This workshop will introduce people working with, or potentially sponsoring, Afghan refugees to important elements of Afghanistan culture. The presentation will review an overview of the country within the context of refugee arrivals. It will review what might be expected in an Afghanistan family, the religions followed, subcultural groups and the values associated with such groups. The presentation will encourage discussion of cultural expectation, clashes of cultures for arrivals, and areas where newcomers may require Canadian cultural knowledge. The idea behind the workshop is to give an introduction to those who might be assisting newcomers from Afghanistan, to maximize their successful transition and resettlement.