Women's Event Network / Réseau d'événements pour femmes

12/06/2022

Today, on the 6th of December 1989, 14 young students at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered. They were murdered because they were women.
Each year, we gather to hold a vigil commemorating the victims of the Montreal Massacre, as well as each life taken by violence against women and gender-based violence in our community since the previous year.

In light of recent news and calls from Indigenous peoples across the country to declare a national state of emergency for MMIWG2S+, this years vigil will be in solidarity with Indigenous women, girls & 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.

The Women’s Event Network of Ottawa seeks to raise awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based violence in our society. This is an opportunity to acknowledge the courage and strength of survivors, and to reflect on how we can eliminate violence against women and gender-based violence in all forms.

Outdoor Vigil: Minto Park (Elgin & Gilmour) at 6PM

12/05/2022

Join us TOMORROW, Dec.6th at 6pm at the Women’s Monument in Minto Park for our annual vigil to honour and remember the many women who have lost their lives due to gender-based violence.

This year marks the 33rd Anniversary since the massacre at l’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Tomorrow evening, we will honour and remember the 14 women who were murdered and the lives of those who were taken by violence against women or GBV within Ottawa and the surrounding area.

11/30/2022

This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of the l’Ècole Polytechnique Massacre in Montreal that senselessly took the lives of 14 women.

On this annual day of Remembrance, The Women’s Event Network of Ottawa is inviting you to join us for National Day of Remembrance & Action to End Violence Against Women.

On Tuesday, December 6th at 6pm located at Minto Park, please join us for a candle-lit vigil to honour all of the women who have tragically lost their lives due to gender-based violence.

12/06/2020

The vigil video can now be accessed: bit.ly/wenottawa

The Women's Event Network a coalition of womens’ organizations and individuals who come together to organize 3 major campaigns each year to bring the issue o...

12/06/2020

Hi folks, we are working on getting the vigil running as soon as we can. Unfortunately, because of technical issues with Zoom, we aren't able to go live, which also means we will not be able to have an opening prayer. The vigil is pre-recorded, so we will switch to that. Thanks for your understanding and we hope that you'll be able to access the program soon.

12/06/2020

Attention All,
the vigil will begin tonight at 6pm. It can be accessed through this link bit.ly/wenottawa

12/05/2020

Mark your calendars. Tomorrow is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. There will not be an in person vigil this year but we are encouraging folks to visit the Women's monument through out the day to place a rose on the monument. Happy Goat will be providing free roses from 10am to 6pm. There will be an online vigil at 6pm available on our FB page.

11/11/2020

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Virtual Vigil December at 6:00 p.m. It can be accessed at
www.facebook.com/womenseventnetwork

Although there will not be an in-person vigil this year, we welcome visitors to bring a real or handmade rose to the Women’s Monument located at Minto Park (102 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7) throughout the day.

If possible, please take a photo of yourself placing your rose onto the monument and post it on social media with the , , , , .

For those attending, please practice physical distancing.

Organized by the Ottawa Women’s Event Network

03/27/2020

Women’s Events Network Response to COVID-19

Please note that the annual ClothesLine Event, normally scheduled for late May, will be delayed due to the disruption in the community from COVID-19.

We will post information about planning for this event when Public Health informs the city that we are clear to resume normal activities.

In the meantime, all agencies that form the Women’s Events network wish you good health and safety for you and your families during this difficult time.

The WEN Team

12/12/2019

It is with regret that the Ottawa Women’s Events Network (WEN) didn’t clearly communicate to presenters that they would receive an honourarium at the end of the December 6 vigil and panel on MMIWG2S. We recognize that can create an undue burden on contributors – leaving them unclear about their standing with respect to payment, and how to access it. We are committed to recognizing Indigenous contributors’ tireless activism and dedication that occurs in the community, by:

- Providing an honourarium for Indigenous Elders and contributors at public events;

- Discussing and agreeing together an appropriate amount and timing of payment according to the person’s needs, at the time of invitation.

This is part of an ongoing learning process, and we are open to ongoing critique and feedback to improve how we work.

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Le Réseau d’événements pour femmes d’Ottawa regrette de ne pas avoir indiqué clairement aux présentatrices que des honoraires leur seraient remis à la conclusion de la vigile du 6 décembre et de la table ronde sur les femmes et les filles autochtones disparues ou assassinées. Nous sommes conscientes que notre oubli a pu peser injustement sur les contributrices, laissant planer un doute quant au paiement et à la manière dont elles le recevraient. Sachez que nous avons à cœur de reconnaître le dévouement et le militantisme infatigables de nos contributrices autochtones dans le milieu, ce qui inclut les sages autochtones. Voilà pourquoi nous leur versons des honoraires pour toute contribution à un événement public. Par respect pour les besoins individuels, nous nous engageons de plus à discuter à l’avenir de ces honoraires et du moment de leur paiement dès qu’une invitation sera faite.

Nous avons appris, et nous continuons d’apprendre. N’hésitez surtout pas à nous faire part de vos commentaires et observations afin que nous puissions continuer de nous améliorer.