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Volunteer at National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Vigil (12/6/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Vigil site is Philosopher's Walk. We'll be meeting at the McDonalds (192A BLOOR ST.W.) just West of Avenue Road. Look for me at a table on the top floor with a TOC sign.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 6 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 6 2008 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Nicolas B
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Every year, women and men pause on Dec. 6 to reflect on violence against women in our society and remember 14 young women killed in 1989 at Montreal’s l’École Polytechnique just because they were female. In response to that event, in 1991, the Government of Canada officially designated Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This year, TOC members will participate in events to mark the day and reinforce that violence against women must not be tolerated.

We'll be meeting at the McDonalds (192A BLOOR ST.W.) just West of Avenue Road. Look for me at a table on the top floor with a TOC sign.

At the vigil site we will be assisting the organizers with a variety of setup tasks. The actual vigil starts at 6PM in Philosophers Walk.

You need not stay for the vigil if your schedule won't allow for it. Even just coming out to help with preparations will be greatly appreciated.

It can get cold, although we have indoor as well as outdoor set up activities, we will need people outside for the vigil time 6-7 (including clean up).

Vigil consists of a native healing ceremony, speakers and performers and ends with the laying of roses. Everyone is welcome. Ceremony proceeds regardless of the weather. For more information visit www.womenwontforget.org

Required Items to Bring:

Warm clothing as we'll be outdoors for the duration of the event.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Candles
If you got 'em- Hammers, Chisels or screw drivers and WARM CLOTHES. We won't be doing any heavy work, just hammering some of the steaks for the grave stones (made of construction paper and wood) into the ground.

Rose or a candle.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

TTC to Museum Subway Station. Walk North to Bloor then West to McDonalds. It is on the North Side of Bloor Street.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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