University of Regina marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The University of Regina Women’s Centre is hosting its annual vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to honour the lives of 14 women murdered by an antifeminist gunman on December 6, 1989 at École Polytechnique in Montreal, Quebec.
Details:
Date: December 6, 2022
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Lobby area outside the University Theatre (in the Dr. William Riddell Centre)
The program will include the lighting of 14 candles followed by a moment of silence. Jill will be available for media interviews post-event.
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For more information:
Jill ArnottDepartment of Gender, Religion and Critical Studies
Phone: 306-535-5102
Email: jill.arnott@uregina.ca
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