1. Individual Cultural Competence and critical self-reflection
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2. What takes more understanding
What is easy to see
about culture?
What takes some time
to see about culture?
What takes more understanding
@2018 IRG.

3. Culture influences Meaning of non-verbal communication and gestures
How we show respect and disrespect
Common sense, common courtesy
Beliefs about role of time, past & future
“Right” and “wrong”
Role of children, role of seniors
Appropriate healthcare
Definitions of power
Conflict resolution
Pause theory
@2018 IRG.

4. Common misunderstandings
Assuming others have the same values and beliefs about the world
Equating race with culture (using only appearance to assume cultural background)
Believing one’s own culture is the best
Believing that cultural neutrality is good enough
Relying on professional competence alone
The checkbox approach
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
@2018 IRG.

5. Life-long learning journey
Skills
Knowledge
Values and
Attributes
Culturally humble practice
Critical self-reflection
Building and sustaining relationship
Skill and practice of ALLY
Cultural competence and racism
History of Canada and colonization
Impact of racism on health
Professional sub-culture
Willingness to learn from others
Equity and human rights
Address power imbalance
Strength-based
@2018 IRG.

6. Critical self-reflection
When I am about to interact with an Indigenous person, what stereotypes do I hold?
Have I acted on assumption, or did I ask my client to learn more about his/her perspective?
Do I challenge the assumption of status quo? Do I demand a western- based scientific evidence-base model and perspective, when my client may not?
Do my judgements of others affect how I listen to them? How would I know?
Do I seek the perspective of my peers and clients on my cultural competence?
Am I ready to learn more, to do better?
@2018 IRG.