Today, May 15, marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against violence toward women, children, and gender-diverse individuals. Originating in BC as an Indigenous-led initiative, the campaign now spans across Canada, with thousands of people participating by wearing moose hide pins and engaging in walks, fasts, and events.
The statistics are staggering—over 60,000 physical or sexual assaults occur annually against women in BC, and one in three women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Indigenous women face even higher rates of violence, with spousal violence three times more common and murder rates six times higher than non-Indigenous women. Domestic violence is preventable, and the Moose Hide Campaign encourages action to break the cycle of violence. By engaging men and boys in this cause, the campaign promotes a shift away from “shame and blame” to a collective responsibility to end gender-based violence.
On this important day, we are reminded that we all have a part to play in ending violence. The Moose Hide Campaign calls for meaningful change, urging everyone to reflect on how we can contribute to building safer and more respectful communities.
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