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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Friday, December 5, 2025

11 a.m. to noon

30 Founders Dr, Oshawa, ON L1G 7W1

Please join us in the ERC Atrium to come together and remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of gender-based violence at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal on December 6, 1989.

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Event Agenda: 
  • Opening Remarks
  • Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Moment of Silence
  • Closing Remarks

 

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Content Advisory:
Please note that the memorial ceremony will mention different forms of sexual violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and murder. Please prioritize your health and well-being and take the space that you need if you do not feel comfortable at this event. For resources and supports, please contact:

Students:
On-Campus: Connect with our Student Mental Health Services
Phone: 905-721-3392 or Email studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca.
They are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Off-Campus: Connect with Good2Talk which is a 24/7 Support Line for Post-Secondary Students.
Call 1-866-925-5454
Text “GOOD2TALK” to 68686

Employees:
If you are an employee, you can access support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by clicking HERE.

  
 
 
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 Ontario Tech Women in Engineering logo featuring a gear and female gender symbol, promoting women’s participation in engineering.