December 6: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The Anti-violence Coalition of Leeds and Grenville is holding a commemorative event in recognition of The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Today at 2 PM at Wall Street United Church!

Brockville – Today, December 6th is The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

This day marks the tragic anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, where 14 women were killed by a gunman targeting female engineering students.

“This year marks the 35th anniversary of the attack, and together we will reflect and commit to taking a stand against gender-based violence and acknowledge the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.” said the Anti-Violence Coalition of Leeds & Grenville

This act of violent misogyny shook the country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

The Anti-violence Coalition of Leeds and Grenville is holding a commemorative event in recognition of The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

They will gather today, Friday, December 6th starting at 2:00 pm at Wall Street United Church Brockville. With special guests: Shout Sisters

They will also be laying roses at the Women’s Memorial on Blockhouse Island after the service at 4:00 pm.

On December 6, we remember:

Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

The presence of Leeds and Grenville community members is vital, as they also honour local victims past and present.