THE INFORMER PAGE 4

DECEMBER 17, 1991

Memorial Draws Tears

When the roses were laid on the memorial at the
North Quadrangle on Dec. 6, many members of the
gathering shed tears.

It was two years since the day when 14 women were
slain at the l’Ecole Polytechnic in Montreal. The 14
roses represented each of the women who were slain.
The roses also served as a reminder to participants that
violence against women must end.

Of more than 120 people who attended the cere-
mony, almost 20 per cent were men. College President
Doug Jardine told the gathering that the memory of the
massacre should remind men to change their patterns
of behavior.

Emma Farrow, Women’s Issues Coordinator for the
Student Society, said sexism that causes violence still
erupts throughout the country and on college campuses.
The memories of the deaths should create a movement
toward a society where violence against women does not
exist, she said.

A way to strengthen that movement would be to
create a permanent memorial, said Kelly Phillips of the
Women’s Monument Project. Every six minutes a
Canadian woman is victimized by male violence. How-
ever, she said, women should not have to restrict their
freedom to protect themselves.

She urged people to support the monument project
so a permanent monument could become a place of
healing for women. This would help them bury their
grief and renew their strength, she said.

Former MLA Rosemary Brown said the Montreal
massacre is now part of history, but its anniversary
should help build a dedication toward ending violence.
“Dec. 6 is our day to remember. It is also our day to act.”

After she finished her speech, the names of the
women were read: Geneviéve Bergeron, Héléne Colgan,
Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie
Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Maris Kluznick,
Maryse Leclair, Maryse Leganiére, Anne-Marie Lemay,
Sonia Pelletier, Michéle Richard, Annie St. Arneault
and Annette Turcotte.

The roses were laid and a minute of silence was
observed. A large number of participants then ap-
proached the memorial, placing lighted candles below it.

Healthstyles

Classified

Wanted for the Summer ’92. A waterfront cottage or
island retreat available for a family with pre-teen
children. Phone Barry 2007 or 1-533-5458.

Health Services
Christmas Hours

Health Services will be closed on Friday, Dec. 20
and from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. We will re-
open Jan. 2.

During this period First Aid will be available on
the days the College is open. Dial “0” and the
Switchboard will contact the First Aid Atten-
dant on duty.

The physicians’ last day on campus for this term
will be Dec. 12. They will be back on Jan. 7.

Is Your Telephone Wearing One of
These Stickers?

Ee
FIRST AlD Yes
m

Change Ambulance
number to 911].
EMERGENCY No
Call Health
1. Call HEALTH Services Local
SERVICES 2964 and request
local one for every
2964 phone in your
department.
2. If no answer, call
"oO"
3. After First
Aid Hours:
-arrange
transport
to closest
emergency care
facility VIA:
AMBULANCE
or car to
Family
Physician