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		Events \| Council Resources \| Community Resources \| Multicultural Learning Activity Council Resources Contact the equipment registrar at (763)971-4079 or siteregistrar@girlscoutsmpls.org if you wish to reserve any of these multicultural learning resources. NEW African-American Patch Program Kit This patch program, created for Brownie through 17-year-old Girl Scouts, will help troops/groups learn more about African-American culture. The goals of the patch program are: to increase how much you know about African American culture and to help you appreciate diversity. Play an educational "Go Fish" card game about African-American history, try various food recipes and crafts, and much more. Zink the Zebra Patch Program The Zink the Zebra patch program provides Daisy through 17-year-old Girl Scouts with activities that demonstrate the importance of understanding and acceptance of themselves and others. It is designed to allow girls to learn positive strategies that can be used when confronted with situations where an individual may have a physical or perceived difference. Disability Awareness Badge Kit By completing the requirements for this Junior badge, girls learn and understand that everyone has different abilities and skills, and that people with disabilities are people first. Activities develop girls' awareness about different types of disabilities and encourage them to take action in their communities to create a more positive attitude toward people with different abilities. This kit is available at the Girl Scout store. The Salad Bowl The Salad Bowl, as part of the Leader News, is a Council-wide monthly publication, published from October to April. The Salad Bowl provides girl and adult Girl Scouts with resources and ideas to recognize, celebrate, and participate in the Greater Minneapolis "salad". Comments and suggestions are welcomed by the Program Manager-Community Service/Multicultural Learning at commserv@girlscoutsmpls.org. Community Resources Learn about culture and local multicultural events by checking out the following community resources: MultiCultural Development Center The MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) is a leader in the area of education regarding cultural diversity. Through its many programs, thousands of participants gain new understanding and knowledge regarding the many rich cultural and ethnic heritages that make up the world in which we live. The goal of MCDC is to help build a culture where the attitudes and actions of people foster mutual respect so that people of all races can fully participate in the workplace as well as in the community. For more information, call (952)881-6090 or visit their web site at www.mcdc.org. Hmong Cultural Center Hmong Cultural Center is the primary Hmong and Asian American organization in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area that provides community outreach activities related to multicultural education for the purposes of promoting positive race relations in the Twin Cities community. Visit the many displays that teach about the Hmong people, their history, their culture and their experience in the U.S. over the past 25 years. Larger group tours and educational sessions can be arranged in advance by calling (651)917-9937. International Institute of Minnesota The International Institute of Minnesota has been in existence since 1919, serving native-born and foreign-born persons through services including refugee settlement, citizenship, language classes, and various activities and events. For more information on programs and activities, call (651)647-0191 or visit www.iimn.org. Resource Center of the Americas The Resource Center of the Americas' mission is to inform, educate, and organize to promote Human Rights, democratic participation, economic justice, and cross-cultural understanding in the context of globalization in the Americas. The center offers programs for children and youth; and language, dance, and art classes. For more information, call (612)276-0788. MULTICULTURAL WEBSITE LINKS www.sharingdiversity.com This site is designed to be used as a tool, created for individuals seeking a greater understanding of diversity as it relates to their workplace and to the community in which they live. It includes MultiCultural Listings, Frequently Asked Questions, MCDC Preferred Consultants listings, MultiCultural Recruiting Directory, the World MultiCultural Events Guide and much more. www.aaregistry.com The African American Registry® is the largest depository of Black American history on-line in the world. It is a calendar-based series of Black American accomplishments before the Mayflower to the present. The Registry communicates the message that African American contributions are American contributions! www.hmongcenter.org The Hmong Cultural Center is dedicated to enhancing the personal development of children, youth, and adults through Hmong Cultural education while providing resources that contribute to cross-cultural understanding between Hmong and non-Hmong people Multicultural Learning Activity The Snack: for all ages Materials Needed: several varieties of snacks and juice, plates and napkins Have several varieties of snacks and juice. Have the snacks and juice passed out. Have some plates with the same combinations and some that are completely different than any other plates. After the girls have picked a plate tell them they can only sit with those who have picked the same snack plate. "What if you could only eat or be friends with or work with the girls with the same snack and juice as you?" "What if you are the only one with that combination?" "How does it feel to be alienated based on something you had no control over?" "What if there was only one flavor of juice or one type of snack?" Let everyone sit where they want and enjoy their snack. Walk Apart - Walk Together Program Age Level: All Goal: To help participants recognize the differences among people, as well as the many similarities people share. Materials Needed: Open space large enough for two people to take a short walk Ask two girls to come forward and stand with their backs together. Ask the group to call out things about the two that are different. Differences sometimes pull us apart. As each difference is called, the girls take one step apart. When they reach the end of the available space, have them turn and face each other. Now, ask the group to call out similarities of the two girls. As each similarity is called out, they take one step toward each other. Discussion: Think about the things that were noted as differences. How many were things that we can easily see (gender, size, hair color, skin color, dress, wearing glasses or not, etc.)? What were some of the similarities? While certain physical characteristics are similar, many other similarities are not so visible. Perhaps both girls are enthusiastic or both have similar interests or goals in life. Talk about the importance of the differences and of the similarities in the troop. Be sure to talk about the importance of accepting and welcoming all people.

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