The Moose Hide Campaign Day Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)
Chamber
manitoba
Stage
Introduced
This bill designates the third Thursday of May each year as Moose Hide Campaign Day in Manitoba.
Key Changes
- Adds a new schedule to the Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act recognizing Moose Hide Campaign Day
- Officially designates the third Thursday of May each year as Moose Hide Campaign Day in Manitoba
- Provides a formal preamble acknowledging the Moose Hide Campaign's goals and Indigenous-led origins
- Takes effect immediately upon receiving royal assent
Gotchas
- This is a symbolic/commemorative designation only — it does not create legal obligations, funding, or enforcement mechanisms
- The bill does not require any government programs or spending to be created in connection with the day
- Recognition is provincial only; it does not create a national statutory holiday or day of observance at the federal level
Who's Affected
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Women, children, and gender-diverse people in Manitoba
- Men and boys across Manitoba who may participate in the campaign
- Schools, workplaces, and community organizations that observe commemorative days
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Gotchas
- This is a symbolic/commemorative designation only — it does not create legal obligations, funding, or enforcement mechanisms
- The bill does not require any government programs or spending to be created in connection with the day
- Recognition is provincial only; it does not create a national statutory holiday or day of observance at the federal level
Summary
This Manitoba bill amends the Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act to officially recognize the third Thursday of May as Moose Hide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led movement that encourages men and boys to take a stand against gender-based violence and to respect and protect women, children, and gender-diverse people. Participants wear a moose hide pin as a symbol of their personal commitment to this cause. The bill is largely symbolic in nature — it does not create new laws, penalties, or programs, but rather gives official provincial recognition to an existing grassroots campaign. By enshrining this day in legislation, Manitoba signals public support for the campaign's goals of healing, education, and ending violence against women and children. The Moose Hide Campaign originated in British Columbia and has grown into a national movement. This bill reflects Manitoba's commitment to reconciliation and addressing gender-based violence, particularly in Indigenous communities.
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