Community invited to honour victims of gender-based violence
Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday.
Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday.
Nipissing University, the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) and Amelia Rising are inviting the community to remember, reflect, and recommit to ending gender-based violence.
The ceremony takes place on Friday at 10:45 am in Nipissing’s Small Cafeteria (Room A246).
Officials will honour the 14 women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique in 1989, and all women, girls, and gender-diverse people whose lives have been lost due to gender-based violence in Canada.
“Nipissing University is committed to ensuring a safe campus and workplace for all staff, faculty, and students,” says Dr. Kevin Wamsley, President and Vice-Chancellor at Nipissing University. “Please join us for this important gathering where we reaffirm our commitment to addressing gender-based violence and our support for survivors.”
Anyone experiencing gender-based violence or looking to support someone who is in crisis can contact Amelia Rising’s 24-hour Crisis Line at 705-476-3355.
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Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
