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December 6 is the 33rd Anniversary of the l’École Polytechnique massacre and is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women.
Visit the Women’s Peace Garden on level 10 south of the University Library throughout the day for a come-and-go silent vigil to remember those who have been impacted by gender-based violence. Seating will be provided for those wanting to sit in silent contemplation.
Each planter in the garden represents one of the women lost at l’École Polytechnique:
- Geneviève Bergeron
- Hélène Colgan
- Nathalie Croteau
- Barbara Daigneault
- Anne-Marie Edward
- Maud Haviernick
- Maryse Laganière
- Maryse Leclair
- Anne-Marie Lemay
- Sonia Pelletier
- Michèle Richard
- Annie St-Arneault
- Annie Turcotte
- Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
If you have the opportunity, please attend the Lunch and Learn: Understanding the importance of prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence at University of Lethbridge online December 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. MST.
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Contact:
Jessica Davies | jessica.davies@uleth.ca | library.ulethbridge.ca