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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
A pledge in a patch and the healing of men, why Canadians are wearing Moose Hide
What is the Moose Hide campaign? Nationwide support and recognition Engaging men and boys as allies Live Events Why does it matter? How to get involved? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Tiny squares of moose hide appeared on jackets, backpacks, and blazers across Canada this week, conveying solidarity and responsibility. From classrooms in Victoria to legislative halls in St. John's, thousands joined the Moose Hide Campaign—a growing, Indigenous-led movement urging men and boys to stand up against gender-based violence , particularly against Indigenous women and children, and to help build safer, more respectful over a decade ago by Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven, the campaign began after a hunting trip along B.C.'s Highway of Tears, where many Indigenous women have disappeared or been murdered. The initiative encourages men and boys to stand against gender-based violence by wearing a small square of moose hide on their clothing—a symbol of their commitment to respect and protect women and year's Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 16 saw participation from students, educators, public officials, and community members across Canada. Hundreds gathered at Olympic Plaza in Calgary for a day of reflection and British Columbia, schools hosted events that included storytelling, ceremonies, and classroom discussions. Meanwhile, the campaign was formally recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature, where MHAs wore moose hide pins as a bipartisan gesture of support. 'We wear this square to say we will not tolerate gender-based violence,' said MHA Lisa Dempster A unique aspect of the campaign is its focus on involving men and boys in the conversation. Organizers believe this is a vital step in challenging harmful norms and ending cycles of violence. By wearing the moose hide square, individuals make a personal pledge for safe and respectful violence continues to impact Indigenous communities in Canada. The campaign raises awareness and supports truth and reconciliation efforts while promoting education and cultural healing Since its inception, the Moose Hide Campaign has reached over 4 million Canadians. Supporters say it empowers people to speak up, take action, and become part of the can participate in the campaign by ordering free moose hide pins and accessing resources from their website. As the movement grows, organizers hope it will lead to lasting change across the country.
CBC
15-05-2025
- CBC
A pin with a cause: The story behind Moose Hide Campaign Day
If you live in B.C., you may have noticed small squares of animal hide pinned to people's jackets, backpacks, and ball caps. Over the years, millions of conversation-starting moose hide pins have been distributed free of charge to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The Moose Hide Campaign, which was co-founded by Paul Lacerte and his daughter, Raven Lacerte, has an emphasis on men and their role in ending the violence. Thursday marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, which will see communities across the country host events, including a plenary in Victoria, B.C. that will be livestreamed. The idea for the campaign came to the father-daughter duo when they were on a moose hunt in their traditional territory along northern B.C.'s Highway of Tears, a stretch of Highway 16 where many Indigenous women and girls have gone missing or been murdered. "Maybe we could use the moose hide and cut it up into a bunch of little squares and ask people to wear it as an everyday commitment, as an everyday reminder that we don't want violence in our lives," Raven told CBC's Mainstreet NS. "Maybe this little medicine moment can be an offering to Canadians." The campaign began 14 years ago when Raven was just 16 years old and has spread across the country. Michael Kaufman is the co-founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, which encourages men to speak out against violence against women and children. He will be a keynote speaker at the Moose Hide Campaign Day plenary, discussing the importance of fathers in society as it relates to gender-based violence. Kaufman says that "boys and men have got to be partners in ending men's violence against women and children," adding that the campaign is a great example of how non-Indigenous people can learn from Indigenous traditions in Canada. The plenary will also hear from Elaine Alec, a Syilx and Secwepemc author and entrepreneur who will share her framework for creating safe spaces. Alec says the Moose Hide Campaign opens the door to uncomfortable conversations about accountability. "Yes, there are men who have harmed, who are manipulative and who lie in any community, but there are also so many men out there who want to do better, who want to heal and who want to be the warriors that they were always meant to be," Alec said.
