National Day of Remembrance: 16 Days of Activism

In honour of the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism, our Mental Health Services team is hosting an event to observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, commemorating the lives lost in the December 6, 1989, École Polytechnique Montreal massacre.

We remember. We take action. We create change.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Location: Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre, NWP Grande Prairie campus

Why It Matters
On December 6, 1989, fourteen young women were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal simply because they were women pursuing engineering studies. This tragedy reminds us of the devastating impact of gender-based violence and misogyny, and calls us to action in preventing violence against women and gender-diverse people. Read more.

This day reminds us that gender-based violence continues to affect our communities and that we all have a role to play in creating change. 
 

Empower Yourself and Win!
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More About 16 Days of Activism

This initiative is an international campaign that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), uniting activists worldwide to call for an end to all forms of gender-based violence.

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