Diversity & Cultural Competence

Sadia Khan Durrani Presention For Practicum LabDiversity & Cultural Competence

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESWOMEN HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE AT FOOTHILLS HOSPITALSharon ChristieOutreach ProgramAttend community meetings Attend workshopsRead articlesGo to information sessionsVarity of clientsCALGARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE SOCIETYSwati FernandoFill up formsDocument the session on computerHelp supervisor with her clientsMost Clients speaks Punjabi2Looking at dates on passport for formsBirth Landing in CanadaGoing to IndiaFor example01/05/198427/05/200715/07/200815/10/2008Landing in Canada = IndiaGoing to India = CanadaComing to Canada = IndiaFor example27/05/2007 = Pakistan15/07/2008 = Canada15/10/2008 = PakistanPresent = Canada

Me at Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre and Women Resource Outreach Program Information Table 5 faiths of Sikh Man

Kangha (comb)

Turban

Kara(steel bracelet)

Kirpan (sword)

Kachhehra (soldier's shorts)

Kes (unshorn hair)

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 otherIn 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.

CultureIndividuals and families are members of multiple cultures.

Culture are the dominant force in shaping behaviour, values and institutions

Cultural CompetenceCultural 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 & MinarikTo be culturally competent doesnt 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 ~ActivityIn 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.