December 4: “After the Montreal Massacre”, Documentary Film & Panel Discussion

In remembrance of the 14 women murdered in the engineering building at École Polytechnique, WISE NL invites you to attend a viewing of the documentary film “After the Montreal Massacre” followed by a panel discussion and networking reception. Panel members will revisit their experiences in the aftermath of the tragedy and reflect on changes that may point towards a more positive future.

Panel

• Gerry Rogers, Filmmaker
• Eileen O’Brien, P.Eng. (MUN engineering student in 1989)
• Colleen Roche, B.Eng. 2000, McGill/École Polytechnique
• Amnesty Rose, Sexual Harassment Office, MUN
• Moderator – Gloria Montano, WISE NL President

About the Film

December 6, 1989. Sylvie Gagnon was attending her last day of classes at the University of Montreal’s École Polytechnique when a gunman entered the building. Separating the women from the men, he opened fire on the women students, yelling “You’re all a bunch of feminists.” Sylvie survived, while fourteen other women were murdered. This video makes the connection between the massacre and male violence against women, setting the stage for an exploration of misogyny and sexism.

Program 

• 6:45 – Doors Open
• 7:00 – Welcome and Introduction
• 7:10 – Showing of “After the Montreal Massacre”
• 7:40 – Panel Discussion
• 8:40 – Networking and refreshments

Attendance Details

• Event is free. Please click here to register.
• December 4, 2025
• 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, MUN.
  Registration is required for Zoom option.