Carleton University Presents the Indigenous Human Library

January 22, 2014

Instead of borrowing a printed book, participants in the Indigenous Human Library will have the opportunity to borrow a “human book” and have a conversation. Participants can connect with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, and listen to their unique set of life experiences, stories and knowledge.

Carleton’s Indigenous Human Library is like a normal library – participants will have the opportunity to sit with a human book for 30 minutes. Book reservations for specific time slots will be available the day of the event, starting at 3:30pm in the University Centre’s Galleria.

Readers are expected to respect the books and return them in the same mental, physical, spiritual and emotional condition as they found them. Readers should keep an open mind and ask questions within the book’s discussion topic. Readers must also accept that books can say: “That chapter isn’t in this book” or simply end the conversation at any time.

When: Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Baker’s Grill, Fourth Floor, University Centre

Website with list of available books and other details: http://carleton.ca/aboriginal/cu-events/indigenous-human-library/

Note: Book reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for human book readings will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Galleria.

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For more information
Naomi Sarazin
(613) 520-2600 ext. 1468
naomi.sarazin@carleton.ca

Steven Reid
Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
(613) 520-2600, ext. 8718
(613) 265-6613
Steven_Reid3@Carleton.ca

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