Multiculturalism from an indiginous point of view.

Recognizing strengths and weaknesses in a community can provide insights into how cultures mix and adapt. Many indiginous cultures exhibit remarkable strengths which contribute to the community such as:

• sharing physical resources (land, water, food, etc.)
• a sense a shared community responsibility
• generational knowledge
• retaining traditional and cultural practices
• an ability to live and function in two worlds, modern and indigenous
• a pride in their community
• well embedded support systems
• a strong historical connection to the past
• resilience in dealing with challenges. 

An appreciation and identification of these and similar strengths can increase cultural competence in planning benefits and programs for a multicultural workforce.