KlezKanada values a diversity of participants and viewpoints. We aim to create a safe environment and uphold inclusion and equity at all KlezKanada events, whether digital or in-person. If issues come up during programming, or there are informal moments that feel sensitive for you, we ask you to remember the fact that these issues can be complex and to stay respectful of others as well as your own emotions. 

Below, you can find KlezKanada’s community guidelines, including some suggestions about online etiquette. We expect that our attendees will respect these guidelines. Our policy for responding to breaches of conduct is below.

 

Acknowledgments

Our Community Guidelines were developed from  our work on equity and inclusion over recent years, and are based largely on discussions between, amongst others, Zoe Aqua, Joanna Britton, Maia Brown, Asa Brunet-Jailly, Magdalena Hutter, Jeyn Levison, Sebastian Schulman, Rebecca Turner, Avia Moore, and Michael Winograd. It also draws, with thanks, on texts from Annie Kaufman and the “Let My People Sing” program. The guidelines have been updated to reflect that KlezKanada now offers both digital and in-person programming. It’s a living document: we invite you to read, engage and give us your feedback so we can continue to grow these ideas throughout this week and in future years.