Expectations & Code of Conduct
Hit That Jive Productions gathers in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), on the traditional lands of many Indigenous People, the First Nations of Treaty 6, and the Metis of Region 4. This land holds thousands of years of history, storytelling, and oral traditions. In the spirit of the treaty and its oral agreements we are all meant to share this land and are all treaty people.
We recognize that racism is embedded in our current systems and in the history of our country. We know that racial violence continues to be a lived experience for those in our community who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. Hit That Jive Productions is committed to seeking ways to amplify BIPoC artists and their voices.
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Hit That Jive Productions (HTJ) is commited to maintaining a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, abuse, and solicitation. Harassment includes conduct or comments, or the creation of a negative psychological and/or emotional environment that humiliates, excludes, or isolates an individual or group by focusing on their race, colour, place of origin, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited grounds within the Alberta Human Rights Act. Harassment also includes bullying, which is a form of aggression that may include physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. It can include persistent, offensive, abusive, intimidating or insulting behavior, abuse of power, and/or unfair sanctions which make the individual feel threatened, humiliated, and/or vulnerable.
All attendees, artists, staff, volunteers, and any other persons at our events are to be treated with respect and dignity. We provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate in all events and activities whenever possible. Participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, place of origin, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited grounds within the Alberta Human Rights Act will not be tolerated.
We believe in consent as a voluntary, ongoing, active, and conscious agreement to engage in the activity in question. Consent or a “yes” that is obtained through pressure, coercion, force, threats, or by inducing intoxication, impairment, or incapacity is not voluntary consent. Silence or ambiguity do not constitute consent. Additionally, there is no consent when:
•it is given by someone else.
•the person is unconscious, sleeping, or lacks the capacity to consent.
•it was obtained through the abuse of a position of power, trust, or authority.
•the person does not indicate “yes,” says “no,” or implies “no” through words or behaviours.
•the person changes their mind and withdraws their consent.
It is the responsibility of all parties wanting to engage in an activity to obtain clear consent from the other, and to recognize that consent can be withdrawn at any time.
HTJ commits to helping maintain a safer space that is inclusive to all, and will:
•Be mindful that our community is on Treaty Six land, and as such we are all Treaty persons
•Take an active role in maintaining a safe and inclusive space that embraces all forms of diversity
•Give individuals and groups who are speaking or performing our attention and respect
•Assume a positive intent from others and listen and learn when the impact of our actions may not match our intent
•Respect other’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual boundaries
•Seek out support when we are in need
•Be mindful of routes, facilities, and spaces that are designated for persons needing accessibility accommodations and avoid utilizing or blocking them
•Use a person’s pronouns
•Use inclusive language and listen and learn when language used may have been exclusive
•Engage in conversations about making our spaces move inclusive.
HTJ reserves the right to remove any individual without re-entry to maintain the safety and comfort of those participating. Violation of any of the above may result in being removed from event grounds, and/or banned from participating in future activities related to Hit That Jive Productions.
If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable or are concerned for the safety of yourself or someone else, let a staff member know.
For information about Hit That Jive health guidelines, please visit our Health Policy page.