safer spaces policy

• We acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the  xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples.

• We aim to be an accessible and inclusive place where everyone can feel safe, welcome, and respected especially regarding: race/ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender presentation, gender identity, age, ability, mental health status, economic/social class, physical appearance, body size, condition or cost of their bicycle, religion, citizenship or citizenship status. 

• Staff members, volunteers, or shop users should not discriminate against an individual based on any of the above-mentioned items.

• We do not tolerate harassment of or by staff members, volunteers, or shop users.

• This is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ2I+ communities. Please ask which pronouns someone uses and do not assume someone’s gender identity based on their appearance.

• We will do our best to communicate with folks who do not speak English, or for whom English is a secondary language.

• We are aware that our location poses accessibility challenges and we will do our best to make this space accessible to everyone. If you are facing an accessibility issue, please inform a staff member.  Physical accessibility is a top priority in our long term planning.

• If you feel uncomfortable because of something that happened in this space, please talk to a staff member. We will actively respond to any violation.

• We acknowledge that our own work towards making our space safer and more welcoming is ongoing. We welcome suggestions on how to improve the safety and accessibility of our space and resources.