Sheridan Student Union and Sheridan College will have a commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Tuesday, December 6, from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. This day honours the lives of 14 young women who were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
You are invited to attend Sheridan’s commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m.
Location: SCAET*, Trafalgar Road Campus
Virtual: A YouTube link will be shared closer to the event. The event will also be streamed live via Sheridan TV on screens in common areas throughout our campuses.
*After formal remarks, attendees are invited to step outside to the Peace Garden for laying of roses. Please dress for the weather.
On December 6, we remember:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
December 6 is a day to remember and it is also an opportunity to pledge our collective commitment to addressing and preventing gender-based violence in our communities. We invite you to join us in taking the White Ribbon pledge:
Resources and Support Links
Sheridan Student Resources and Support
Sexual Violence Response Specialist: svrs@sheridancollege.ca or 905-845-9430 ext. 8430
Health Services: Sheridan Health Services can provide medical and mental health supports. Call 905-459-7533 ext. 5153
Sheridan Wellness and Counselling Services: Support for students when you’re feeling overwhelmed, financial stressed, hungry or just want someone to talk to. askanadvisor@sheridancollege.ca
EmpowerME: Sheridan Student Union Health and Dental coverage includes Empower Me, which allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety of issues. As a Sheridan student, you are entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video-counselling, or by e-counselling. You can get support for issues of any kind, including relationships, family care, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work conflicts, and much more. Contact them at their toll free number, 1-844-741-6389 or visit the Empower Me Login page.
Good2Talk: Provides confidential support for college students. Available 24/7 everyday. Features an “escape button” if you’re interrupted. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
KeepMeSafe Available 24/7 to support International/Multilingual students. Call 1-844-451-9700
Sheridan Employee Support
• Sexual Violence Response Specialist: svrs@sheridancollege.ca or 905-845-9430 ext. 8430
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan: The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provides you and your family with immediate and confidential support to help resolve work, health, and life challenges. Call 1-844-880-9142 or visit workhealthlife.com
Off Campus Resources for Students and Employees
If you are off-campus and looking for support, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals via telephone to women in up to 154 languages.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Halton Region
• SAVIS: Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS of Halton) offers free and confidential 24/7, one-on-one crisis counselling services. Call 905-875-1555
• Victim Services – Halton: Call 905.825.4777 ext.4923
Peel REGION
• Hope 24/7: Hope 24/7 provides support services for domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Call 1-800-810-0180
• Victim Services of Peel: 905.568.1068