Lawmakers in Saskatchewan and public service employees are wearing a moose hide pin, to stand in solidarity to end violence against women and girls.
For more than 11 years, the Moose Hide Campaign has created awareness and engagement to end gender-based violence in Canada. Grounded in Indigenous ceremony and traditional ways of learning and healing, the campaign is physically represented by a square of moose hide and a pin.
“We all have a role in ending violence and promoting safety for women and girls today, and every day,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris said. “Wearing the Moose Hide Pin signifies a personal commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life while encouraging others to end gender-based and domestic violence. Our government is committed to the work of ending gender-based violence and we strive to build safer communities for everyone.”
The province said observing the Moose Hide Campaign demonstrates its commitment to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
“By fostering dialogue, supporting survivors and challenging harmful stereotypes, the Moose Hide Campaign contributes to building safer communities and a stronger Saskatchewan,” said Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office Laura Ross.
In addition to wearing the Moose Hide pin, all are encouraged to participate in the ceremonies, events, awareness walks, and fasts being held in their communities and online.