Canada changed forever on December 6, 1989 when 14 young women were murdered in a gender-based act of violence at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.
This year we will come together as a community, virtually, and honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day is not only an opportunity to reflect and honour the lost lives of 14 young women, but to also consider and take action against violence that people who identify as women in our communities face to this day.
The University of Waterloo, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of University Women Kitchener-Waterloo, is hosting a special ceremony of remembrance.
Remarks by:
- Feridun Hamdullahpur, President and vice-chancellor, University of Waterloo
- Sara Casselman, Executive Director, Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo
- Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Government of Canada
- Jean Becker, Senior Director, Indigenous Initiatives, University of Waterloo
- Anita Davis, President, CFUW K-W
- Catherine Fife, MPP, Waterloo Region
- Mary Wells, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo
When: Friday December 4, 2020 from 10:30am - 11:00am
Where: Virtual-Youtube Live