Survivors will tell their stories through artwork and writings, in addition to information tables and activities. The event coincides with Sexual Violence Prevention month.
Public educator Cindy McMann said the anniversary of the 14 women killed by a gunman in Montreal in 1989 is a grim reminder that gender-based violence continues to be a problem.
Dominique O'Rourke said her motion is more than just a symbolic gesture. She believes the only way to eliminate intimate partner violence is through community action.