Every year on December 6, people come together to remember and reflect. December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, marking the tragic events at École Polytechnique in Montreal on that day in 1989.
Twenty-six years ago, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in the name of “fighting feminism.” Their lives were taken much too early in one fell swoop, a stark and significant reminder that women face barriers, including violence, every single day.
We know this, and we know the violence continues. Women continue to go missing in our communities. December 6 is one more day, one more opportunity, for all of us to commit to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls. Of note this year, it’s expected that the federal government will release more information on an upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women on Sunday, December 6.
December 6 also falls within the 16 days of Action, which began on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25, and ends on December 10, Human Rights Day.
Events to mark the day will be taking place across the country on Sunday. Check with your city, local universities and anti-violence groups for details.
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