RADSTORM AGREEMENT:
- I agree to the radstorm code of conduct which states : “Radstorm 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 (bandnames, lyrics, zines, etc,..)
- I acknowledge that radstorm is located on unceded unsurrendered Mi’kmaq territory
- I will not drink or do drugs at Radstorm. Radstorm is a dry venue 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 you actions.
- I will clean up after myself including removing all personal items from the jamroom, inkstorm and main room. “Everyone wants a revolution, but no one wants to do the dishes”
- I will not store my personal equipment and materials at radstorm without a detailed note with my name and contact information and whether or not other people are able to use it.
- Radstorm is a Pay What You Can organization, I will pay what I can not “what I want”, if I am unable to make payments for my use of the space I will contact a radstorm member and see how I can contribute my time/energy instead. I will e-transfer funds to radstormhalifax@gmail.com or inkstormscreen@gmail.com or contact a collective member to arrange cash payment. I will not leave cash in the space
- Radstorm is not-for-profit and collectively run by a group of volunteers, I will come to meetings and contribute when I can
- I agree to attend at least 1 meeting per year of my relevant collective (Anchor Archive, Sad Rad, Inkstorm, General Meetings, special committee meetings) AND contribute to the space in another way on at least 2 occasions per year
- I will be on the email list of the collective(s) I am active in
- I will not leave the space unlocked unless there is another Radstorm member present. I will verify with the other person that they are an active member of the space and that they have the current code
- I will not share the code with anyone, even bandmates unless they have also signed the agreement
- I will close the windows during jams and music events
- I will not smoke in the space
- Radstorm is an inclusive and supportive space, I will not make assumptions about people’s age, background, race, class, sexuality, gender, pronouns and abilities.
- I will not steal from the space. If I borrow something I will ask for permission beforehand via the collective email lists
- I agree that if I am running a show or public event I will stay until the end, cleanup and lock the door.
- I acknowledge that Radstorm is not responsible for any theft or missing items that I leave in the space
Shared Values / Guiding Principles / Goals of Radstorm:
-To be a space that is inclusive and supportive of people from all ages, backgrounds, races sexualities, genders, abilities.
-To be a space that offers access to resources and equipment for exploring and creating independent and alternative media, art, music & education
-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. **(see our code-of-conduct)
-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.
We acknowledge that Radstorm is located in K’jipuktuk on stolen and unceeded Mi’kmaq land and that Radstorm’s resources and space are afforded to us by centuries of colonialism and theft.
-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 art/music 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 and punk ethics
-To be a space that is accessible and challenges ableism. We acknowledge that accessibility comes in many forms and Radstorm aims to be accessible by being physically accessible, all-ages, affordable, intergenerational, and welcoming of neuro-diverse people.
Radstorm is located on the ground floor with a ramp to enter the front door. There are two single-stall gender neutral washroom with SHARPS containers. The washrooms may not be accessible to all people due to lack of grab bars and other equipment and needs improvement.