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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Friday, December 6th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 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.