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On Dec. 6, 2025, Pembroke and Petawawa held vigils marking the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, honoring 14 women and all victims of gender-based violence.
On December 6, 2025, residents of Pembroke and Petawawa observed the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, marking the 35th anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
Vigils in both towns honored the 14 women killed in Montreal and all victims of gender-based violence, including missing and murdered Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals.
Events included moments of silence, the laying of red and white roses, readings, songs, and land acknowledgments.
Speakers emphasized remembrance, survivor support, and the need to combat misogyny and systemic violence through education, solidarity, and action.
El 6 de diciembre de 2025, Pembroke y Petawawa celebraron vigilias para conmemorar el 35 aniversario de la masacre de la École Polytechnique, honrando a 14 mujeres y a todas las víctimas de violencia de género.