In episode 185 I chat with Raven Lacerte, co-founder and national ambassador for the Moose Hide Campaign, a grassroots initiative aimed at raising awareness and preventing violence against women and children. She delves into the tragic realities of the Highway of Tears, a stretch of highway notorious for the disappearance of Indigenous women, and explores the historical context of violence against Indigenous women stemming from colonization Raven emphasizes the importance of community involvement, cultural practices, and the need for ongoing healing and awareness. Raven also reflects on the challenges of sustaining this work and the necessity of self-care in the face of trauma

Contact:

The Moose Hide Campaign

https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/moose_hide_campaign/

Raven Lacerte

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raven-lacerte-41bba6188/

Links:

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

https://bcaafc.com/

Elaine Alec

https://www.elainealec.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainealec/

Cultivating Safe Spaces

https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Episode 151: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives With Dr. Amanda Young

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-151-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-relatives-with-dr-amanda-young/

Episode 162: Decolonizing The Mind with Michael Yellow Bird 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/