Ceremonies are taking place all over the country Sunday to mark the memory of the 14 women who were killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal, Dec. 6, 1989.

Two events have been planned in Montreal.

One took place at noon, hosted by women’s and aboriginal groups who gathered at Place du 6 décembre 1989 at the corner of Decelles Ave. and Queen Mary Rd.

Chantal Hebert was a student at the school when the shooting occurred, and now brings her daughter to the memorial.

“She becomes aware that violence against women is completely unacceptable but it's still going on,” she said.

Many say women are still the most vulnerable to violence and abuse in society, including women in native communities.

“People that have been working in the community grassroots have known that this is a systemic problem,” said Chantel Henderson of Missing Justice.

Johnny Wylde says he suspected his daughter Sindy Ruperthousewas being abused by her boyfriend in Val d'Or when she went missing 18 months ago.

“The only thing we want is to find our daughter,” he said.

Wylde's daughter was the first thread in a larger web of alleged physical and sexual abuse against indigenous women in the small mining town.

Quebec Aboriginal Affairs Minister Geoffrey Kelley said the criminal investigation against the Surete du Quebec police officers continues in Val d'Or, but the government aims to do more.

“We've also added a great deal of help in terms of social services, counsellors who are working with not only in Val d'Or but a few of the other native friendship centres across Quebec,” he said.

Trudeau to attend event on Mont Royal

A second event organized by the City of Montreal will take place at 5 p.m. at the Mont Royal lookout. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to attend.

A moment of silence will be observed, and 14 light beams will be turned on, one at a time, a few seconds apart, as the names of the 14 victims are read.

The 20-minute shooting rampage in Univeriste de Montreal in 1989 sparked a national debate about gun control.

The killer ranted during the attack that feminists had spoiled his life.

Both events on Sunday are calling for an end to violence against women.