Health and cultural

Cultural Assimilation is the process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture and customs. 

Identify two cultures from the First and Second Wave of immigration from Europe that have settled in Canada. 

Focus on the following
• personal space and time orientation
• cultural customs and celebrations
• spiritual beliefs and/or religious affiliation(s)
• cultural practices related to health and healing

Discuss ways that these cultures have integrated their cultural traditions into the dominant cultures. What has been maintained? What has been lost? Why do you think this has occured?

Post a response to at least one class member’s post, comparing a similarity or difference in your findings