Image: Supplied by Rrodrickbeiler via Dreamstime / A candlelight vigil. The Ann Davis Transition Society and UFV will observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, a day that commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Tragedy where 14 young women were singled out and murdered 33 years ago.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

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Ann Davis, UFV to observe 33rd anniversary of École Polytechnique massacre

Nov 29, 2022 | 3:01 PM

CHILLIWACK — December 6, 1989 will live on in infamy for the families of 14 young women who were murdered in the gruesome École Polytechnique tragedy in Montreal.

Ann Davis Transition Society and University of the Fraser Valley will pay tribute to the victims of the Montreal Massacre and all women who have died as a result of gender-based violence, in person once again, through a vigil on Tuesday, December 6 at 5 p.m. at the transition society’s office on Young Road.

In Canada, December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day that commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Tragedy where 14 young women were singled out and murdered 33 years ago.

Every year without fail, the Ann Davis Transition Society holds a public memorial to honour the victims of gender-based violence. For the past 5 years they have partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).

“UFV is pleased to partner with the Ann Davis Transition Society on this important day of remembrance and action. In order to enact change, we must all consider what we can do in the days, months, and years ahead to play a role in eliminating gender-based violence,” said UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Joanne MacLean.

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“Violence against women and family violence is a crisis across our country, globally, and right here in our own community”, Executive Director Patti MacAhonic of the Ann Davis Transition society. “We are seeing an upsurge of violence against women and femicide. With unaffordable housing, economic pressures and not enough access to childcare, women who are in unsafe situations are being forced to much longer than they should be. Indigenous women already face higher levels of violence and abuse.”

The Ann Davis Transition Society emphasizes that while December 6 is a day to remember all women and girls across the country who have died by gender violence, it is also a day of action. They kindly urge the community to join them on December 6 at 9046 Young Road for the memorial ceremony, which will feature community members and warm refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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