Multicultural Society holds ‘living library’ of spirituality and faith to battle prejudice, promote understanding
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society is set to host a series of events it calls a Living Library at libraries in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Designed to battle prejudice, a Living Library encourages people to probe beneath the surface and learn about living, breathing people. The activity promotes understanding of diversity and challenges prejudices and stereotypes through dialogue. The focus is on faith communities—and the ‘living books’ involved come from a variety of backgrounds.
We speak with Terre Flower, manager of diversity programs at Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, and with Strider Headworth, who is a Druid elder and the current chairperson of Interfaith Nanaimo.