Canadore College Marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, Standing Together to End Violence
Canadore College recognized Moose Hide Campaign Day on Thursday, May 14, joining communities across Canada in a national movement to end violence against women and children.
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement that began in British Columbia in 2011 and has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people committed to ending gender-based and domestic violence. Participants wore small squares of moose hide as a symbol of their commitment to honour, respect, and protect women and children.
At Canadore, Moose Hide Campaign Day serves as a moment for reflection, education, and action - reinforcing the College’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation, respect, and community well-being. The College has supported the campaign since its inception and has continued to recognize the importance of creating safe, healthy, and respectful communities.
“We are committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful environments for all,” said Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO of Canadore College. “Moose Hide Campaign Day is an important opportunity to come together as a community, reflect on our shared responsibility to stand against violence, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting one another with compassion, respect, and accountability.”
Rooted in Indigenous teachings, the campaign emphasizes balance, respect, healing, and the shared responsibility of caring for one another. It highlights the importance of positive role models and healthy relationships in building strong families and communities.
“Moose Hide Campaign Day is a powerful reminder of the responsibility we all share to care for one another and to ensure our families and communities are safe, respected, and supported,” said Sarah Julian, Director, First Peoples’ Centre and Indigenous Engagement. “This day called on all of us to reflect, take accountability, and stand together in restoring balance, strengthening relationships, and creating safer spaces for women, children, youth, and future generations.”
Throughout the day, students and employees were encouraged to wear moose hide pins, participate in conversations around reconciliation and violence prevention, and reflect on the importance of respect, accountability, and community care. The moose hide pin continues to serve as a visible symbol of a commitment to stand against violence in all forms.
For more information about the Moose Hide Campaign, visit MooseHideCampaign.ca
