The University of Calgary hosted a noon hour program on Tuesday
to mark Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on
Violence Against Women, while also remembering the 14 women who
were singled out and massacred at Ecole Polytechnique on
December 6, 1989. Jocelyn Kelln, a Communications and Culture
Master of Arts told those assembled that the most powerful
weapon we have in ending violence against women is our voice.
She says not every one may agree with us, and we may not change
everyone’s mind, but we must be part of the conversation to
eliminate violence against women. Lana Wells, the Brenda
Stafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence with the
Faculty of Social Work, spoke about our responsibility to end
violence against women. She believes we must look at ways to
eliminate the root causes of domestic violence. Wells discussed
the work being done in the province currently. She believes
there are a few places to start and that includes engaging men
and boys, believing that it can have a posi