Introduction

‘A‘ohe hala ‘ula i ka pō (1)

No hala fruit shows its color in the darkness of night
[Beauty must be seen to be enjoyed]

“The Pacific is the battlefield. The Pacific people are the pawns.” (2)

 

Pre-launch Checklist

What do I need to think about during this module?

  1. Why and how does stereotyping happen?
  2. What does unsafe care mean?
  3. What is cultural trauma? Is it an obvious insult seen in people?
  4. Am I familiar with the term “white privilege”?

Paddling Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to...

  • Distinguish thought processes from those other than Pacific in origin
  • Distinguish how non-Pacific thought processes have impact on Pacific ways
  • Define “otherness” and “essentialization”
  • Recognize situations of potential harm and unsafe practices from a Pacific cultural perspective
  • Describe how and why the concept of Cultural Competency was developed
  • Describe how cultural competency is used in research and health interventions
  • Discuss models of cultural competency - their strengths and weaknesses

(1)Pukui, M. K., & Varez, D. (1983). ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian proverbs & poetical sayings [137]. Honolulu, Hawai’i: Bishop Museum Press.
(2)dé Ishtar, Z. (1994). Daughters of the Pacific (p. 6). Victoria, Australia. Spinifex Press Pty Ltd.