The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.
We celebrated diversity and showcased everyone's culture with 'mini mosaics' posters and soup & bannock!
While some libraries are ditching their books in
favor of the laptops, e-readers, and mp3 players, there's one library
that believes stories are much better shared when they come from the
source. At the Human Library, you actually borrow people.
The concept is simple - instead of checking out a book, you "borrow" a
person who has stories to tell gathered from a unique life experience.
For half an hour, you can sit down with someone, all of whom have incredible stories
to share.. and unlike a book, they're able to answer your questions and
tailor the storytelling experience to you.
And this is exactly what we did for one night at the University.
And this is exactly what we did for one night at the University.
We celebrated diversity and showcased everyone's culture with 'mini mosaics' posters and soup & bannock!
 |
| Alex talked about her family and things that are important to her |
 |
| Amy came to Australia when she was 17 and told us all about Scotland |
 |
| Lauren moved to Australia from Wales when she was 11 |
 |
| Canadian students also had experiences to share - here about Nigerian culture |
 |
| Holly used to be Robbie Williams 'neighbour' - they both shared stomping grounds at Stoke-on-Trent |
 |
| Sara shared about her Italian heritage |
 |
| Canada has got First Nations, Meti and Inuits - Jane Carriere shared from her Meti background |
 |
| Heather told us about her Saltaux background - her grandfather was a chief and formed one of the treaties! |
 |
| These Canadian students share from their French and Eastern European backgrounds |
Yes, I also shared. You can see my poster on the table behind Heather (orange/Sapmi), but we forgot to take a picure :(
After the Mini Mosaic sharing about our culture and traditions, we had soup & bannock...and PUMPKIN CARVING for Halloween - which is a big tradition in Canada.
 | ||||
Sharing of culture is so important - for understanding others, but not least understanding ourselves.
Human Libraries uses innovative methods designed to promote dialogue, reduce prejudices and encourage understanding. The main characteristics of the project are to be found in its simplicity and openness, modelled on an approach used world wide. Any Human Library sets up a comfortable space for dialogue and interaction where members of the public are given the opportunity to speak informally with a 'book' who tells a story about her or his experience. A 'reader' can enter the story by asking questions or telling about their own experiences. It's up to reader and human book how they will use the half hour they can spend together.
Human Libraries uses innovative methods designed to promote dialogue, reduce prejudices and encourage understanding. The main characteristics of the project are to be found in its simplicity and openness, modelled on an approach used world wide. Any Human Library sets up a comfortable space for dialogue and interaction where members of the public are given the opportunity to speak informally with a 'book' who tells a story about her or his experience. A 'reader' can enter the story by asking questions or telling about their own experiences. It's up to reader and human book how they will use the half hour they can spend together.
Human
Libraries enable groups to break stereotypes by challenging prejudice in a
positive and humourous manner. It is a concrete, easily transferable
and affordable way of promoting tolerance and understanding.
Isn't it great?!
No comments:
Post a Comment