So many schools/workplaces teach about multiculturalism from a celebratory perspective and only as it relates to people of color, often failing to notice that Euro-Americans have not entered into the conversation or found a way to celebrate their own roots or traditions. Thus, it is no wonder that so many Euro-Americans see themselves only as “Americans” and everyone else as immigrants. In this intriguing and stimulating conversation on diversity, participants begin a journey of discovering who they truly are, where they came from, and what they need to learn about themselves and each other in order to truly become a multicultural community.

Through the use of films, personal stories, and experiential exercises, participants will:

• Learn how personal stories can affect our perceptions and attitudes
• Discover ways to create a sense of community through dialogue and stories
• Learn how to identify what a person is saying and not saying cross-culturally
• Understand how one’s personal and community history affects their self-esteem and sense of safety
• Explore, experience and learn how to converse from a diverse perspective
• Understand how racial differences can affect relationships, communication and behaviors
• The Art of Listening & Responding cross-culturally
• Discuss the significance and impact of family histories
• Remember what we have forgotten