Interculturalism Definition: A government policy regarding the relationship between a cultural majority and cultural minorities, which emphasizes integration by exchange and interaction. Related Terms: Pluralism, Multiculturalism Authors Bouchard and Charles Taylor proposed this definition of interculturalism in their 2008 report to the Quebec Government: "... a policy or model that advocates harmonious relations between cultures based on intensive exchanges centred on an integration process that does not seek to eliminate differences while fostering the development of a common identity." In May of 2011, Professor Bouchard graciously supplied us with this definition upon our request: "Interculturalism arbitrates within a nation the relationship between a cultural majority and cultural minorities (by emphasizing) integration and promoting exchange and interaction." References: Bouchard, Gerald, What Is Interculturalism?, 56:2 McGill L. J. 435, (2011) Bouchard, G. and Taylor, C., Building the Future: A Time for Reconciliation (Quebec: Government of Quebec, 2008), page 286. Duhaime.org wishes to acknowledge and thank Professor Gérard Bouchard, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi for his assistance in preparing this legal definition. Categories & Topics: Constitutional, Human Rights and Administrative Law Dictionary Find you are constantly looking up definitions? Try our search provider (works in most modern browsers) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Legal Dictionary, or if you have legal term suggestion, we'd love to hear from you!