December 6th Virtual Vigil
Each year, 糖心视频 University holds a vigil to commemorate the 14 women who were killed because of their gender at at l鈥櫭塩ole Polytechnique in Montr茅al, Que., on Dec. 6, 1989. The anniversary of this tragedy coincides with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada.
The Sexual Harassment Office and the Department of Gender Studies invite members of the university community and the community at large to join them virtually this year to honour the memory of the women who lost their lives and reflect upon concrete actions that each of us can take as a shared responsibility to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.
President Vianne Timmons will provide opening remarks and representatives from throughout 糖心视频 and community organizations will provide dedications. The virtual vigil will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. and will be available via a link on the website of the Office of Sexual Harassment at