Foundation & Roots – Space User Agreement

Our Agreements, Values, Principles and Guidelines are rooted in Dharmic, Queer, Feminist and Somatic wisdom and guide how we gather, practice, and grow together. Although imperfect, all members and anyone accessing our space is invited to strive towards and uphold these values, principles and agreements.

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Space Agreements

Our living space agreements anchor and support the longevity and safety of all those using our space. In becoming a professional MTLHS member you agree to strive towards and uphold the following:  

• Consent
  Seek permission as much as possible and honour one's own and others boundaries (e.g. invite active, ongoing consent before engaging in physical touch).
• Respect Self
  Take ownership and care of your own needs, wants and limits (e.g. make requests, step back, lean in and respect bodily needs).
• Respect the Space
  Take mindful care of the space and all within it (e.g. refrain from stealing, misusing or damaging the space and others belongings).
• Sobriety
  Abstain from the use of alcohol and substances that alter your baseline.
• Do No Harm
  Refrain from intentional wrongdoing and forms of harm (e.g. verbal attacks, bullying, harassment, physical violence, threats, etc.).
• Cultural Dignity
  Demonstrate respect and dignity to all ethnic and cultural traditions (e.g. acknowledge the lineages and teachers from an offering and refrain from cultural appropriation).

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Our Values

Our core values are the roots of MTL Space. They anchor us in shared beliefs and actions.

• Equity
  The active commitment to fairness and justice by uplifting those most marginalized.
• Compassion
  The practice of recognizing suffering in all beings and responding with loving-kindness.
• Integrity
  The alignment of our thoughts, words, and actions with honest, ethical clarity.
• Humility
  The acknowledgment that we are different and cannot fully know another's struggle.
• Authenticity
  The courage to show up with genuine presence and honor each other's truths.

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Our Principles

Regardless of identity, our guiding principles invite all members to orient towards a shared professional vision or true north.

• Accountability
  Take ownership of your actions and decisions (e.g. acknowledge rupture, show up to process and repair conflict).
• Systemic Healing
  Acknowledge systemic trauma and work towards liberation for all beings especially those marginalized by racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, classism, and other forms of oppression.
• Intersectionality
  Recognize intersectionality as inseparable and compounding experiences in order to move beyond single identity categories.
• Accessibility
  Prioritize practices and offer options that reduce barriers for those most marginalized (e.g. offering sliding scale, hybrid events or varying levels of participation)
• Non-Violence
  Resist hatred, discrimination and dehumanization (e.g. lateral violence, cancel culture, peer shunnings, bullying and marginalized peer-on-peer violence) by fostering compassionate and peaceful forms of change and communication.  

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Through collaboration and connection, this living document including our values, principles and agreements are subject to change. Members are encouraged to propose amendments and additions during quarterly review of our foundation & roots membership agreement. For more information, feel free to reach out at hello@mtlhealing.space