In this 3-hour workshop, participants will delve deeper and discuss what it means to honor culture. The session will cover the concepts of cultural competency, sensitivity, humility, and safety, highlighting their importance in enhancing workplace and community belonging. Participants will engage in self-reflective practices and foster curiosity to build a more inclusive environment. They will also participate in small and large group discussion on key terms such as health equity, unconscious bias, and privilege, and compare Western and Indigenous models of values and teachings.

Participants will also examine strength-based and protective factors at individual, community, and workplace levels. Strategies for addressing conflict through restorative conversations will be introduced, including Indigenous approaches like circle talks. Finally, the training will encourage participants to honor their own balance by reflecting on the medicine wheel's quadrants—body, mind, spirit, and emotional well-being—and incorporating these insights into their daily lives.

Ideal for

Public health professionals new to or seeking to enhance their understanding of honoring culture, related concepts, and how to promote belonging in Colorado, Montana, North and South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Cost

• FREE to participants in Region VIII (CO, UT, WY, MT, ND, SD).
• Priority will be given to those in Region VIII*.
  
  * Out-of-region applicants will be waitlisted but encouraged to request a seat. Should spots remain available by the registration close date we will notify waitlisted applicants to confirm their continued interest in joining the course. We encourage everyone, regardless of location, to apply and take advantage of this learning opportunity.

What to Expect

1 Live Learning Session

The same workshop will be offered in two separate dates, please choose the session that best fits your schedule:

• Thursday, June 12th, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM MT
• Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM MT

Workshop Access

You will receive a calendar invitation with a link to join the workshop by Zoom from Cassidy Ray at cassidy.ray@cuanschutz.edu. If you don't receive the link by 48 hours before the event, please contact us at lms.registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu. You will also receive resources shared in the workshop by email.

Technology Requirements

You must have access to an internet capable device equipped with a camera and microphone. Computers (laptops/desktops) are preferred, but please let us know if you need to operate from a tablet or mobile phone so we can assist you.

We will be using Zoom for our Live Learning Sessions. You can join a Zoom test meeting here to check your audio, webcam, and to locate other Zoom features.

Successful Completion

To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must attend the full workshop and complete the workshop evaluation.

Learning Objectives

1. Articulate the differences between cultural competency, cultural humility, and cultural safety.
2. Identify the benefits of cultural humility to enhance workplace and community belonging.
3. Demonstrate self-reflective practices and curiosity to foster a more inclusive environment.

Length of Learning Opportunity

3 hours

Development Partner(s)

This training is funded through Colorado's Marijuana Tax Cash Fund, registration fees, and other sources. RM-PHTC is not using federal funds to support this training.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.