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Episode 185 Raven Lacerte: Ending Gender Based Violence One Conversation at a Time

In this conversation, Ben Reiman discusses the Moose Hide Campaign, which aims to raise awareness about violence against Indigenous women and children. He shares personal stories about growing up in a trauma-centered environment, the importance of community connections, and the cultural practices surrounding hunting. The campaign emphasizes the need for men and boys to participate in discussions about violence prevention and offers a platform for individuals to take action. Reiman also highlights the significance of self-care and finding balance while engaging in advocacy work.
Broadcast on:
28 Nov 2024

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/

 

In this conversation, Ben Reiman discusses the Moose Hide Campaign, which aims to raise awareness about violence against Indigenous women and children. He shares personal stories about growing up in a trauma-centered environment, the importance of community connections, and the cultural practices surrounding hunting. The campaign emphasizes the need for men and boys to participate in discussions about violence prevention and offers a platform for individuals to take action. Reiman also highlights the significance of self-care and finding balance while engaging in advocacy work.