Lunch-Hour Vigil Event, Dec 6 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

The VIUFA Status of Women Committee is honoured to host a lunch-hour event in recognition of The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, as part of our ongoing work to support 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

The vigil will take place in VIU’s Malaspina Theatre lobby (bldg. 310) on Tuesday, December 6 from 12-1pm.

All are welcome to join us for poems and prayers followed by calls to action from guest speakers. An interactive commemoration of the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989) will be followed by a candle-light walk outside to the VIU Jardin Quatorze.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.

In Canada and around the world, women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, plus) and gender diverse individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. As we mourn those we have lost to gender violence, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy, and the misogyny that still exists today.

For more information, please contact Eliza Gardiner: women@viufa.ca

Please Join Us vigil best Evening Panel Event, Dec 6 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

The VIUFA Status of Women Committee welcomes all to a panel presentation in commemoration of The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

As part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, a moderated panel of guest speakers will present at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre (bldg. 310) on Tuesday, December 6 from 6:30-8pm.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence, and is also a call for action.

The panel discussion at this event will focus on the theme of “Women in Non-Traditional Occupations” and will inspire discussion on the jobs in which women constitute less than a third of the workforce. From science and engineering to technology and the trades, women have faced and overcome challenges and misperceptions. Come bust some myths with us, and hear inspiring stories about women fulfilling their career choices.

For more information, please contact Eliza Gardiner: women@viufa.ca