Cultural humility is a process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about another’s culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities (Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1998). In community engagement, practicing cultural humility will improve communication, help establish trust, and overall improve the engagement process while simultaneously promoting personal growth and reflection.
Things to Consider:
Resources for Cultural Humility:
This toolkit was originally created by NLM Fellow Allison Cruise in conjunction with the Office of Engagement & Training at the National Library of Medicine. Allison Cruise spent her 2nd Fellowship Year at UNM HSLIC.