I Cultural Awareness Course 220

Ground Rules  Everyone has the right to not respond  Speak only for yourself  No killer statements  Confidentiality  Listen to each other  There are few right or wrong answers  There are no stupid questions  Relax and have fun!

Ice Breaker Partner’s namePartner’s name Something he/she values most about his/her culture A memorable cross-cultural experienceA memorable cross-cultural experience Angela:

Valuing Diversity

Maslow’s Hierarchy

Categories of Culture Concrete:What we can see, hear, touch Behavioral:Social roles, behaviors, speech Symbolic:Values, morals, beliefs

Cultural Self-awareness Shared Culture Cultural Self-awareness Awareness of Shared Culture

Cultural Guide  How we show respect  Our likes/dislikes  One thing we consider as polite behavior  One thing we consider as rude behavior  The proper way to greet someone  Our most important holiday  Some of our most important rituals or customs  Men’s roles  Women’s roles  A piece of advice to best get along

Cultural Self Awareness Awareness of Individual Culture Awareness of Individual Culture

Context Awareness

Continuum of Responses Destructiveness Incapacity BlindnessPrecompetence Basic CompetenceProficiency

Historical Perspective “They made us many promises, more than I can remember, but they never kept but one; they promised to take our land, and they took it.” Chief Joseph

Acquisition of Native Land

Trust and Allotted Land Trust land Communal reservation land held in trust for tribes by the U.S. Government, that holds the legal title. Allotted land Reservation land specified for an individual or family originally held in trust by the U.S. Federal government.

Spotted Tail “This war was brought upon us by the children of the Great Father who came to take our land from us without price.”

Gaining Cultural Knowledge

Worldview

Linear Worldview

Circular Worldview

Native Values "One does not sell the land people walk on." Crazy horse, Sept. 23, 1875

Unique Issues  Tribal Affiliation  Level of Acculturation

Level of Acculturation

Categories of Acculturation Assimilated Bi culturalTraditional

Factors Affecting Level of Acculturation Age Birthplace Residence Proximity to Tribe Educational Level Who raised them Intermarriage Armed Forces Access to electronic media Access to communication systems Socioeconomic Status

Assessing Cultural Identification What is major language? Is family extended? What is the role of the elders? Are elders consulted on decisions? What is their spiritual orientation?

Providing Culturally Competent Services

Cross-cultural Dynamics Culture B Culture A Natural Tension

Current Political Relations

Stereotype A fixed notion or conception about a group of people that Is often negative and allows for no individuality

Effects of Stereotypes  Distortions  Put downs  Misunderstanding  Damage self esteem  Rejection  Alienation  Disallows individual differences

Combating Stereotypes  Self awareness  Respect the individual  Accept differences  Recognize individual differences  Learning through interaction  Get to know someone  Put yourself in their shoes  Suspend judgment

Cultural Assumptions Dependence on linear thinking Individuals are basic building block History is not relevant

Value Differences Native Values Harmony with nature Interdependence Land is sacred Time is relative Group emphasis Maintain traditions Consensus/cooperation Communal ownership Allow other to save face Direct eye contact rude Mainstream Values Control of nature Independence Land is a commodity Time is absolute Individual emphasis Progress Freedom of choice Individual ownership Tell it like it is Direct eye contact valued

Adaptation Attitudes Practices and Services Policies Structure

Attitudes  Genuine  Accepting of differences  Willing to work with diverse people  Open to challenging stereotypes  Committed to changing “isms”  Willing to learn from others  Sense of humor  Comfortable with ambiguity

Practices & Services  Meetings  Relationship Building  Point of Contact  Communication  Etiquette  Physical Contact  Written Documents

Policy  Project Planning  Hiring Practices  Training Requirements  Setting Standards

Structure Recruiting and hiring diverse employees Utilizing cultural consultants and interpreters

I Personal Action Plan As a Continuation of What I’ve Learned in the Past Two Days, I Will Take the Following Actions Toward My Own Cultural Awareness:

Test & Evaluation Time!