The Central Okanagan School District is getting in touch with diversity this month.

This year is the 10th anniversary of Harmony Day, a day where Canadians celebrate their diverse backgrounds.

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In preparation for the day, the district held a Living Library on Thursday which featured stories, performances, and speeches by presenters from around the Okanagan and the world.

The presenters worked with groups of students and shared stories with them.

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Around 150 middle school students and 18 presenters filled the gym at the Hollywood Road Educational Services building in Rutland for the event.

Every middle school in the district attended with around 15 students from each school.

Each school is doing something different for Harmony Day, said Yanow.

Harmony Day is held on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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For more information visit the Harmony Day .

Harmony Day will be brought to Wednesday's Central Okanagan School Board to officially declare Feb. 15 as Harmony Day as part of Human Rights Month.

Pink Shirt Day, Feb. 22, is also set to be declared.