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Rules and Guideleines
Rules & Guidelines
Remember: you are a representative of your community. Others will look to you and follow your lead.
It is important to set a good example and remember, it is a matter of respect!
Respect for all participants at the event including Elders, delegates, chaperones, volunteers, guests, presenters, and service personnel. This includes respecting everyone’s social and cultural values.
Respect for the people whose communities and territories we are hosted by.
Respect for the regulations and standards of BCAAFC, the venue, and host community.
Everyone has the right to:
Be listened to
Be believed
Be safe
Ask for help
Participate on an equitable basis
Be respected and treated fairly
Attendee Rules
Please read these rules before you arrive. Anyone who does not follow these rules will have all privileges suspended, along with their group, and will be asked to leave.
- GOV is a safe space and no violence of any kind will be tolerated. Please report any violence, bullying, or harassment to staff ASAP.
- No substance use on the premises including but not limited to alcohol, vapes, smoking and other recreational substances.
- All attendees at GOV agree to abide by the rules and guidelines for behaviour, including wearing wristband and nametag at all GOV events.
- We have a zero tolerance policy for weapons, criminal activity, and violence.
- Attendees who have been asked to leave a previous GOV due to a breach of conduct are not able to attend GOV again unless they have worked with BCAAFC staff to address the conduct concern and been approved to attend. Group owners are responsible for ensuring that all group members do not have any outstanding concerns
- Criminal record checks are required for anyone over 18 attending GOV; failure to provide a CRC by the deadline could result in not being admitted to the event.
* The exception to this policy is the cultural and ceremonial use of Indigenous traditional medicines such as tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweet grass. The GOV team needs to pre-approve the use of these before the event. If you plan on using any plant medicines, please email: [email protected].