Native American Cultural Competency

Owned by Amy Beiter
Last updated: Nov 09, 2022

A two-part training series addressing issues of cultural competencies, working with diverse communities, Native American cultural and historical awareness, Trauma-Informed Care, historical traumas, and the relevance to Institutions of higher education

Series Title:

“Working with All Our Relations – A Journey towards Exploration & Understanding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from an Indigenous Cultural Perspective”


Series Goal:

To Contribute to the Improvement of the Campus Environment for All Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members to be Respected, Appreciated, and Valued

Series Objectives -- Participants will be invited to:

  • Explore how various Native, Indigenous cultural models, perspectives, traditional teachings, and concepts can benefit the mutual understanding of diversities of all human beings
  • Discuss and process the benefit of understanding Trauma-Informed Care on a community-wide basis and recognizing the residual impacts of historical traumas that impact current interactions
  • Be introduced to and work with specific frameworks to enhance the cross-cultural dynamics, relationships, and interactions throughout the campus community
  • Engage in productive discussions to embark on a journey towards becoming more welcoming, engaging, and respectful for all peoples

Session One:

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Student Center Regis Room 

Session One Outline:

  1. Welcome, Introductions, Cultural Grounding, Creating a Safe Space
  2. Review of Recent Efforts at Canisius College
  3. Cultural Humility, Sensitivity, Awareness, Competence – What Does This All Mean?
  4. Expanding Trauma-Informed Care to Recognize Residual Impacts of Historical Traumas
  5. Understanding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for All Our Relations
  6. Creating a Path Forward

Session Two:

Thursday February 16, 2023, 2:30-4:30 pm, location to be confirmed

Session Two Outline:

  1. Welcome, Introductions, Cultural Grounding, Reaffirming a Safe Space
  2. Review of Session One & Relevant Updates
  3. Dealing with Residual Impacts of Unresolved Historical Traumas
  4. Indigenous & Community-Based Perspectives for Respecting All Our Relations
  5. Efforts towards Healing & Wellness from a Native Perspective
  6. What Are Our Next Steps for Our Journeys?

To register click here