 December 6th Memorial Ceremony
Please join us to commemorate this day in Canadian history and to take action on the issue of violence against women.
When: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 12pm - 1pm
Where: Great Hall, The Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Master of Ceremony:
- Catherine Fisher, Centre for International Students and Study Abroad, University of Calgary
Speakers:
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Lana M. Wells, Brenda Strafford Chair, Prevention of Domestic Violence, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
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Dr. Adrienne Kertzer, Special Advisor to the President on Women’s Issues, University of Calgary
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Jocelyn Kelln, MA Candidate, Culture and Society Program, Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary
Music:
[UToday] Using our voices to end violence against women (December 9, 2011)
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign
 The Women's Resource Centre has chosen to adopt the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign from November 25 until December 10, an international campaign, to highlight the complex issues of violence against women and what individuals can do to prevent them. For more information >>
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 December 6th Commemorative Candles
The making of the December 6th candles stems from a tradition started in 1987 by the Canadian Voice of Women who began making candles to promote peace. The purpose of these candles is to not only remember the lives of the 14 women who died tragically on December 6, 1989, but to inspire us to do what is within our power to bring an end to violence. The candles are hand-made by members of the University community. We use locally produced100% pure beeswax candles.
Candle Making
Please join us for beeswax candle-making!
When: Monday, November 14 - Friday, November 25, 11am - 2pm
Where: Women's Resource Centre
Drop in and bring your lunch for good company and having fun! Free coffee & tee provided.
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Candle Sale
Candles will be sold prior to the December 6th Memorial Ceremony. The candles come in four colours: burgundy, green, purple and natural. The price is $5 a pair. Proceeds of the candle sales will go towards vital programs for the Women's Resource Centre. For bulk orders, please contact women@ucalgary.ca
Candle Sale Location
Candles will also be sold at table on the following days:
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Wednesday , November 30, 11am - 3pm : Women's Resource Centre booth (by the stairs near the Black Lounge, MacEwan Hall)
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Thursday, December 1, 11am - 3 pm: Women's Resource Centre booth (by the stairs near the Black Lounge, MacEwan Hall)
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Friday, December 2, 11 am - 3 pm: Women's Resource Centre booth (by the stairs near the Black Lounge, MacEwan Hall)
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Monday, December 5, 11am - 3pm: Women's Resource Centre booth (by the stairs near the Microwave Station, MacEwan Hall)
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Tuesday, December 6, 12 - 1pm: December 6th Memorial Ceremony in the Rozsa Centre)
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