FSDE vigil on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Academic Staircase
December 6 is the , which marks the day in 1989 when 14 young women at Polytechnique Montreal (12 of whom were engineering students) were murdered in a violent act of misogyny that shook our country.
A candlelight vigil is being hosted in the FSDE building on Wednesday, December 6, at 10:00 am, at the Academic Staircase, to honour those who lost their lives in this tragedy. A commemorative display will also be set up near the entrance all day for those who wish to write messages of reflection and hope. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided following the ceremony. All are welcome.
