The Moose Hide Campaign is an annual event that takes place on May 16. It began as a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys standing up against violence towards women and children. Over the years, it has grown into a national campaign engaging all Canadians, with more than 2,000 participating communities and organizations across the country.

Humber Polytechnic is an Ambassador Campus for the Moose Hide Campaign. This designation recognizes the college’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation and its pledge to address violence on campus.

Why moose hide? The inspiration came from the land, the loving relationship between a father and daughter, the stretch of highway known as the “Highway of Tears” where violence has taken so many loved ones, and the spirit of the moose. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.

In May, Indigenous Education & Engagement provides official moose hide pins for Humber community members to pin on their clothing and show their support.

You can also join the conversation on social media by posting your own image and pledge to stand up against violence towards women and children. If you made a campaign pledge last year, please include what you did over the past year to fulfill your pledge. Ensure to include #MooseHideCampaignDay, @humberindigenous, and @humberpoly in your post/message.

To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign, visit the Moose Hide Campaign website.