TORONTO, December 3, 2004 -- York University will hold a series of events on Monday December 6 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.   

 

The events are part of a national day to commemorate the 14 women (13 students and one staff) who were slain on December 6, 1989 at l'École Polytechnique in Montréal because of their gender. 

 

In response, the Government of Canada established December 6 as a national day of remembrance. Beyond commemorating the loss of these fourteen women, this day represents a time to pause and reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in society.

 

What: York University Commemoration

 

When: Monday, December 6, 2004

 

Events:

 

Commemorative Display: Central Square Bear Pit, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Video Screenings: After The Montréal Massacre, Without Fear, York Student Centre, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Play: Reasoning With My Sisters, The Underground Restaurant, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Live Concert: Women and Song, The Underground Restaurant, 9:00 p.m.
CHRY 105.5 FM: 17 hours of broadcasting dedicated to women and violence beginning at 7 a.m.

 

Where: York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto

 

 

For more information, members of the York Community should contact:

Centre for Human Rights and Equity 416-736-5706
Office of the Advisor to the University on the Status of Women 416-736-5380
Upfront Theatre 416-624-6349

 

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For more information, the media should contact:

Ken Turriff, Media Relations, York University, 416-736-2100, ext. 22086 / kturriff@yorku.ca