Diversity & Cultural Competence Sadia Khan Durrani Presention For Practicum Lab

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES WOMEN HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE AT FOOTHILLS HOSPITAL Sharon Christie Outreach Program Attend community meetings Attend workshops Read articles Go to information sessions Varity of clients CALGARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE SOCIETY Swati Fernando Fill up forms Document the session on computer Help supervisor with her clients Most Clients speaks Punjabi

Looking at dates on passport for forms Birth Landing in Canada Going to India For example 01/05/1984 27/05/2007 15/07/2008 15/10/2008 Landing in Canada = India Going to India = Canada Coming to Canada = India For example 27/05/2007 = Pakistan 15/07/2008 = Canada 15/10/2008 = Pakistan Present = Canada

Me at Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre and Women Resource Outreach Program Information Table

5 faiths of Sikh Man Kara(steel bracelet) Kes (unshorn hair) Turban Kangha (comb) Kachhehra (soldier's shorts) Kirpan (sword)

What is Diversity? Any Thoughts? What is Cultural Competence?

What is Diversity? The concept of diversity includes acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.  These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.  It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and encouraging environment. It is about understanding each other In other words it is simply all the ways we are unique and different from others.

Diversity Competency Diversity Competency is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to individuals, families and communities of all diverse backgrounds in a manner that protects and preserves their dignity and recognizes, affirms, and values their differences, similarities and worth.

Culture Individuals and families are members of multiple cultures. Culture are the dominant force in shaping behaviour, values and institutions

Cultural Competence “Cultural competence is a set of similar behaviours, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals and enable that system, agency or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations” Terry Cross, 1988

Cultural competence Cont... It is the process of being sensitive to issues related to culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, economic situation, among other factors. Cultural competence requires gaining the necessary Knowledge, attitude, and skills in working with culturally diverse individuals. Lipson, Dibble & Minarik “To be culturally competent doesn’t mean you are an authority in the values and beliefs of every culture. What it means is that you hold a deep respect for cultural differences and are eager to learn, and willing to accept, that there are many ways of viewing the world.” ~ Okokon O. Udo ~

Activity In a group of three, discuss and identify how you are different from each other. Describe it in one word example gender, etc. Come up with as many as you can in 5 minutes. This activity shows diversity.