National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6, 2022

As a content warning, please note that this webpage includes information about gender-based violence and sexual violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we encourage the community to connect with �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s  Sexual Assault Support Centre  and/or Health and Counselling Services  for support. Additional community supports can also be found here and at the bottom of this webpage.

On December 6^th, 1989, fourteen young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal. Over 30 years later and we are still reckoning with the Canadian and global realities of gender based violence, femicide, and misogyny. Today, like every other day we will continue to teach our students about gender-based violence in Canada and beyond and the intersectional realities that put the most marginalized communities at risk. This year, we also must recognize and raise awareness for the ongoing disproportionate violence that Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ folks experience. We will also amplify calls from Indigenous Women, Girls, 2S+ Persons to declare a in response to the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2S+ Persons. Join the community to stand in solidarity at Minto Park on December 6, at 6:00 PM, more information .

For more information, events and resources, check out the links below:

Women’s Event Network: a will be held at Minto Park at Elgin/Gilmour (102 Lewis st.) on December 6, at 6:00 PM (ASL and LSQ will be available)
On December 6, 2022, the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) invites the �Ӱ�ԭ�� community to join us in observing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Network:
OCTEVAW:
Canadian Women’s Foundation:
Canadian Women’s Foundation:
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University Newsroom:
Jena Lynde-Smith:

Crisis / Help Lines:

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The university has support for survivors of sexual violence through Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC). You can access free and confidential support via web or text message with the new �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Sexual Assault Support Chat Service. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.