Assiniboine College is once again partnering with the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council (BUPAC) to host the Walk to End Violence, taking place Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. starting from Brandon’s Princess Park (with the walk beginning at 2 p.m.). Held in support of the Moose Hide Campaign, the walk unites students, staff, and community members in a shared moment of reflection and action to stand against all forms of violence toward women and children.
“We are honoured to stand alongside institutions across the country as official ambassadors of the Moose Hide Campaign and the Walk to End Violence,” said Kris Desjarlais, Director of Indigenous Education at Assiniboine College. “Post-secondary institutions in Canada are embracing the Moose Hide Campaign to help create safer spaces on and off campus, while advancing meaningful efforts toward reconciliation and inclusion. Our involvement supports the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.”
Born from a deeply personal moment between a father and daughter on a moose hunting trip near B.C.’s Highway of Tears—a place marked by the heartbreaking loss of countless Indigenous women—the Moose Hide Campaign is a powerful call to action. At its heart, the campaign invites men to take a stand and lead the way in ending gender-based violence. The simple act of wearing a moose hide pin has become a profound symbol of love, respect, and commitment to protecting the women and children in our lives and communities. With over four million pins distributed across the country, this movement continues to inspire hope, healing, and meaningful progress toward reconciliation.
Following the walk, there is a gathering in Princess Park (at approximately 2:30 p.m.). All are welcome.
The college encourage community members to learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign at The Moose Hide Campaign – Moose Hide Campaign or via the hashtag #WalkToEndViolence.
