The City of Prince Rupert will join the growing list of communities across Canada to observe the Moose Hide Campaign Day the month.
The project is an initiative to come together to take stand against violence towards women and children, the program a practical step for a collective path of reconciliation.
The request for the city's participation came as a late addition to the Monday Night Council Agenda and when it came time for consideration, Corporate Administrator Rosa Miller provided some background for the Council members.
"The Moose Hide campaign began as an Indigenous led British Columbia reconciliation movement that called upon all Canadian to stand together to end violence against women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and Non Indigenous Canadians, from communities, First Nations, Governments, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Police Forces and many other organizations across Canada. All committed to taking action to end this violence.
Council was quick to approve the motion to declare May 12th as Moose Hide Campaign Day in Prince Rupert, with Councillor Barry Cunningham speaking in favour of the initiative as one that was an important point and something that needs to be addressed.
The City will be providing more information on the campaign on their Social Media page, while Moosehide Pins have been ordered for all of the council members
More on the National Moose Hide Campaign Day initiative can be explored here.
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