RCA Theatre Company

Squawk

Content taught through the Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training from First Light.

Cultural Humility – Create an environment where people feel safe expressing their culture.

How to learn cultural humility –

• Challenge personal biases.
• Be willing to adapt.
• Be aware of your privilege.
• Learn about other cultures.
• Interact with other cultures.

How to try and achieve cultural humility –

• Create an environment where people feel safe expressing their culture.
• Partner with cultural organisations.

Activities to celebrate culture –

• Storytelling.
• Art.
• Music.
• Traditional foods.
• Use of languages.
• Crafts.
• Talking Circles.

Barriers to communication –

• Preconceived ideas.
• Difference in non-verbal cues.
• English as a second language.
• Culture shock.
• Lack of respect/understanding.
• Not wanting to ask for help.
• Family roles.

Removing cultural/communication barriers –

• Learn more about the culture.
• Watch for communicating styles.
• Think about their experiences.
• Make sure you understand each other.
• Be positive.
• If you don’t know, ask.

Cross Cultural Communication –

• Eye contact.
• Touch.
• Gestures.
• Vocals.
• Physical space between people.