蹤獲扞⑹ hosting Moose Hide Campaign Gathering
蹤獲扞⑹ will be hosting a full day of events as part of the Moose Hide Campaign Regional Gathering in Prince George on Feb. 24.
Prince George, B.C. 蹤獲扞⑹, in partnership with the Lheidli Tenneh Nation, the College of New Caledonia, the Prince George Native Friendship Centre and the provincial Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, is hosting a full day of talks, interactive sessions and displays as part of the Prince George Regional Moose Hide Campaign Gathering on Feb. 24.
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children.
At 蹤獲扞⑹ we are committed to providing a safe and positive work and learning environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campuses, says 蹤獲扞⑹ Acting President Dr. Geoffrey Payne. The Moose Hide Campaign is an important reminder that we still have a long way to go to eliminate gender-based violence in our society. Supporting the Moose Hide Campaign, and working towards ending violence against women and children, is an essential part of the ongoing conversation we are having at 蹤獲扞⑹ about reconciliation.
Bruce Allan, educator from the Tsumusyoo (Bear Clan) of the Stellaten First Nation, will provide the first keynote address on his experience with adverse childhood experiences and his healing journey. Francois Guy Prince, a member of the Beaver Clan with the Nakazdli Nation and Ruby Prince, a member of the Frog Clan with the Tlazten Nation, will give the second keynote. They will speak about the roles and responsibilities based on the cultural teachings of the Dakelhne.
There will also be sessions on storytelling, intergenerational trauma, the impacts of colonization, and a number of talking circles. Lheidli Tenneh Elder Marcel Gagnon will be hosting prayer tie making as wellness support.
The full agenda is available online. Those interested in participating should register in advance.
Participants are encouraged to wear a moose hide pin, which signifies a commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children. from sunrise to sunset as a public demonstration of ones values and intentions.
In addition to the events at 蹤獲扞⑹, there will also be also be events at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre and the College of New Caledonia. The provincial Moose Hide Campaign Gathering takes place in Victoria.
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