To honour National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the Moose Jaw Transition House will be hosting a luncheon to get together with a special guest speaker, Lani Elliot.

Elliot sadly was the victim of domestic violence. Growing up in a foster home in Abernethy, Saskatchewan, she began pursuing her dreams of joining the police by becoming a special constable for the RCMP at age 19. Her dreams of becoming a regular member of the police force when her marriage ended with a terrible act of violence that left her with broken legs, homeless and had to raise her two children on her own.

Left in a tough and horrible situation, Elliot rebuilt her life for her sons, and with the help of various shelters and organizations, Lani was determined to end the cycle of violence so that she and her children could live happy, fulfilling lives.

Now, she travels across North America as a motivational speaker sharing a message of hope and inspiring positive change in those who may be struggling with the many issues related to domestic violence and sexual violence, including self-worth, and positive mental health.

Elliot is accomplished in many fields including writing, photography, and acting and is currently speaking in schools about healthy relationships and prevention.

"Sharing that message of struggle and how you can overcome that and really how to end the cycle of violence for, not just for herself, but also for her children," explained Lori Lancaster, Executive Director of the Transition House. "She's a very well spoken person and has a lot to say that really speaks to today."

Tickets are available for $15 with the luncheon taking place from 12 pm to 2 pm on December 6th. You can get your tickets by emailing thousedir@sasktel or by calling 306-693-6511.

"Anyone who is interested in ending violence, gender-based violence, violence against children, violence in any form in the community, we invite everyone certainly that wants to honour the women that were killed in Montreal so many years ago in that terrible act of violence at the Polytechnique," Lancaster added.