News Releases
REF NO.: 174
| SUBJECT: | Memorial to mark 20th anniversary of Montreal Massacre and National Day of Remembrance | |
| DATE: | Dec. 2, 2009 | |
A vigil will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building (EN-2006) to mark the 20th anniversary of the deaths of 14 women as they studied and worked at Montreal’s l’École Polytechnique.
The event will include a candlelight procession and special readings and will be emceed by Kate Bride, a professor of women’s studies. Musician Nikki Janes will perform and guest speakers include New Democrat Leader Lorraine Michael.
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For more information, please contact Mandy Cook, communications co-ordinator, Memorial University of Newfoundland, at mandyc@mun.ca or 709-737-2142.
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