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1. Cosmic Model. The Institute will feature the Dine Cosmic Model developed by Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay from the Indigenous Education Institute, Bluff, Utah. Dr. Maryboy and Dr. Begay will explain the traditional indigenous values that form the foundation of the model. They will then demonstrate how other organizations can develop their own model based on the values and knowledge that guide their work. 2. Active Learning. Participants will create their own criteria and their own models. They will begin to use their models in their work settings and will receive guidance and support they need during the process. The instructors are committed to support the participants, to facilitate their interaction with each other, and to provide personalized consultation. This approach will deepen participants' understanding of culturally appropriate models and procedures, and will, in turn, enhance the quality of programs and services their agencies provide. 3. Indigenous values. In collaboration with Dr. Michael Patton and Dr. Chandra Mehrotra, the instructors will assist the participants as they learn to juxtapose indigenous evaluation values with mainstream tools and techniques. Cosmic Model 
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