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In recognition of its long-standing support in raising awareness of gender-based violence, ������Ƶ was awarded a plaque by representatives of the Moose Hide Campaign during an intimate ceremony on the New Westminster Campus February 12, 2025.

Despite ongoing efforts toward truth and reconciliation across Canada, gender-based violence remains a critical issue. Each year, more than 60,000 women in British Columbia experience physical or sexual assault, with Indigenous women three times more likely to experience intimate partner violence than non-Indigenous women. 

For the past five years, ������Ƶhas been an active ambassador of the Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led national movement dedicated to stand against gender-based violence and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. 

Representatives of the Campaign joined ������Ƶofficials and the ������ƵStudent Union (DSU) during Community Kitchen, a monthly gathering that brings together Indigenous students, faculty, staff and Elders to cook together and embrace Indigenous ways of knowing, learning and doing. 

"������Ƶ’s steadfast commitment to raising awareness and taking action against gender-based violence highlights the power of community collaboration. Their dedicated support of the Moose Hide Campaign over the past five years has played a vital role in fostering a safer, more inclusive environment for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students,” said Raven Lacerte, Co-Founder, Moose Hide Campaign. “We are proud to partner with an institution that actively embraces reconciliation and strives for a future free from violence." 

This partnership reflects the College’s dedication to Indigenization, including the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice. 

The ������ƵStudent Union joined the Moose Hide Campaign in 2020 and the College became an official Ambassador Campus in 2021. Together, the ������ƵStudent Union and ������Ƶ have continued to actively support education, dialogue and community engagement to challenge and prevent violence against women and children.  

“������Ƶ and the ������ƵStudents’ Union are incredibly proud to have stood alongside the Moose Hide Campaign for many years,” said Devon Davis, Indigenous Student Support Navigator at ������Ƶ. “Our partnership with the Moose Hide Campaign is essential for building healthy communities, and we’re committed to working together to end the tragic cycle of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.” 

By promoting Moose Hide campaign outreach programs in classrooms to hundreds of students, hosting Elder teachings and Indigenous-focused violence disclosure trainings for staff, ������Ƶis committed to fostering safer communities of learning for all students. 

“The Moose Hide Campaign's recognition at ������Ƶ represents not just awareness but meaningful action. This movement honours Indigenous teachings, protects our communities and works to inspire real change among our peers as men and boys take a stand to support women and end gender-based violence,” said Chloe Archuleta, Indigenous Representative at the ������ƵStudents’ Union. “I’m happy to see the work we’ve done together celebrated today and look forward to collaborating in the future.” 

This growing campaign foresees a promising future for change across post-secondaries and in the community. 

"������Ƶ’s commitment to the Moose Hide Campaign sets a strong example of how educational institutions can lead in addressing gender-based violence. Through student-led social media initiatives, Indigenous-focused training, and classroom outreach engaging hundreds of students and faculty, they are fostering a culture of respect, awareness, and healing—helping to create safer and more inclusive communities," said Dr. Omar Karim, National Director of Post-Secondary Engagement & Initiatives, Moose Hide Campaign. 

Learn more about how the ������Ƶcommunity supports the movement on the DSU . 

About ������Ƶ 

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About the Moose Hide Campaign  

The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide, Indigenous-led movement that began in British Columbia. It encourages all Canadians—especially men and boys—to stand against gender-based violence and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. 

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Contacts 

Katherine Gillard 
Manager of Communications 
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604.307.3947 
gillardk@douglascollege.ca 

Garry Snow 
Director of Communications 
Moose Hide Campaign 
587.998.9088 
communications@moosehidecampaign.ca