A grassroots campaign to end gender-based violence has sent a letter to BC Conservative Leader John Rustad informing him it is withdrawing permission for him to wear its symbol.
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led effort that began in BC more than a decade ago to “engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children.”
According to the organization, moose hide is a symbol of taking a stand against violence and undoing the effects of residential schools.
Supporters often wear a small square patch of moose hide pinned to their lapels.
Rustad has frequently worn the symbol to show his support for the Moose Hide Campaign.
CTV News has obtained a copy of the letter to Rustad from the campaign’s co-founder and spokesperson Raven Lacerte.
“Elected leaders have a unique level of responsibility and accountability to uphold basic standards of respect, including respect for Indigenous Peoples and for those along the …