"Curriculum Transformation," by Paul Gorski, McGraw Hill Multicultural Supersite
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/multi/curriculum.html
Food, heroes and holidays aren't enough to represent a culture in curricula. The author recommends adding courses, a unit, or books to collections reflecting multicultural themes. He encourages using the perspective of students as a multicultural resource.

"Mathematics, Culture, and Authority," by Munir Fasheh
http://www.enc.org/topics/equity/articles/document.shtm?input=ACQ-111570-1570
This article deals with the interaction between mathematics instruction on the one hand and established cultural patterns of belief, thinking and behavior on the other hand, drawing on examples from Third World countries. It is available through the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse's website.