It was thought that the best method to start the project was by first inviting the Elders and project participants to an orientation session to introduce everyone in the group to the suggested schedules. When the Elders were invited to the session it was met with awkward silence and perplexed looks. First, they wanted to know whose idea this meeting was, and, second, why would they need an orientation meeting: "We are all almost 80 years old... I think we know what we should be doing by now... " So, this idea was quickly discarded.
Elders' Schedule 2005-2006
Schedules were prepared for each project when approved work plans were completed, but schedules were not followed to the letter or as written. Instead, all the project participants followed Elder-led routines. In most cases, the Elders' routines exceeded the weekly hour allocation. It should also be noted that when the Elders and project participants are working on material and they are on a roll, they do not want to stop. One, it takes time and effort to find this place where the material flows easily and, two, they feel they may not be able to remember the next day; or, if the next day is a day off, again there is a chance of forgetting.
*Note: The "quarter heading" in the sample below was meant as a simple reference to track the schedule and budget allocation. I did this as a reminder for myself more than anything, to keep me on track.
Activity: September 2005–March 2006, 2 days per week, 5 hours per day: Translation of SENĆOŦEN to satisfactory English.
2nd Quarter
September 2005 (8 days) 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
3rd Quarter
October 2005 (8 days) 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
November 2005 (9 days) 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
December 2005 (9 days) 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
4th Quarter
January 2006 (7 days) 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
February 2006 (8 days) 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28,
March 2006 (9 days) 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
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