The Cellar is a dry venue (but not a “sober” space) that operates with a harm-reduction philosophy. This means if you need to use or drink before coming to the space you will not be turned away for being under the influence but you will still be held accountable for your actions. Please do not drink or do drugs inside the Cellar during events or on the sidewalk directly outside.
The Cellar does not tolerate violence, hatred, or oppressive behaviour. This includes but is not limited to sexualized violence or harassment, racism, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, ageism, and ableism. Violation of this code of conduct includes language, behaviour, content created or shared in the space (ex. posters, zines). If you witness any actions or communication to this effect, please inform a keyholder as soon as you can. You will be taken seriously. Emails can be sent to thecellarvancouver@protonmail.com.
✧ To be a space that is inclusive and supportive of people from all ages, backgrounds, races sexualities, genders, and abilities.
✧ To be a space that promotes learning, creativity & skill-sharing through respect, collaboration & mutual support
✧ To be a dry space for public events that operates from a harm-reduction philosophy
✧ To be a space that does not tolerate violence, hatred, or oppressive behaviour.
✧ To be a critical, political, and social justice focused space that provides access and resources to people and groups organizing against oppressions.
✧ To be an anti-racist space that challenges white supremacy.
✧ To be a space that is engaged in Indigenous Solidarity/self-determination.
✧ To be a space that is queer-, trans-, two-spirited-, non-binary- and sex-positive, and challenges homophobia, transphobia, sexism and the patriarchy.
✧ To be a space that is based upon the values of anti-capitalism – to operate not-for-profit and not view people’s labour or knowledge as commodities to exploit or profit from.
✧ To be a space that challenges classism, and offers affordable/ pay-what-you-can resources
✧ To be a space that is not-for-profit, volunteer and collectively run in an accountable and transparent way
✧ To be a space that embraces a DIY / Do-It-Together approach
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