Creole peoples

practices in American culture. Discipline is swift and physical and may be seen as abuse by American standards. Children are seen as a gift from God, and are cherished by the whole community. Family and community are very important to the Haitian people and those who emigrate are often still financially responsible for those left behind. To make up for the loss of family, many Haitians live as groups in the community to serve as a support system for one another, as well as for new immigrants, even

one of the non- English speaking Caribbean countries. Their way of life of a group of people developed over time and passed down from generation to generation. The Republic of Haiti is located in the Caribbean Sea, between Cuba and Puerto- Rico. It is a tropical country with an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince and its official languages are French and Creole. It would be impossible to cover every aspect of Haitian culture in a short cultural

is what you believe. While it may be referred to as a religion, this is actually more of a way of life for those who practice and participate in rituals. In doing these rituals, the practitioners are engaging in worship of the Lwa which is Haitian Creole for a group of spirits. These spirits act as an intermediary between the practitioners and God with whom they believe in a plane that is too high for humans

at the same time, preserving it, they never changed or translated the names of the foods in the menu, meaning if one has to order from these restaurants, it is necessary to know how to pronounce the name of the different kinds of food in Haitian Creole, which I personally find fascinating. Like, can you image having have to pronounce the name of a dish in Spanish at a Mexican

At the age of 10 years old I moved to the United States after a devastating earthquake that nearly destroyed my beautiful island of Haiti in January of 2010. I was forced to leave behind everything I’d ever known because Haiti was in havoc; I was no longer safe. I left my once beautiful country with one suitcase in hand and a heart filled with sadness. To my friends, I was considered lucky to be leaving, but little did they know, starting over isn't the easiest thing especially in an unknown environment

Dr. Farmer is the atypical doctor who would rather get to know his patients as people and cares about their health holistically instead of just treating the symptoms and moving on. The next year, Dr. Farmer invites Kidder back to Haiti with him, and Kidder begins to observe Dr. Farmer at work. Kidder notices that Dr. Farmer’s patients and co-workers call him “Dokte Paul;” the word “dokte” is Haitian Creole for “doctor.” Kidder also observes the unsanitary conditions of life in the Cange

From an early age, I have always dreamt of being a lawyer. When I expressed my interest, people would respond “that suits you, because you like to talk and argue.” I would brush the comment off and continue to ensure that I did everything I felt was necessary to accomplish my dream. The common misconception that lawyers are argumentative in every aspect of life quickly dissolved when I learned more about the profession. In high school in my criminal justice magnet program, I was required to complete

Cultural Assessment Developing awareness of cultural diversity can help an individual accept the practices and beliefs of another cultural group other than their own. As a health care professional learning about different cultures, can help assist with providing culturally competent care. Before working with a patient from a different ethnicity, you should familiarize yourself with the different beliefs, practices, and rituals derived from their cultural. “Organizations and individuals who understand

friendly and welcoming when interacting with other people. My cousin who has been living with his Turkish girlfriend for more than 5 years got engaged. The girlfriend’s parents came to our house to meet the rest of the family. On that day, my aunts cooked the finest dish and the house was basically clean and with some bouquets of flowers. Her parents were so delighted on how close my family is and we instantly created a special familial bound with people that we meet for the first time. My family and

shares. Jessy’s grandmother passed away less than one year ago. Though she had little if any means to help Jessy as he grew up and give him the life he deserved as a little boy, he loved her deeply. Throughout Jessy’s life, he had been praying to find people that could help him. “My mom wanted the best for me, but life was so hard for her. When she left, I had