The Prescott-Russell Coalition to End Violence Towards Women invites you to take part in the vigil ceremony on Saturday (December 6), from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. White ribbons will be handed out. The vigils are bilingual!
These vigils are a time to remember the women who lost their lives due to gender-based violence, but also to strengthen our awareness and understanding of this issue. It is a symbolic occasion to say loud and clear: NO to violence against women.
Since 2013, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have declared December 6 as the Day of Non-Violence, an initiative that allows us to hope for a safer life for the women and children of our community.
This date also carries national significance: December 6 is recognized in Canada as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in memory of the 14 women killed during the tragedy at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. This event remains one of the deadliest shootings targeting women and has profoundly marked our collective history.
– Commemorative Monument in Hawkesbury, https://www.coalitionviolencepr.ca/…/commemorative…
in front of Town Hall (600 Higginson Street)
*In case of inclement weather, please go to the Council Chamber at Town Hall, located at 600 Higginson Street, Hawkesbury.
– Commemorative Monument in Rockland,
https://www.coalitionviolencepr.ca/…/commemorative…
in front of Town Hall (1560 rue Laurier, Rockland)
*In case of inclement weather, please go to Café Joyeux located at 1600 Laurier St, Rockland.
– Commemorative Monument in Casselman,
https://www.coalitionviolencepr.ca/…/commemorative…
at Seniors’ Park (802 Laval Street) In case of inclement weather, please go to the Fire Station located at 745 Brébeuf Street, Casselman.