Themes of the Spiral Curriculum Chart Native people have a set of values or beliefs which they feel their community should know and pass down to the next generation. Each Indigenous group in Alaska has their own set of values. Resources are identified with the following themes commonly found with each Indigenous group. Culturally-based curriculum resources are identified with the following themes to help validate Native ways of knowing, not to diminish its integrity.
Family includes past, present, and future immediate and extended family.
Individuals are responsible for knowing their role in the family and to show the children their roles. To honor Ancestors shows respect and pride for oneself and one's culture. It is important to know learn one's own Native language. Nuances within a language are essential to capture the full meaning of what is being communicated. Language is an important part of defining culture.