Right now, in Canada, the unacceptable is still happening
violence affects too many of our mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and friends. This is something that is completely preventable.
The Moose Hide Campaign recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. We see the disproportionate number of women who are victims and the importance of engaging men and boys in addressing this issue. We also know that “shame and blame” isn’t the answer.
Did you know?
- Every year there are over 60,000 physical or sexual assaults against women in BC – more than 1,000 per week
- One in three women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime (Stats Canada, 2006)
- In 2014 there was a daily average of 7,969 women and children staying in shelters across Canada because it was not safe at home (Statistics Canada)
- There were 1,181 cases of missing or murdered Aboriginal women in Canada between 1980 and 2012, according to the RCMP, with BC recording more than any other province (Native Women’s Association of Canada, 2010). However, according to grassroots organizations the number is much higher, closer to 4,000
- Domestic violence is preventable.
1 in 2
Half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16
3x higher
Spousal violence of Indigenous women is three times higher than non-Indigenous women
Every 2.5 days
A woman or girl is murdered every two and a half days in Canada
6x higher
Indigenous women are killed at six times the rate of non-Indigenous women
Remembering Murray Sinclair
The Honourable Murray Sinclair’s passing has left an indelible mark on all who knew his work and commitment to justice and reconciliation. To the Moose Hide Campaign, who had the privilege of honouring him with their three-millionth moose hide pin, his legacy stands...
Shop First Nations shares the message of the Moose Hide Campaign
Grassroots change require collaboration between all areas of our society, including businesses. Shop First Nations is an Indigenous-owned enterprise that has a mission to bolster First Nations, Inuit, and Métis businesses by encouraging consumers to invest in...
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