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GMS Human Library. Borrow a Living Book. 1. Dr. Chris Lorey (362.19). LGTBQI rights activist Professor at The University of New Brunswick (ret.) German Studies, Literature, Queer Studies Health and Disabilities. 2. Raymond Koehler (306.84). LGTBQI Activist Social Justice Champion - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
GMS Human Library
Borrow a Living Book
Dr. Chris Lorey (362.19)LGTBQI rights activist
Professor at The University of New Brunswick (ret.)German Studies, Literature, Queer Studies
Health and Disabilities
1
Raymond Koehler (306.84)LGTBQI Activist
Social Justice ChampionVolunteerism
Cancer Survivor
2
Sam Shakura (747)Rock House Style – Interior Designer/ Entrepreneur
Anti-Bullying ActivistBody Image
3
Loyal Wooldridge (302.343)Owner / Lead Stylist at Loyal Hair Therapy
Volunteerism / Community ActivismAnti-Bullying—I Am Campaign
4
Nicole Desson (362.7)Teenage pregnancy and adoptionReconnecting with adopted child
Music teacherKnitter
5
Mark Jennings-Bates (361.74)Rally4Life.orgPhilanthropistAdventurers
How to set a world record!
6
Constable Sherri Lund (363.2)
RCMPSchool Liaison Officer
ResiliencyPositivity
7
Ian Mackinnon (384.5) Afternoons with Ian Mackinnon on SunFM
Anti-BullyingResiliencyHumour
8
Susan Shawlee (296.4)Jewish Community Centre
JudaismBusiness Woman
9
Kaila Klassen (641.5)Contestant on MasterChef Canada
Re/Max RealtorSupporter of the Kelowna Gospel Mission
10
Todd Simpson (796.962)NHL Defenceman (10 seasons)
Captain of the Calgary Flames (‘97-99)Realtor
Battle of the Blades contestant (Season 3)Chairman YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
11
Wesla Wong (551.5)Global News Meteorologist
Mississippi State University degree in MeteorologySFU degree in Criminology and Communications
Playing piano and soccer
12
Dale & Leanne Froese (616.85)
Living with Down SyndromeWorking at Starbucks
ResiliencyStaying Positive
13
Mike De Guevara (970)WFN Councillor
WFN Quality of LifeWFN Employment Opportunities
WFN Land
14
Brian Eli (970)WFN Councillor
Okanagan Nation AllianceConnecting Youth and Elders
15
Lita Prince (997)Polynesian Dancing Polynesian Culture
16
Linda Kovach (793.3)Belly Dancing
Artistic Director at Banat Al Raks
17
Josh Hoggan w/ Nicole Kranabetter (005.2 and 910)
Computer Programming EntrepreneurStarting a business as a Teen (KOINGO Software
INC.)World Travel
Hiking Addiction.ca
18
Evan Orloff (956)Judaism and Israel
Social JusticeDanceTravel
19
Janice Blakey (792.4)Irish Dance
20
Carmen Froment (387.74) Flight AttendantWriter / Author
Francophone Cultural Society
21
Shelby (306)LesbianWriterArtist
22
Ami Catriona w/Victoria and Joanne
(362.59)Kelowna Gospel MissionWorking with Homeless
Working with Addicts and those in Recovery
23
Mike Mc (391.7)Don’t Look Down Tattoo
PiercerBody Modification
24
Avtar Singh Longiye (005.2)Senior Localization Coordinator at Club Penguin
(Walt Disney)Learning/ Speaking multiple languages
Sikhism
25
Ryan Olson (777.7)Club Penguin
AnimatorVideo Production
26
Thomas Kjorven (781)Musician
Music ProducerOwner of a Rock Wall Landscaping Company
His son was born very premature (@24 weeks)
27
Jaquel Boersema (362.29)Recovered Addict
Breast Cancer Survivor
28
Nikita Sapkota (325.1)
Immigrated to Canada from NepalFamily owns and operates Everest Restaurant
29
Falko Kriel (615.892)Survived a nearly fatal illness
AcupuncturistAuthor /Poet
Kung Fu
30
David Lea (796.815) Mixed Martial Arts Founder of Toshido
31
Drew Milliken (796.93)Manager—One Boardshop
32
Desiree (362.76)Mental Illness/ Depression
Living in PovertyAbuse
Single Parent HomeResiliency
33
Riley (158)What it is like to have a brother who has passed
away.Growing up with a Mom with a challenging past.
34
Jordan (306.89)What it is like to have parents in a custody battle
DivorceChoosing sides
35
Jeff Falke (781)Pastor
MusicianMusic Producer
36
Kerry-Lee Brown (770)Photography
Stay-at-home MomLandscape Design
37
Jackie Jennings-Bates (361.74)Rally4Life.org
Building wells in AfricaPhilanthropy / Volunteerism
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