Council voted Tuesday to declare May 16 as Moose Hide Campaign Day. The campaign prompts people to wear moose hide pins and fast to demonstrate their commitment to opposing violence against women and children. (Photo courtesy of the Moose Hide Campaign)
Moose hide pins, fasting on Thursday to raise awareness of violence against women and children
Iqaluit city council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to proclaim May 16 as Moose Hide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots campaign fighting to stop violence against women and children across Canada.
The cast and crew of the TV series “North of North” film scenes at Apex Beach in Iqaluit in May. The show is set to premiere first in Canada on CBC and APTN on Jan. 7 and then globally on Netflix in spring 2025. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Artist Andrea Anderson, left, takes a moment with fellow artist Yurak and Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk to enjoy Yurak’s art piece. The piece is one of several items that were on display in a Red Dress Day exhibit May 5 at the Aqsarniit hotel in Iqaluit. The event was organized by Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council. Red Dress Day is held nationally each year to recognize and spread awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people. (Photo by David Lochead)