This is a direct copy (with their permission) from homospun.wordpress.com ‘s safer spaces guidelines, thank you Homospun for all that you do and for writing these so succinctly. : ) We’ll be at your next dance!!!

Like Homospun, Queerposium is working to create safer, anti-oppressive spaces.

Please be mindful of the following guidelines while you participate in our events:

• Respect your own physical, mental and emotional boundaries
• Please communicate your needs and speak up if you are uncomfortable
• Remember you are welcome to take space away if you need time alone/away/quiet
• Respect the physical, mental and emotional boundaries of others – ask for consent before engaging in physical contact
• Avoid making assumptions about the identity, experiences, and/or histories of other people
• Respect the confidentiality of information and narratives shared with you
• Remember, everyone makes mistakes
• Try to speak with “I” statements and avoid personal attacks when communicating with others about mistakes they made
• Assume that others are acting and speaking from a place of positive intent
• Be aware of the impacts of your own behaviour and take responsibility for what you say and do
• Be open to being approached and talked with if you make a mistake
• Remember that we are gathered to share an open and engaging environment