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What is ethnography?

Published on February 14, 2018
Learning about cultures is a great way for youth to expand their knowledge and communication skills.
Inspirations from being a Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program local coordinator

Published on February 9, 2018
Being a Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program local coordinator provides inspirations, global friendships and so much more.
Exploring Bias

Published on January 22, 2018
“Who me? I don’t have a biased bone in my body.” Often the level of discomfort of understanding and owning our biases stems from the shortsighted belief that the issue of bias is simply about good and bad people.
Cultural competency evolves over time

Published on January 5, 2018
Intercultural competence is one’s knowledge and ability to successfully handle intercultural encounters. Global and cultural lessons may offer an opportunity for participants to learn more about the community they live in or the world.
Travel internationally with your family

Published on January 4, 2018
Take a step outside your comfort zone and experience a great cultural adventure with your family!
Guinevere Himes completes the 2017 Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project

Published on January 4, 2018
The Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project engaged youth from Marquette in expressing their perspectives on issues that they think are important in the community, using photography and storytelling as a medium to do so.
What is it like to host an international youth through Michigan 4-H Inbound Program?

Published on December 29, 2017
Learn what the host parent(s) and sibling(s) say about hosting a Japanese or Korean delegate for one month through Michigan’s 4-H International Exchange Inbound Program.
4-H youth represent Michigan at National 4-H Congress

Published on December 22, 2017
Michigan 4-H’ers continue their leadership journey at a national experience.
Neha Middela represents Michigan at 2017 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on December 22, 2017
The 2017 Michigan Youth Institute selected three outstanding youth leaders to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories.
What is your family’s food culture at holiday time?

Published on December 20, 2017
Culture doesn’t have to be something exotic. What food traditions does your family have during the holidays?