Power of Three – Mind, Body, and Spirit
The educational materials found in this curriculum follow paths of transformations that are based on the Hero’s Journey of five transformations; Orphan, Wanderer, Caretaker, Warrior, and Magician.
Curriculum includes:
• Three elder video interviews
• 3 units with 5 lessons and activities
Objectives of curricula:
1. Cultural enrichment
2. Type 2 Diabetes education
3. Personal development of healthy lifestyles; critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and coping skills
Purpose
• Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
Strategy
• Traditional story-telling methods
• Elder interviews
• Activities
Influence
• Healthy Lifestyle choices
Unit 1: Judy Bluehorse Skelton, Nez Perce/Cherokee/Chickasaw
Lesson 1 Orphan: Disconnection
Lesson 2 Wanderer: Personal journey
Lesson 3 Caretaker: Connection
Lesson 4 Warrior: Protection
Lesson 5 Magician: Sharing
Unit 2: Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota
Lesson 1 Orphan: Disconnection
Lesson 2 Wanderer: Personal journey
Lesson 3 Caretaker: Connection
Lesson 4 Warrior: Protection
Lesson 5 Magician: Sharing
Unit 3: Dr. Theresa Maresca, Mohawk
Lesson 1 Orphan: Disconnection
Lesson 2 Wanderer: Personal journey
Lesson 3 Caretaker: Connection
Lesson 4 Warrior: Protection/Prevention
Lesson 5 Magician: Sharing
Tools and Preparations
· Recommended materials
• Notebook paper
• Binder or something to hold information and written activities
• Pen or pencil
· Educators or users should print and read the following information before starting Unit 1.
The following pages can be found under the resources tab.
• Historical Trauma Resource Sheet
• 3 Stories- The Boy Who Became A Bear, Coyote and the Tree, Slapoo the Witch Woman
** Reflections papers should be done alone and away from the group. Reflection papers can be used as assignments to be read by the educator to monitor progress and change
**A final set of questions, after completing all three units, should be answered and a final reflection should be written of all the materials covered in this curriculum.
