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Moose Hide Campaign Day 2026
Join us for a day of ceremony, learning and connection on Moose Hide Campaign Day, May 14, 2026.
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement to end gender-based violence.
Community members in Nelson are coming together to honour Campaign Day through ceremony, learning and connection. Take a look at the agenda below to see which part of the day you can spend with us. Please RSVP by claiming your free ticket to each event.
Agenda
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All Gender Fast for Vison, Clarity, Commitment
R Desautel & J Dexter
While this fast is proposed for men, we encourage all genders to join in this challenge supporting in whatever way they feel called. After the Sunrise Ceremony at Lakeside Walk we will gather at St Saviours. You may choose to attend the Sunrise Ceremony or not. It is important to always choose with personal health in mind. The Campaign is about tools for health and community change. It is not about harm of any kind. Fasting is a key practice within the Moose Hide Campaign movement to demonstrate a personal commitment to health and safety for all. The practice of fasting is also a hunger strike. We go on this “hunger strike” as a public nonviolent protest against the societal norms that have allowed injustice for Indigenous women and children and a call to action for all men to end all forms of violence within our society. Making this simple sacrifice is a way to show yourself and your relations that you take this commitment seriously. Fasting can be a transformative.
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Sunrise ceremony
R Desautel & J Dexter
Meet us at the water near the bridge near the Recycling Depot/Dog park to start the day off in a good way.
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Streaming of the Moose Hide Campaign’s Live General Plenary & Workshop
Join us St. Saviour’s Church at 701 Ward Street for the streaming of the General Plenary and first workshop of the day.
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Walk to End Violence – Nelson City Hall
Join us for a Walk to End Violence through downtown. There will be time for opening remarks, drumming and connection before we walk
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Streaming of a virtual afternoon workshops
Join us at St. Saviour’s Church at 701 Ward Street for the afternoon virtual workshops.
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Fast-break meal, drum circle, sharing stories & singing
We will end the day together at St. Savior’s Church at 701 Ward Street.
