Sank of a Learn from the Past Honor your heritage that you may honor the heritage of others When people immigrated to America, they were urged to cut ties to their homelands, forget their customs and language, and merge into the melting pot. Thus, homogeneity and a monocultural approach emerged. A multicultural perspective requires honoring the history and culture of all people. To do this we must first honor our own heritage so we may appreciate the heritage of others. This exercise lays the foundation for leading from a multicultural perspective. It is a reflective piece that participants may want to later think about and research. I have found that sharing in pairs followed by a group summary works best.  

What is the story of how your family "got here"?  

Who in your family might shed light on your heritage and family traditions?  

What characteristics, strengths, values, and family traits have you inherited?  

How have they helped shape who you are today? 

 What else would you like to know about your heritage, and how can you find this out?