Code de conduite
Notre code de conduite ne sont actuellement disponibles qu'en anglais.
KlezKanada unequivocally supports open and diverse creative expression and a shared commitment to community care and to doing no harm. All participants must agree to uphold the Code of Conduct when registering for the retreat or buying tickets to a KlezKanada event.
KlezKanada has a zero-tolerance policy towards any acts of discrimination, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse, destruction of property,harassment, or violence towards any festival participant or staff member on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, religion, language, national origin, political orientation, class, sexual orientation, gender or perceived gender identification, or levels of physical ability.
Any programs geared towards specific age groups, such as the scholarship program, are done to encourage participation by people who would otherwise be underrepresented in our programming. Making KlezKanada’s programs safer and more inclusive is essential to us whether we are meeting in person or online. Online harassment (verbal or written) is considered to be as serious as in-person harassment.
At KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat or other events, if any participant or Board or staff member experiences discrimination, destruction of property, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse, harassment, or violence from a member of the Board, faculty or staff or another retreat or event participant, that person is encouraged to report the incident(s) to the ombudsperson (by email: ombudsperson@klezkanada.org). The ombudsperson will anonymize the information you provide and then relay the information to the the Board of Directors to investigate, using such resources and methods as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
If the complaint is confirmed, the offender may be removed from the retreat at the discretion of the Board of Directors. If removed, that individual may not be allowed to participate in future events and will not receive reimbursement for any retreat or event fees.
If an individual is asked to leave the event, they will be accompanied by at least two people, who will be either a member of the staff or Board of Directors while they collect their belongings and be escorted offsite. A letter from the Executive Director and Chair of the Board stating the circumstances for the decision and future consequences will be sent to the person after the event. In the event that the person does not comply with the request to leave the event, a member of the Board and the Executive Director will determine if other means are required to ensure the individual safely leaves the venue.
Drug Policy
KlezKanada strictly prohibits the use of any illegal substance or drug at any time during the retreat and at any KlezKanada programs. Abuse of legally available substances such as alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis is strictly prohibited. Substance abuse may be defined as, but is not limited to: engaging in behaviour that results in the harm or discomfort of oneself or others; encouraging the use of any of the aforementioned substances by participants and staff under age 18 (minors); use of these substances by minors themselves. Participants and staff caught in violation of these rules will be removed from the retreat and may not be allowed to return in subsequent years. In the event that this occurs, no reimbursement will be offered to participants who are removed from the program. Use of tobacco and cannabis is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Designated smoking areas are provided for the consumption of tobacco and cannabis exclusively. Use of any other substances in these areas is prohibited.
Culture Communautaire
Something Troubling You? Come Talk to the Ombudsperson
If, for any reason, any questions or concerns arise, you can always talk to our ombudsperson. Their role will be to offer a neutral point of contact where anybody can feel free to speak in private.
Our ombudsperson for the Summer Retreat will be listed in the brochure. They will be holding "office hours" throughout the week, as listed in the brochure and posted on the participant information webpage. If you prefer to meet at another time or place, just ask! You may also reach out to the ombudsperson over email.
Confidential email address: ombudsperson@klezkanada.org. (Please note that this email is only active from August 1-September 30 each year).