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.
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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.