MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF + EACH OTHER.
GET CONSENT.
HELP OTHERS FEEL WELCOMED + SAFE.
REMIND FRIENDS TO BE MORE SELF-AWARE.

REFLECT ON HOW INTOXICATION IMPACTS YOUR ABILITY TO DO THESE THINGS.

Our Goal

Sub Chakra hopes to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. This extends from our team to patrons, artists, and venue staff. Together, we build a community where everyone feels comfortable and respected.

As your Hosts, we prioritize your well-being and protection. We define a safer space as a supportive, non-threatening environment where you can freely express yourself and share your experiences without fear of discrimination or reprisal.

Join us in fostering this community spirit, and remember, if you need assistance or just want to talk, look for anyone wearing an orange lanyard with "Host." We’re here for you.

What We Are Doing

At Sub Chakra, we prioritize safety and inclusion in our community by implementing comprehensive harm reduction strategies:

  • Educating Our Team: All team members are trained in harm reduction principles and receive formal bystander intervention training.

  • Host Program: Our trained Hosts are easily identifiable at events and are available to address any concerns. We provide thought-provoking infographics at events and online to explain our initiatives and general harm reduction concepts.

  • Ethical Bookings: We select artists who respect safer spaces and have do not have a history of abusive behavior.

  • Venue Collaboration: We work closely with partner venues to ensure they align with our harm reduction ethos.

  • Hearing Protection: We offer and encourage the use of hearing protection at all our events.

  • Confidential Support: For harm reduction inquiries or disclosures, we provide a dedicated and confidential email: subchakra.resources@gmail.com.

Together, we can strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can express themselves freely and without fear.

What You Can Do

  • Take Care of Yourself: Prioritize your well-being by ensuring you're rested, hydrated, and nourished before and during events.

  • Take Care of Each Other: Look out for one another. Whether it's a stranger or a friend, if you notice someone who seems unwell or distressed, reach out to offer support or seek assistance from a Host.

  • Respect Boundaries: Always obtain consent before engaging in any interactions. Respect others' physical and emotional boundaries, including their identities, pronouns, and personal backgrounds.

  • Be Mindful of Impact: Recognize that your actions and words can have unintended effects on others. Validate others' feelings, regardless of your intentions, and understand that we're all continually learning and growing.

  • Speak Up: If you witness any inappropriate behavior or feel unsafe, don't hesitate to notify a Host (look for bright orange lanyards) or venue staff. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that Sub Chakra events take place on the lands of the Treaty 7 territory, traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Îyâxe (Stoney) Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. This land is home to the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations, as well as the Tsuut'ina and the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, encompassing Districts 5 and 6.

We acknowledge the original caretakers of this land and recognize the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples. We appreciate the privilege to gather here and acknowledge the profound significance of this land to Indigenous communities.

We understand that acknowledgments alone are not enough. True reconciliation begins with each of us committing to listen, learn, and act as called upon by the communities we live in and alongside.

 
 
 
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