What is Cultural Competency? “The terms “cultural competency” and “cultural competence” or cultural proficiency have become important in recent years because they address issues that are inherent parts of pluralistic societies that are composed of different cultures. “Culture” is defined in many different ways, but all the definitions share common characteristics. The Western and Northern […]
Why is Cultural Competency Important? There are tangible benefits for organizations and institutions that incorporate a cultural competency framework within their operations. “Healthy workplaces are those which engage and retain workers leading to increased productivity. Companies that develop these workplace skills and competencies are better able to develop partnerships and business relationships with Indigenous people, […]
The Practice of Cultural Competency in First Nations Education Cultural competency is a mindset or way of viewing the world. For those who commit to culturally competent practices it represents a paradigmatic shift from viewing others as problematic to viewing how one works with people different from one’s self in a manner to ensure effective […]
The Dimensions of Cultural Competency in First Nations Education Culturally competent First Nations education involves acknowledgement of the values and characteristics of First Nations cultures as well as of the events and circumstances that influence First Nations quality of life, whether on the prairies, woodlands, or on the west coast. These values, characteristics and events […]
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