Asian Heritage Month Celebration: Japanese Canadian Human Library

Join us to celebrate Asian Heritage Month as we honor Asian cultures and traditions while building connections and a stronger sense of belonging together:

• Japanese Canadian Human Library Showcase*
• Community Dialogue

May is officially recognized as Asian Heritage Month in Canada.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Time: 3:00PM – 6:00PM

Venue: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

(address: 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby V5E 4M7)

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

This a FREE event! Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register by May 23, 2026:

Spaces are limited. First come, first served.

Ticket Limit: To ensure as many community members as possible can join, we kindly ask that each order registers for a maximum of four tickets (one email address per person).

Registration Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent to registered participants by BIPT — this, not the Eventbrite ticket, confirms your attendance.

Cancellation: As spaces are limited, if you cannot attend, please reply to the registration confirmation email or cancel your ticket on Eventbrite to allow others to participate.

Thank you!

*What is Human Library?

A Human Library is an interactive event where people, called "books," share their personal experiences to challenge stereotypes and foster understanding.

Concept and Purpose: The Human Library is a global movement that began in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000. Unlike traditional libraries, it lends people instead of books. These "human books" are individuals who have experienced prejudice, social exclusion, or stigma, and participants, known as "readers," can ask them questions to better understand their experiences and challenge their own biases. The primary goal is to reduce prejudice, promote empathy, and encourage dialogue between people from different backgrounds.

How It Works: During a Human Library event, each human book shares their life story, including challenges, values, and experiences of discrimination. The events are designed to be interactive and personal, allowing readers to ask difficult questions and gain insights that are not possible through conventional learning through open dialogue.

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