What is the Moose Hide Campaign?

The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence toward women and children. It has grown into a nationwide movement with the goal of ending gender-based violence.

The Moose Hide Pin

A cornerstone of the campaign is the Moose Hide pin, which is distributed free of charge. Wearing the pin signifies your commitment to speak out against gender-based violence and your dedication to honouring, respecting, and protecting the women and children in your life.

You can pick up a pin at any TELUS store or order your pin from the Moose Hide Campaign website.

Why It Matters

Gender-based violence, particularly against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people, continues to rise. Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to experience violence than non-Indigenous women (Government of Canada) [1]. Much of this violence is perpetrated by men and many survivors are forced into homelessness as they flee unsafe situations.

How Can You Get Involved?

Show your support by:

Wearing a Moose Hide pin as a visible commitment to ending gender-based violence.
Sharing campaign information on your social media
Learning more about the Moose Hide Campaign and its impact.
Participating in initiatives such as the Campaign Day virtual events or local events as below:

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 1pm

Location: City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Details: Join the City of Edmonton, the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (ISCA), Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members for a local commemoration in support of ending violence against all women and children.

On the day of the event, you’re encouraged to wear a Moose Hide pin, participate in the #FastToEndViolence from sunrise to sunset.

Resources for Support

For a variety of crisis and support services: moosehidecampaign.ca/help

If you are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and need housing supports and services please contact:

Coordinated Access at coordinatedaccess@homewardtrust.ca or homewardtrust.ca/housing-support-services

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We recognize we are gathered, in collaboration and with joint purpose, on Treaty 6 territory. This territory is the traditional home and gathering place for diverse Indigenous Peoples. The nêhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux/Ojibwe), Nakota Isga (Nakota Sioux), Inuit, and Métis, among many others cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to steward it today. As visitors in this territory, we honour the importance of the Treaty and our responsibility to these communities. Only in partnership can we create the changes necessary to end homelessness. It is vital we meaningfully engage and partner with Indigenous People and communities in this work while recognizing and addressing the conditions brought forth by colonialism. Displacement from traditional homelands, systemic racism, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the ongoing overrepresentation of Indigenous People in child welfare, correctional systems, and homelessness are responsibilities we all share.