2024 Sessions

Human Library

15 minute sessions  •  Daily at 3:20pm (Anishinaabe)

What if books were people, and people were books? For one thing, you could ask them questions. You could have them expand on points of interest. You could thank them!

At Mindcamp this year we're going to have a Human Library: a small, carefully curated selection of human "books" that Mindcampers can "borrow" for a 15-minute private conversation focussed on the topic of the book title. The underlying purpose of a Human Library is to give people a chance to talk to folks they would not normally have a conversation with, or (in our case) have a conversation that might not necessarily work over the dinner table.

The Human Library will be open for an hour at 3:20 each day. Click here for our current catalogue of Human Books... and a chance to reserve one (or more) in advance!

The Skinny: 3 things you will do in this session

  • Talk to a human book
  • Have a one-of-a-kind conversation
  • Meet someone new (or a new side of someone you know)
Robert Wakulat
Toronto, ON
Robert is the Managing Director of Courage Co-Lab Inc., where he connects corporate partners to creative processes. He is a Founding Law Partner at Wakulat Dhirani LLP, a professional services from embedded at the Centre for Social Innovation where he focuses on supporting social entrepreneurs working to alleviate social or environmental challenges. Robert is highly sought after to lead workshops on corporate law and enterprise structure across the GTA with community-based organizations, the Toronto Public Library and postsecondary institutions such as Ryerson University’s Social Innovation Zone. This includes recurring guest instructor roles with the School for Social Entrepreneurs and Toronto Artscape’s Launchpad program for creative entrepreneurs. Robert loves exploring provocative questions and often co-hosts “Kitchen Table Conversations” on topics that pique his personal and professional interest.

designwithcourage.com

Robert is a returning presenter.

Franca Leeson
Toronto, ON
I'm a freelance consultant, trainer, and web content strategist. I've presented loads of sessions at Mindcamp Canada, Mindcamp Chile, and Mindcamp Southwest, and at CREA in Italy.

My passion is promoting, supporting, and frequently also organizing and staffing the Mindcamp Youth Program. Watching young Mindcampers grow from wee to teen to adult has been an amazing experience.

I also cuddle babies as a volunteer at a neonatal ICU.

Franca is a returning presenter.

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