The annual Moose Hide Campaign took place on May 15 at the Clearwater Elks Hall hosted by the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre (NTACC) and community friends.
"The eighth annual Clearwater Moose Hide Campaign Day was co-hosted by The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre and the Interior Métis Association with the support of the B.C. Métis Federation and Kwseltsken Services Society," co-chair of the NTACC, Lindsay MacInnes told Black Press.
"We had about 40 people join us for a drop-in lunch and information sharing," she added. "There were a lot of pamphlets and information, a community awareness survey, drumming, door prizes and displays. Lunch was by donation and consisted of chili, hot dogs and bannock with homemade jam made by Cheryl Thomas. Thank you to the community members who joined us and were a part of such an important conversation. Thank you to all our members and volunteers and to the B.C. Métis Federation, our community partners."
As in previous years the Moose Hide Campaign welcomed everyone to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children. The Moose Hide Campaign is a movement originating in B.C. aiming to end gender-based violence against women and children. It was founded by Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven in 2011. As the website states, the Moose Hide Campaign recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender.
During this year's event in Clearwater the NTACC shared information via conversation, displays, presentations along with honour drumming, educational videos and traditional bannock making.
You can learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign in Canada by visiting the official website at: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society is a non profit society, located in Clearwater with a museum, gift-shop and serves as a gathering place, hosting local events, workshops and connection circle sharing.
If you are interested in learning more about the NTACC and B.C. Metis Federation in the North Thompson Valley you can contact them via email at: ntaboriginal.ccs@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/culturalconnectionscentre
