Module 4
Mastery: Starting the Path
Day 2

Overview	Time
Purpose	Learning Objectives
Major Sections	Transparencies
Handouts	Prepared Newsprint

Overview

This module establishes the second quality at mastery of a vision of self in context of family and society, and ways to learn specific skills and abilities. The Origin of Basket stories set the theme, and a major activity includes a Family Chart.

Time

1 hour and 45 minutes, plus a 20-minute break

Purpose

To acquire a vision of self in the context of family and society; and to be aware of beginning with self as the first step to strategic planning and community mobilization.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Apply the significance of culturally appropriate opening to establish the continuum of learning.
Interpret the "Origin of Basket" story as a way of understanding metaphors and different perspectives in applying mastery.
Examine a process for personal reflection and healing to effect individual, family, and community change.
Produce a Family Chart within a social/historical frame of reference by examining family of origin, within a Native, U.S., and global context.

Major Sections

I.	Activity: Drum Call, Opening Ceremony		(15 minutes)
II.	Storytelling: Legend about "The Origin of Basket"		(10 minutes)
III.	MiniLecture: Finding Patterns in Our Families		(20 minutes)
IV.	Instruction: Understanding the Family Chart		(20 minutes)
V.	Activity/Individual: Beginning the Family Chart		(30 minutes)
VI.	Closure: Trainer will close module with reminders about the Ongoing Process, Availability of Spirit Houses, and that "Starting the Path" is the beginning for communities to become healthier		(10 minutes)
	BREAK	(20 minutes)

Transparencies

T-4.0:	Module 4 Purpose and Learning Objectives
T-4.1:	Origin of Basket
T-4.2:	Basket Designs
T-4.3:	Boston Family Chronological Chart
T-4.4:	Family Chart (Circular Graphic and Blank Chart Graphic)
T-4.5:	The Grieving Cycle
T-4.6-4.6a:	Historic Events That Influenced Alaska Native People

Handouts

HO-4.1:	Legend of the Origin of Baskets Story
HO-4.2:	Boston Family Chronological Chart Instructions
HO-4.2a:	Boston Family Chronological Chart - (Blank)
HO-4.3:	Events in American Indian History
HO-4.4-4.4a:	Historic Events (Alaska Natives)
HO-4.5:	Family Chart (Circular Design and Blank Chart Graphic)
HO-4.6:	The Girl Who Was Ayeyaiyesh Story
HO-4.7:	The Grieving Cycle

Prepared Newsprint

None

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Module 4 Mastery: Starting the Path Day 2