskatoon’s Chelazon Leroux, the province’s first drag competitor on Canada’s Drag Race. .“Saskatoon is also proud to be home base for Chelazon Leroux, our province’s first, very first competitor on the Canada’s Drag Race earlier this year,” said Teed.“Chelazon is a Dene performer best known for her Auntie persona and using her massive TikTok audience to bring her two-spirit perspective to drag, comedy, and art. I can’t say enough about Saskatoon’s drag scene and the impact it’s making here at home and on the national stage.”.READ MORE Regina school kids getting lesson in transgenderism — without parents' consent.Vicki Mowat’s legislature guests were sisters Tash and Anna Fulcher Gagnon, who own Pretty Young Things (PYT) Studios, which is a “gender-affirming” beauty service..“PYT is a gender-affirming space that works to make every individual who comes there look and feel their best,” said Mowat..“They don’t distinguish services based on gender, and work to provide a unique and exciting experience.”.The sisters created the PYT TransCare Fund to help transgender people with the cost of transitioning, as the healthcare system does not pay all the costs, according to Mowat..“In June of this year, Anna and Tash launched the PYT TransCare Fund. In Saskatchewan, the cost of transitioning … including medication, surgeries, and aesthetic services … is not fully covered by the health care system,” said Mowat. .“This is where the TransCare Fund comes in. Folks can donate so members of the trans community can access PYT’s beauty services at a reduced cost.”.The Western Standard asked to speak with Teed or the Gagnon sisters but were denied. The submitted questions were also not answered.
