Ontario Tech marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by Parliament, the day commemorates the anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre, in which 14 women were murdered in a tragic and senseless act of gender-based violence:

• 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 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a time to remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it.

Ontario Tech memorial ceremony

This year, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) will host its annual commemorative event:

• When: Monday, December 6 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Live stream from FEAS’ National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women web page.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence underway through Friday, December 10

December 6 falls within the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that kicked off November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and continues through Friday, December 10 (Human Rights Day).

Ontario Tech and Durham College have partnered to provide events and resources related to this campaign.  For more information, visit the university’s and college’s joint Days of Activism website.

Support services

Internal support for faculty and staff

• LifeWorks, the university’s employee and family assistance program.

Internal support for students

• On-campus: Student Mental Health Services
• Off-campus: Good2Talk, a 24/7 support line for post-secondary students.
  • Call 1.866.925.5454 or;
  • Text “GOOD2TALK” to 68686

External supports

• Crisis lines for those affected by gender-based violence.
• National support services for those affected by gender-based violence.