Our Mission
We gather to share our intercultural journeys to advance our well-being and creative expression and to support each other in facilitating intercultural engagement across generations in our families and communities.
Our Vision
We will be a global intercultural network of circles that gathers regularly to support each member’s intercultural growth, creative expression and engagement in their diverse families and communities.
Framework
An overview of global intercultural interchange and an introduction to intercultural sensitivity,
Process
To raise consciousness, stimulate personal discovery, and invite others to share this journey.
Aspiration
To Move towards the adoption of global intercultural behaviors as a way of life.
Our Retreats
Gathering for several days at an annual retreat has allowed our Circle to delve deeply into intercultural exploration and strengthen bonds among members. We plan a combination of interactive workshops, spiritual/emotional nourishment practices, meals of place, outdoor activities, art and music projects, and local intercultural engagement. At a retreat, a workshop can last an entire morning, allowing time to prepare, engage, and debrief afterwards. Our spiritual/emotional practices include morning yoga or woodland, beach, and urban walks.
Our Monthly Gatherings
With members residing on the US east coast, west coast, midwest and beyond, we hold regular virtual gatherings, and annual in-person retreats. We experiment with different techniques to stimulate discovery, build skill sets, and deepen connections with each other.
Our Practice
The tools for being present with people of cultures other than one’s culture of origin include:
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Interested in Sharing Your Story?
Select one of the following tools to craft your own story:
What’s In a Name?
(Story Telling)
Global Intercultural Narrative
(Reflective Writing)