W12
Investigate the connection to and importance of spirituality on wellness.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Investigate various meanings of the concepts of spirit, soul, spiritual dimension, and spiritual development.

(b)

Examine diverse spiritual beliefs and traditions of individuals and cultures (including First Nations and Métis), past and present.

(c)

Analyze the relationships of vision, joy, struggle, and perseverance with regard to spiritual beliefs and practices.

(d)

Examine personal experience in relation to the larger questions of meaning (e.g., Who am I? What is human nature? Why do innocent people suffer?).

(e)

Examine how people have explored the larger questions of human existence (e.g., oral histories, literature, current events, celebrations, artwork) and represented own perspectives.

(f)

Investigate the value of silence, stillness, solitude, and an inward focus on one's overall wellness.

(g)

Examine the role individual activities (e.g., cooking, travelling, dancing, running) may have in one's spirituality and wellness.

(h)

Reflect on the concept of "sacred" (e.g., family, body) and its role in wellness.

(i)

Determine how one is influenced by norms, trends, images, and values in various cultures, communities, and groups.

(j)

Evaluate, revise, and continue to implement a Personal Plan for Wellness to purposefully enhance the spiritual dimension of one's wellness.

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R070235
Two Spirited
This program is about a gay man who followed his passion for women's jingle dancing and sewing costumes. This young man faced rejection from an Elder at a Kamloops pow wow, but managed to recover his self-esteem. It also tells of the history of two-spirited people in the First Nations culture. Two Spirited is the story of Rodney "Geeyo" Poucette's encounter with prejudice when he competes as a Jingle Dress dancer - a category normally reserved for women. During a powwow, an Elder discovers that Geeyo is a man and takes away his championship. Deeply humiliated, he stops dancing. Six years later, he makes a triumphant return to the powwow arena, realizing that the only way to change people's minds is to walk proudly, while being true to one's spirit.
This program also describes the history of two-spirited people in the First Nations culture.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R037477
The Sacred Tree(4th ed.)
The black-and-white drawings in this resource illustrate the teachings of the "Sacred Tree," the "Medicine Wheel," the "First Principles," and the "Gifts of the Four Directions." The book demonstrates the effective use of symbolism to define and explain difficult abstract concepts.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.00
Record posted/updated: September 3, 2020
R049366
Aboriginality
Aboriginality re-imagines the strength and spirit of First Nations culture through narrative mediums that connect urban First Nations youth to their rural ancestral histories. Dallas Arcand, world champion hoop dancer and hip-hop artist, is inspired by both new and traditional elements of First Nations culture. He plays dual roles in being both a positive First Nations presence in mainstream urban media and a touchstone to traditional First Nations roots and culture.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024