Algoma U Thunderbirds Wrestler Nevaeh Pine Inspires at Moose Hide Campaign Day 2025Second-Year Student and Advocate Speaks Out for MMIWG2S
On May 15, amidst a crowd of over 300,000 participants across the country, Algoma University student and Thunderbirds wrestler Nevaeh Pine delivered a powerful keynote at the 2025 Moose Hide Campaign Day Walk to End Violence in Ottawa, speaking out for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S), emphasizing the urgent need for justice and systemic change.
Dressed in a traditional jingle dress, Pine shared her personal journey and the profound impact of cultural practices on her identity. “Dancing has given me a gift; it has taught me to be proud of who I am, and the responsibility it carries keeps me grounded,” she expressed.
A second-year student double majoring in Law and Justice and Political Science, Pine’s leadership bridges academics, athletics, and activism. Her voice is part of a growing movement led by Indigenous youth working for reconciliation and justice. Her involvement in the Moose Hide Campaign underscores her commitment to reconciliation and the empowerment of Indigenous communities.
Highlighting the disparities within the Canadian justice system, Pine stated, “The Canadian justice system continues to fail Indigenous peoples of Canada, as we are over-represented in the criminal justice system and invisible when victim to injustice. Today, we are coming together to stand collectively for change,” Pine told Evan Lindsay of the Comox Valley Letter.
Learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign at moosehidecampaign.ca.
For those interested in highlights from the 2025 Moose Hide event, watch the video here.
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