The purpose of this gathering is to expose teachers to the traditional Native values, beliefs, customs and ways of educating, so that they can begin sharing these ways with their students.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Morning : Elders / leaders arrive at various times during morning
12:00 noon:- 1:00 pm Lunch
Afternoon: Elders / leaders spend afternoon together coordinating program
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Dinner
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
9:00 am- 11:45 am Teachers arrive, Registration, Display Tables
12:00 noon:-1:00 pm Lunch / Introductions / Overview of Program
1:15 pm:- 2:00 pm Opening Ceremony
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Workshop
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Cultural Blessing
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Dawn: Ceremony
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am-11:30 am Talking Circle
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Workshop
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Freetiime
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Cultural Evening ( traditional games)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Dawn: Ceremony
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am-11:30 am Talking Circle
12:00 noon -1:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Feedback
3:00 pm Closing Circle and Prayer