What we’re about
Victoria Aces and Aros is a social group for people who identify with the asexual and/or aromantic umbrellas*, folks who are questioning, and respectful allies**. Our community is a place for folks to meet others like them and have some fun! We (hope to) host outdoor gatherings, board game nights, and other social activities. Don't see something that interests you? We'd love it if you hosted an event too!
All of our events take place on unceded W̱SÁNEĆ & lək̓ʷəŋən territories. We take every effort to respect the land and the peoples who have inhabited it since time immemorial.
We're also committed to being a community that welcomes and embraces diversity! This includes BIPOC, trans, disabled, and neurodivergent folks. All of our events are scent-free, so please avoid wearing any products with fragrances.
* This includes identities like aromantic, allo-aro, asexual, demiromantic, demisexual, grayromantic, gray-asexual, and many more!
** Respectful allies are welcome. If you're coming as a friend or aid, that's totally okay! However, this is not a space for you to learn about our identities for the first time. If you're unsure whether you should come, please email victoria@acesandaros.org first.
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Group Guidelines
1. Treat everyone with respect. We do not tolerate racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. Bullying, threats, and harassment are also unacceptable.
2. Respect everyone’s identities and the pronouns they use. If you use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize, correct yourself, and move on.
3. Everyone makes mistakes. Assume that everyone has positive intentions. Be humble in accepting when you make a mistake, and practice forgiveness wherever possible.
4. No single person can represent an entire identity or group. Speak from your own experiences, and respect that other people may have different perspectives.
5. Respect everyone’s privacy. Unless you have their permission, do not share anyone else’s identities, stories, or experiences with others. You must also get permission before taking and/or sharing a photo of someone.
6. This is a sex-positive and romance-positive space. This means that everyone should stay respectful of others’ decisions on whether or not they engage in sex or romance.
7. If you are uncomfortable with something another member has done or said, bring it to the attention of the host at the event or email an organizer at victoria@acesandaros.org. We will do our best to handle all disagreements between group members.
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These guidelines are adapted from a guide that will be posted on http://acesandaros.org. They are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.