How can I build my own Cultural Competency?
We need to recognize our long-held assumptions and potential biases, so we are able to learn and grow in an increasingly global environment.
Understanding various cultures helps us as individuals to build a larger world view. We need to recognize our long-held assumptions and potential biases, so we are able to learn and grow in an increasingly global environment.
Resources
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
Completing the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) provides key insights into how you make sense of cultural differences. For more information, members can contact Paul Gingras at SaskCulture or visit www.idiinventory.com.
Cultural Competence Self-Test (Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas)
Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal Reflection (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
Differences between Traditional Aboriginal Cultures and Mainstream Western Culture (Indigenous Works)
Cultural Competence Self-Test (adapted from Tawara D. Goode, Georgetown University Child Development Center – UAP)
Mapping Your Cultural Orientation (by Edward Hall, Geert Hofstede and Aperian Global, compiled by Natalia Dyba)
Gestures of Reconciliation (Project of Hope)
Training
Canadian Centre for Diversity: Understand Diversity and Inclusion E-learning Programs
Diversity and Inclusion programs (NorQuest College)
Critical Incidents for Intercultural Communication: An Interactive Tool for Developing Awareness, Knowledge and Skills (Norquest College)
Here Comes Everyone: Teaching in an Intercultural Classroom (Alberta Teachers Association)
Skills for Solidarity - Modules 1 - 5: Personal Story, Our Shared History, Mythbusting, Working Toward a New Relationship, and Where Do We Go From Here? (Lead Now)
More in Diversity & Inclusiveness
What is it?
Cultural Diversity is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Why is it important?
Policies for the inclusion and participation of all citizens are guarantees of social cohesion, the vitality of civil society and peace.
How can we build it in our organization?
No workplace is inclusive simply because it’s diverse.
How can we build more Inclusive Communities?
More and more municipalities are working on ways to engage the cultural diversity of their community and encourage inclusiveness.
How can I build my own Cultural Competency?
We need to recognize our long-held assumptions and potential biases, so we are able to learn and grow in an increasingly global environment.
Where can I find out more?
There are many organizations, locally, nationally and/or internationally, that support the growth of cultural diversity and inclusion.