07/27/2023
So excited to see all of you in just a few days on July29ᵗʰ @ Velvet Nightclub And Lounge 🥳 Here's a few general guidelines on how we can collaboratively facilitate a safe environment for everyone! 💞
Q***r spaces are sacred! Period. 🌈
This event is an ideal context to be playful and experiment, but we really strive to foster an environment predicated with an ethos of love & care. This starts with how we look after ourselves and those around us.
Respect others’ identities and backgrounds, including pronouns and names. Assume positive intent. If someone does or says something that crosses a boundary, gently let them know, but do not assume they intended harm.
We have zero tolerance for violence, harassment and abuse. Take care of your own safety. If you are not feeling well or feel unsafe, reach out. If you witness any abusive or inappropriate behaviour, let the staff know. If a friend is not doing well, don’t hide them in a dark corner. No judgment. No shame. Consume responsibly, drink water, ask for consent, listen, get some fresh air… don’t overdo it!
Remember, we are all learning! ❤
We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk [bee-oth-uck], whose culture has now been erased forever. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk [uk-dah-hum-gook] (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq [mee-gum-maq]. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu [in-new] of Nitassinan [ne-tass-eh-nen], the Inuit [in-new-eet] of Nunatsiavut [nu-nat-see-ahvut], and the Inuit of NunatuKavut [nu-nah-tuhk-ah-vut]. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.