Module 4 Mastery: Starting the Path Day 2


Overview Time
Purpose Learning Objectives
Major Sections Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
Transparencies Handouts
Prepared Newsprint Trainer Resources
Room Requirements Trainer Resources
Trainer Outline

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.

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Time

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

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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.

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Learning Objectives

 Participants will be able to:

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

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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)

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Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

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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


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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


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Prepared Newsprint

 None

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Trainer Resources

TR-4.1:Legend of the origin of Baskets (story)
TR-4.2:Boston Family Chronological Chart Instructions
TR-4.2-4.2b:Boston Family Chronological Charts
TR-4.3:Events in American Indian History
TR-4.4:Historic Events (Alaska Natives)
TR-4.5:The Grieving Cycle
TR-4.6:The Girl Who Was Ayeyaiyesh Story


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Room Requirements


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Predelivery Preparation


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Trainer Resources


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Trainer Outline

I. Activity: Drum Call, Opening Ceremony (15 minutes)

T-4.0: Module 4 Purpose and Objectives

A. Opening

  1. Make sure drummer(s) and person to open ceremony are available and on site.
  2. Identify those persons who will be asked to speak.
  3. After the opening ceremony, the trainer coordinator responds to list of "wishes" from the day before to the participants.

II. Storytelling: Legend about "The Origin of Basket" (10 minutes)

HO-4.1: Origin of Basket Story

T-4.1: Origin of Basket

T-4.2: Basket Designs

A. Instruction

  1. Story provided under Trainers Resources.
  2. The facilitator will read or recite from memory the story of The Origin of Basket. Graphics are provided to use as overheads with this story.
  3. Overhead slides can be used along with the story.

III. Mini­Lecture: Finding Pattern in Our Families-Full Group (20 minutes)

A. Points

  1. Just like patterns in a Basket Weave, our families can develop patterns and our communities can develop patterns over history, from one generation to the next.
  2. We can see patterns of substance abuse from one generation to the next. And we can see patterns of healing and wellness from one generation to the next.
  3. Sometimes we have to look to the mountains, animals, plants, and the world around us to see the lessons for our life. We can look at the patterns in nature to help us understand the patterns within our own families and in our communities.
  4. "Personal sharing" is appropriate here by the facilitator regarding the patterns that he or she has seen within his or her own family.

Note To Trainer: It is suggested that only a facilitator who has already shared their personal stories in a large group setting before the GONA training do this exercise. It may not always be possible to predict how this will affect us as individuals when we share with the group, but it is recommended that trainers not use this exercise as their FIRST time. This is a powerful exercise. Sharing is a gift and trainers should give this gift only if they are truly willing to do so. If you have been assigned this module, but feel uncomfortable, please talk to the Training Coordinator.

B. Diads

  1. Ask the group to break into groups of two.
  2. Participants talk to their neighbors about patterns they see repeat themselves through generations of their family and on a larger scale, within their own communities.

Note To Trainer: This is a powerful module and will trigger feelings for many of the participants. Other trainers should be on stand­by to assist if necessary and be available to talk with participants who may require a listener for their pain. Ensure there is ample tissue in the room.

Mini­Lecture: Understanding the Family Chart (20 minutes)

T-4.4: World Events

T-4.5: The Grieving Circle
  1. T-4.6-6a: Historic Events That Influenced Alaska's Native People

A. Instruction

  1. Facilitator will introduce the concept of understanding our history through a variety of tools. One tool is to do a Family Chart.
  2. Refer participants to their manuals to find the chart available for their use.
  3. Asking participants to follow along in their manuals, describe how the chart should be filled in, using key historical events as a means to trigger recollection of significant events within our families.

Their are many ways to examine your family history. GONA will give two examples, one is a linear model, and the other is more of a circular model. The trainer advises the participants to use the model that works best, or feel free to select another model.

H.0-4.3 Events in American Indian History

H.0-4.4 Historic Events

H.0-4.5 World Events

H.0-4.6 The Girl Who Was Aeyaiyesh

TR-4.3

TR-4.5

The trainer must also at this point clarify to the participants that the Family Chart is completely CONFIDENTIAL. Participants are NOT to hand in these charts NOR will they be asked to share any information. These charts are for the continued use of the participants to work on their histories during and after the GONA training. It is a way to get started.

V. Activity: Beginning the Family Chart (30 minutes)

TR-4.2: Boston Family Chronological Chart Instructions

T-4.3 Boston Family Chronological Chart

HO-4.2: Family Chart Instructions

HO-4.2a: Family Chart (Blank)

A. Instruction

  1. This is a solitary activity. Participants should be told that this is their own tool; it will not be shared unless that is something they want to do. They are to work on it alone, and facilitators will rove the group to offer assistance on how to fill out the form. Family Charts are confidential.
  2. Soft, meditative music (Indian flute, nature sounds) should be played in the background to allow for full thought and recollection by the participants as they work on the chart independently.
    Boston Family Chronological Chart Instructions
    HO-4.2
    TR-4.2
  3. Other trainers should take conversation outside the room and avoid any disruptive behavior.
  4. Inform participants that the Family Chart is something they can work on for many years, and not to feel like this needs to be completed in 20 minutes. Just get it started, and begin to identify the places or people you need to see or talk to about family histories.

VI. Closure (10 minutes)

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.

It may be important to process some of the feelings and experiences. Small groups with a facilitator present can share some of the memories that may have surfaced-or someone might want to share a pattern they discovered.

Resources: Place Chart of Self/Family/Community/Global within the participant manual

Basket Story provided in both trainer and participant manuals

Modified Boston Family Chart

BREAK (20 minutes)

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