National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

Today is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, marking 33 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal, December 6th, 1989.

The Campbell River & North Island Transition Society is holding a Vigil at Spirit Square.

Community members are invited to gather at 12pm at Spirit Square, where there will be drumming, speakers, information booths, a Remembrance ceremony & more.

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. This day marks the anniversary of the shooting rampage in 1989, at the Polytechnique Montréal in which 14 women were killed. They died because they were women.

Presented by:

Campbell River and North Island Transition Society

The Foundry

North Island College

Campbell River Sexual Assault Response Program

LFLS Laichwiltach

The Campbell River Nurturing Society