Black Lives Matter.

General Behaviour for Anyone Participating in the BLM NL Rally

The following represents guidance for supporters and participants , some of which reflect provisions in existing law, which should be observed in addition to any constraints or conditions agreed before hand with local residents or imposed by the BLM NL.A.

Behaviour

All participants in the BLM NL Rally must:

• Behave with due regard and respect for the others and property around you.
• Avoid words and behaviours which could reasonably be perceived as provocative, threatening, Racist, abusive, insulting, lewd, violent. Or Anti police/Government.
• Obey the lawful directions of Rally organisers and Marshalls at all times, from assembly to dispersal.
• Abide by the conditions of this Code of Conduct.
• Comply with RNC directions and in accordance with legislation and rules/ bylaws of the city of St.Johns.B.

Dress

• No Gang, criminal organisation, Racist or anti police/government Clothing, regalia, including emblems or insignia of a Gang, criminal organisation, Racist or anti police/government bodies, is to be worn or displayed at any time during the BLM NL Rally.

Rally

• Whenever possible, participants should be positioned on the side walk so as to allow for the free flow of traffic, or as otherwise stipulated by RNC.

Route

• Participants should keep to the designated route as directed by the BLM NL Marshalls and RNCE.

Alcohol

• Alcohol should not be consumed prior to, or during the BLM NL Rally. An organiser or Marshall, who believes a participant to be under the influence of alcohol, must take the necessary measures to remove that person from the Rally this is to ensure the safety of the other participants.

Flags

• Flags often have a legitimate historical significance, but in no circumstances should flags relating to a Gang, criminal organisation, Racism or anti police/government ever be displayed

Marshalls

Marshalls must be:

• Be properly trained
• Be briefed by the organisers prior to the Rally
• Carry proof of their status, including names and relevant information, at all times during the event, and provide this information to police on request
• Be fully aware of their responsibilities and role
• Be highly visible
• Not consume alcohol before or during the rally
• Be prepared to identify to the police any persons in the rally who may be committing any offence against the criminal law.

Policing

• Organizers of the BLM NL Rally must cooperate with the police from the time of submission of the notice of intention to Rally until the Rally’s dispersal.

Dispersal

• When the Rally has concluded, all those taking part must disperse immediately. It will be the responsibility of the organisers to ensure compliance with police instructions in this regard.

Abiding by Conditions

• Organizers must ensure that all participants in any Rally have been informed, either verbally or in writing, of any conditions imposed.

Signage

Signage is encouraged as it displays and reflects your feelings on the issues being faced by the Black/POC community. Threatening, Racist, abusive, insulting, lewd, violent or anti police/Government signage/banners are strictly prohibited this Rally is a peaceful event with the intention on unifying, highlighting injustice and inequality faced by Black and POC in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Hosted by The Social Justice Co-op NL, The Anti-Racism Coalition of NL, and BLM NL
• A discussion on how we can respond in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and stand up to police brutality at home, throughout North America, and around the world.
• Want to act but not sure how? It’s important that white folks listen a lot right now, take direction and leadership from racialized folks, and offer help and solidarity without taking up space that isn’t ours.
• Topics of Discussion: include but aren’t limited to: teach ins, solidarity protests,anti-racist skill building for white folks, etc.
• RSVP for the meeting using this form: https://forms.gle/wsPGkyZcwi4iSLyZ6
• Please RSVP because they’ve recently had some unwelcome meeting hackers and need to send out a pass-code to participants to ensure this meeting is hacker free.