Mantra #7 — The Underground Ethics CharterThat's what a real community is — One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter, an ethical framework for a more conscious nightlife culture.
Participate ↓"A living community protects itself. Benevolent vigilance prevents problems before they appear."
Collective protection creates a real sense of safety.
Watch out for each other — that's what a real community is.
Everyone stays attentive to the well-being of those around them. The community is stronger when it protects itself. Benevolent vigilance saves situations before they escalate.
We pay attention to the distress signal proposed by the Canadian Women's Foundation. Taking care of each other keeps the rhythm going. Everyone is part of the overall safety and harmony. Seeing, supporting, reporting — that's participating in collective health.
This agreement is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé.
The following capsules nourish this reflection:
The Charter is built through connection — to yourself, to others, to the night. Your voice directly shapes its final form.
