Humber Polytechnic’s ongoing support for the important work of the Moose Hide Campaign continued with a flag raising ceremony earlier this year.  

On May 14, Humber raised the Moose Hide Campaign flag at the North and Lakeshore campuses to show its commitment to advancing safety, inclusion and reconciliation as well as the campaign. The Moose Hide Campaign Flag Raising Initiative is a national movement to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum.  

The initiative supports the Moose Hide Campaign’s mission to engage men and boys in ending gender-based violence while creating space for healing, accountability and allyship. Institutions across Canada have been invited to participate and encourage others to do the same to build a national movement of awareness and change.  

“Our involvement in the Moose Hide Campaign recognizes the need for meaningful action,” said Jason Seright, vice-president, Inclusion, Belonging & Student Experience. “This initiative is one of many ways we are living out our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation and working to end gender-based violence.”  

Earlier this year, Humber was officially recognized as a Moose Hide Campaign Ambassador Campus. In a special plaque presentation ceremony, representatives from the Moose Hide Campaign Development Society joined Humber’s Indigenous Education and Engagement (IE&E) team and students to mark the milestone.

Since 2021, Humber has actively supported the campaign through awareness initiatives; Black, Indigenous and People of Colour talking circles; discussion panels and its annual Take Back the Night event. Humber has actively participated in and promoted Moose Hide Campaign Day each year and continues to be a leader in raising awareness of the campaign.

“At Humber, fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and respect is central to who we are,” said Ann Marie Vaughan, president and CEO. “Raising the Moose Hide Campaign flag is a powerful act of solidarity with Indigenous communities and all those affected by gender-based violence. It also serves as a call to action for all of us in the post-secondary sector to lead with courage, compassion, and a shared commitment to reconciliation and safety for everyone.”  

Robbie Harper, who’s enrolled in the Business – Accounting program and is a work-study student with IE&E, said the plaque they received for being an ambassador campus is proudly displayed for all to see at the IE&E offices.  

“It’s been a huge honour to be able to work on this campaign,” said Harper.

Grace Francisci, Indigenous Strategic Initiatives administrator, said the issue of violence against women and children is one of concern to all communities. She added that work to stop the violence isn’t limited to one day and that it continues year-round. Francisci added they have information about the initiative on display at IE&E along with the Moose Hide pins and encourage anyone hoping to take part and learn more to stop by.

Find more information by visiting the Moose Hide Campaign website.