Cynthia Coughlin, Instructor/Coordinator, Chartrand Homes Adult Literacy Program, Yellowknife
The “Beyond the Mask” project included literacy, woodworking and vocational components. The learners made a mask, shield, and staff and then created a mask booklet. They researched the history of masks and shields in different cultures, using films and Internet downloads. They wrote poetry, stories, thank you notes, made a personal dictionary of new words, and personal statements.