Walking Together

By Albert D. Marshall, Louise Zimanyi, Emily Kewageshig (Illustrator)

Discover nature's lessons and the art of seeing through two eyes, fostering harmony with the Earth.

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40 pages

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Join a group of children as they explore nature's wonders, guided by the Mi'kmaw concept of Two-Eyed Seeing. As spring unfolds, they learn from the robin's return and the maple's sap, embracing a harmonious relationship with the land. This journey teaches them to cherish and protect Mother Earth for future generations. How will they express gratitude and ensure balance with all living beings? Dive into a world where nature is the ultimate teacher, and every step taken is a step towards understanding and respect.

From the publisher

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk–or Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language–as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin’s return, listen for Frog’s croaking, and wonder at maple tree’s gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing–which braids together the strengths of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing–and the Mi’kmaq concept of Netukulimk–meaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors, present, and future generations–Walking Together nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, plant-life, animals and other-than-human beings for the benefit of all.

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