Values

We check in and revisit our values regularly. As we grow and learn, we aim to do better. Sometimes our perspectives shift or deepen, and we want that reflected in this work.

At Ablaze, we identify as intersectional feminists which means that we recognize that a person’s social and political identities combine to create both discrimination and privilege (Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw). We are actively confronting white supremacy and racism, classism, colonialism, the patriarchy, and other systems of oppression in ourselves, in our work, and in our communities.

We are committed to internalizing disability justice and working towards a radical form of inclusion where everyone’s needs are considered in order to explicitly ensure that they’re welcome and able to participate in a meaningful way. These concepts can broadly be considered as equity measures, but we believe it’s important to specifically name the systems that both oppress and support.

We recognize that Decolonization is crucial for moving forward in a just way. This includes personal and systemic work. 

We honour lived and living experience and strive to support and centre those who have been marginalized by oppressive systems. We value compassion and accountability – for ourselves, for those we work with, and for the larger community.

We reject the concept of scarcity at all levels meaning that we embrace collaboration, amplification, and support.

We at Ablaze strive to learn out loud and in public so that we can share both our mistakes and our triumphs, how we’ve learned and how we’re still learning, and so we can contemplate in community and share emerging practices.

If you’re interested in revising and refreshing your values, we’d love to talk with you!