The document discusses Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) promotion of the Human Library, an event where "Living Books" share their personal stories and experiences to help connect communities and foster understanding between diverse groups. The Human Library originated in Denmark in 2000 and has since expanded to 33 countries. At CIC, Living Books represent various communities, clients, employees, and help provide learning opportunities for others in a fun, positive way. The goal is to promote multiculturalism and a shared sense of belonging in Canada.

1. Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Learn at Work Week
Did you know?
Bringing communities together… •The first Human Library
was launched in Denmark
in 2000
•The Human Library has
grown in popularity, with
Connecting and sharing experiences through the Human Library by promoting multiculturalism, 33 countries now currently
involved!
and fostering a sense of pride and a belonging in Canada.
Promoting learning and support
What is a Human Library? in the workplace:
CIC’s vision for a stronger • a way for people to connect with
Canada: individuals in their community that •At CIC, Living Books are
•a safe and secure country with a they might not normally engage with representatives from different
shared bond of citizenship and communities, clients, and users. As
values; •an opportunity for people within an well, Living Books represent
organization to share ideas and employees from different parts of
•a country that continues to support experiences with one another the organization
our humanitarian tradition and draws
the best from the world to help build • human libraries promote •CIC’s Living Books provide free
a nation that is economically, tolerance, celebrate differences and networking and learning
socially, and culturally prosperous. encourage understanding of people opportunities in a fun, positive, and
who come from varied cultural or creative environment
Canada has become more diverse; lifestyle backgrounds
now home to people from over 200 •A great opportunity to “borrow” a
ethnic origins. What is a Living Book? Living Book for a given amount of
•Living Books are people who are time, and ask them what you want
•CIC reaches out to all Canadians to volunteers and share their stories to know
foster an increased intercultural with others in a safe environment
understanding, and to work towards •They vary in age, sex, and cultural
an integrated society with equal background
opportunity for all, regardless of race,
ethnicity, or religion. •Living Books are open, honest, and
enthusiastic about discussing their
values and experiences