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Moose Hide Campaign

Half of all women in Canada have experienced violence since age 16. The rates are even higher for Indigenous women. The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide, Indigenous-led movement to end gender-based and domestic violence, while supporting healing, reconciliation and cultural understanding.

Grounded in Indigenous teachings, the campaign’s symbol—the moose hide pin—represents a personal commitment to honour, respect and protect women and children. Over three million pins have been shared to spark dialogue and action across Canada.

Ontario Tech was recognized as a Moose Hide Campaign Ambassador Campus in 2022 for our commitment to awareness, education and creating safer, more inclusive spaces.

 

Moose Hide Campaign gathering

This year, Ontario Tech University's Moose Hide Campaign programming follows Red Dress Day (Tuesday, May 5), a national day of awareness and remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S).

As part of Ontario Tech's commitment to reconciliation and ending gender-based violence, the university community is invited to attend a Moose Hide Campaign gathering. 

The gathering will open in a good way with a smudge, followed by an Opening and Honour Song shared by invited singers Jared Big Canoe and Summer Lavallee. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to stories and reflections that highlight the importance of ending gender-based violence and standing together in solidarity. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

  • When: Wednesday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to noon. 
  • Where: Shawenjigewining Hall, Mitch Frazer Foyer

Wear a Moose Hide pin

Pick up a Moose Hide pin at one of the locations below and wear it to show your support and help start conversations about ending gender-based violence.

  • Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre (151 Athol Street East, Oshawa)
  • Mukwa’s Den, Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 217
  • Student Engagement and Equity Office, Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 210

Visit a campus kiosk

Visit an on-campus kiosk to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign and pick up a pin.

Shawenjigewining Hall, first floor

  • Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Charles Hall, first floor

  • Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Watch the virtual livestream event

Join the national Moose Hide Campaign Day livestream on Thursday, May 14. The day begins with a Sunrise Ceremony and includes a keynote address, virtual workshops and additional programming.

Moose Hide Campaign Day is a national day of ceremony that calls on people across Canada to stand against violence toward women and children and to take meaningful steps on the shared journey of reconciliation.

View the full schedule and register on the Moose Hide Campaign Day event page.

Learn more

Take time to review these additional resources:

If you are interested in learning more about the Moose Hide Campaign, email equity@ontariotechu.ca or indigenous@ontariotechu.ca.