December 2, 2008

PROVINCIAL SUNRISE MEMORIAL TO HONOUR WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE


Manitobans are invited to attend the Sunrise Memorial scheduled at the Legislative Building Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. to commemorate Canada’s Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, said today.

“Violence against women affects us all,” said Allan. “Each victim is someone’s daughter, mother, sister or wife; someone’s friend; someone’s loved one. Violence against women happens across our country and across our province regardless of age, race, cultural or economic background. We must not forget the women honoured here once lived, worked and walked among us. It is up to us to work together and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.”

The Sunrise Memorial commemorates the 14 young women killed in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989, as well as all women who have died in acts of violence. The program will include drumming by the North End Women’s Centre Buffalo Gals, participation by the Manitoba Chapter of the Girl Guides of Canada and guest speaker Dr. Marilou McPhedran.

Following the program, refreshments will be provided in the Rotunda of the Legislative Building. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy which will be donated to the Immigrant Women’s Counselling Service.

More information is available at 204-945-6281 in Winnipeg.

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