Fourteen young women were killed at l'ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, December 6th, 1989 by a gunman who segregated them by their gender. That event in our Canadian history brought home the face of violence against women in our own country. That day has become a National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Women's Reach is a group of women, providing advocacy and support to survivors of sexual violence in Grey and Bruce counties. Hazel Pratt of the group says, "Our commitment is to encourage and empower women to become self-advocates for their needs as survivors of sexual violence". Women's Reach is organizing an outdoor candlelight event for 7:00 pm December 6th in the Heritage Square in Hanover. A short program of music and words of remembrance with invited dignitaries will be held. All are welcome to participate and attend. There are two other programs in Grey and Bruce with one at CAW Family Education Centre in Port Elgin at 7:00 pm sponsored by Canadian Auto Workers and the Canadian Federation of University Women, and at Knox United Church in Owen Sound at 7:00 pm presented by The Women's Centre, M'Wikwedong and The Men's Program. We can all do our part to end violence against women and commit to ending violence for our children's future. For more information about the December 6th event in Hanover, contact Hazel Pratt at 519-363-3167.

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