Culture creates and strengthens communities. Understanding the complexity and power of culture gives communities agency. The concept of Cultural Stewardship teaches us to understand our personal cultural identity as well as that of our families, schools, neighborhoods, and communities. Use the self-documentation work created by cultural stewards as inspiration to begin exploring your own community’s important traditions and identity. (Find the full guide linked in the sidebar.)

Sue Knox of Elmira, NY shares during a library event using the Guide.