National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Tomorrow is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre.
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal were murdered in a violent act of misogyny.
We remember:
- Geneviève Bergeron
- Hélène Colgan
- Nathalie Croteau
- Barbara Daigneault
- Anne-Marie Edward
- Maud Haviernick
- Maryse Laganière
- Maryse Leclair
- Anne-Marie Lemay
- Sonia Pelletier
- Michèle Richard
- Annie St-Arneault
- Annie Turcotte
- Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
“As these women’s lives are remembered, the commitment to ending gender-based violence and challenging misogyny is reaffirmed. Action and advocacy are essential to create a safer, more equitable future for women in Prince Edward Island.”
— Minister responsible for the Status of Women Jenn Redmond
Flags will be flown at half-mast, and purple lights will illuminate the Shaw Building on December 5 and 6 to honour those affected by gender-based violence and remember the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre.
Media contact:
Brooke Miller
Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
bmmiller@gov.pe.ca
Backgrounder:
Candlelight memorial services will be held at the following locations to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre:
UPEI Candlelight Vigil
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10 a.m.
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Summerside Memorial Service
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 12 p.m.
Summerside Baptist Church
Charlottetown Memorial Service
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 12 p.m.
Memorial Hall – Confederation Centre of the Arts