(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. |
This program also describes the history of two-spirited people in the First Nations culture.
A teacher's guide is available.