Equity Statement:
PROPELLER ART GALLERY recognizes the dignity and worth of all people by equitably treating everyone, consulting the communities in which we are embedded, and making sure all voices can be heard. Propeller values the contributions made by all its members and audiences. We recognize the barriers of discrimination and disadvantage faced by human rights protected groups, and seek to create an environment of equality for all people regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, same-sex partnership, age, marital status, family status, immigrant status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliation, level of literacy, language and/or socioeconomic status.
Code of Conduct
- Each member has equal status regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, the politics of their artwork, or membership on the Board.
- The Gallery is a partnership between members, who are expected to treat each other and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
- Members are obligated to place the interests of the gallery ahead of any personal considerations.
- Where actual or perceived conflicts arise, members are required to disclose any personal interest they may have in the matter.
- Members may be privy to confidential information regarding the Propeller community but are not permitted to use this information for personal gain at any time.
Anti-Discrimination
PROPELLER ART GALLERY prohibits actions that discriminate contrary to the Human Rights Code on any of the following grounds:
- age
- ancestry
- colour
- race
- citizenship
- ethnic origin
- place of origin
- creed
- disability
- family status
- marital status
- gender identity
- gender expression
- sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- sexual orientation
- receipt of public assistance
- record of offences
Anti-Harassment
Harassment is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code, and PROPELLER ART GALLERY will take all necessary measures to deal with a situation of harassment. This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, members, consultants, contract workers and loaned personnel to/of PROPELLER ART GALLERY
Penalties
Discrimination or Harassment will not be tolerated, condoned, or ignored by PROPELLER ART GALLERY. A claim of discrimination or harassment will be investigated and if proven, disciplinary measures will be applied. For staff, disciplinary measures may include suspension, suspension without pay, or termination of employment. For members and volunteers, disciplinary measures may include the suspension or termination of membership status and eligibility to volunteer.
Definitions
Discrimination: Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups on the basis of grounds listed above. Discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional, has the effect of preventing or limiting access to opportunities, benefits, or advantages that are available to other members of society. It is not a discriminatory practice to adopt or carry out a special program designed to relieve hardship or economic disadvantage, or to assist disadvantaged persons or groups to achieve or attempt to achieve equal opportunity, or that is likely to contribute to the elimination of the infringement of rights under the Human Rights Code.
Harassment: a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known, or ought reasonably to be known, to be unwelcome.
Equity: The recognition of the dignity and worth of every person and the provision of equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law. Equity does not mean treating people the same without regard for individual differences.
Diversity: The presence of a wide range of human qualities and attributes within a group, organization, or society. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to age, ancestry, colour, culture, ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, physical and intellectual ability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
Inclusion: The creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community.
Propeller’s Handling of Complaints
If you wish to file a complaint, the process is outlined below:
- Email our Chair of the Board or call them. If you are not comfortable contacting our Chair, you can choose to reach out to a board member that you feel comfortable with. All contact information is available from the “members-only” link on our website. You can also call or email our Gallery Director who can also provide this information. Serious complaints may require the complainant to document the facts. The Chair may share this information confidentially with our Board of Directors. If the Chair and Board agree that there is a need to share this information further, through contacting a specific individual to verify your claims, or we find it necessary to seek outside advice, we will ask your permission beforehand and disclose to you, what will be shared and with whom it will be shared.
- The resolving time of a complaint may vary considerably depending on its nature. Please communicate your degree of urgency to us. We will however do all that we can to address it in a timely manner.
- Once the Chair, and/or our Board has reviewed the complaint and has had the time to consider solutions, they will respond to you and let you know what actions are to be taken and an approximate timeline.
