Tomorrow is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

 

The day was officially created in 1991 by Parliament to recognize those who lost their lives in the Montreal Massacre and today it gives all Canadians a chance to take action to reduce all forms of violence against women and girls.

 

The day is being marked here in Thompson from 12:00pm until 4:00pm in the TRCC. Some of the activities planned include a wall of remembrance, information displays, and a vigil to honour the victims of the Montreal Massacre (at 2:00pm).

 

In addition, there will also be a chance for everyone to take action by making a suggestion as to how violence against women and girls can be reduced.

 

The event is being put on by the YWCA Thompson, with their partners at the Thompson Crisis Centre and the University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program.

 

If you’d like more information you can give Nina Cordell, the YWCA’s women’s programs coordinator, a call at 204-778-1209. Alternatively, you can visit the YWCA Thompson’s website or Facebook page.