What's Cultural Literacy?
According to ABC Life Literacy, cultural literacy means understanding the customs, everyday activities, and history of a particular group of people. This includes their language, arts, science, beliefs, and practices, as well as how they see the world around them. It also involves actively engaging with these traditions and histories in places like museums, galleries, and performances.
Utilize Your Public Library
- Connect Pass
Public libraries are all about providing access to stories, ideas, and life-long learning. And sometimes the best way to learn is by doing! We've partnered with cultural and recreational organizations across the province to give you the opportunity to try out new experiences. - Rocket Language
Get access to 14 language courses with Rocket Languages, including: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, American Sign Language (ASL), and English. - LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an educational site with video courses to help you develop your business, creative, and technology skills. It has courses on allyship, anti-racism, and diversity. - PressReader
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Cultural Cookbooks
Brené Brown on Empathy
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor and best-selling author of "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead" (Penguin Portfolio, 2013). In the past few decades, she has been studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame.