The message was action and hope at a ceremony in Moose Jaw to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The event was held at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday to mark 20 years since the Montreal Massacre.
On Dec. 6, 1989, Marc Lepine opened fire on 28 people at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Fourteen women were killed.
The forum was organized by Moose Jaw Transition House.
Karen Closs, executive director, told the Times-Herald the 20th anniversary was marked in a different way this year.
“In the past it has been a vigil and very serious but because it is the 20 year anniversary we hoped to move to something more action-orientated and focused on action to end violence.
“In the past we have lit candles for every woman murdered in Montreal but today we have one candle for hope and action,” she said.
