National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
- In-Person event
- Lobby, Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
Overview
On Thursday, December 3, the Faculty of Engineering and Design and Feminist Institute of Social Transformation invite the Carleton community to join an on-campus commemoration for Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (which falls on a Sunday in 2026).
The day also honours the memories of the 14 women who were killed in the 1989 massacre at École Polytechnique on December 6.
Beginning at 12:15 p.m., Cynthia Cruickshank, associate dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Faculty of Engineering and Design; Bailey Reid, senior advisor on Gender and Sexual Violence Prevention and Support from Equity and Inclusive Communities; and representatives from Carleton’s engineering student community will offer remarks.
White ribbons will be available, and attendees will be invited to submit a written pledge of intention, commitment or action against gender-based violence.
Content Warning
As a trigger warning, please note that the event will reference gender-based violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we encourage the community to connect with Carleton University’s Sexual Assault Support Centre and/or Health and Counselling Services for support. Additional community supports can also be found here.
Additional resources can be found on the university’s White Ribbon Day page.