Bøger af Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall

This bestselling and award-winning introduction to Etuaptmumk-the gift of multiple perspectives also known as Two-Eyed Seeing-is now available in a bilingual edition that celebrates the Mi'kmaw language and our connections to nature.Elder Albert D. Marshall is a leading environmental voice who has brought forward the concept of Etuaptmumk, honoring and braiding both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing for the benefit of all. Walking Together is grounded in this, as well as in the concept of Netukulimk, meaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors and for present and future generations. The journey in Walking Together nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, with plant life and animals, and with other-than-human beings.Translated by Barbara Sylliboy and Arlene Stevens, Eskasoni First Nation, Unama'ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia, the dual-language text in Mi'kmaw and English furthers Elder Marshall's lifelong work preserving cultural beliefs and creating a strong vision for his people and for the future. Elder Marshall and Louise Zimanyi are working together to promote Land-based learning through storytelling, an approach that has global relevance for protecting biodiversity, climate action, and resilience. Emily Kewageshig's evocative artwork illustrates the beauty of connecting with nature and encourages readers to strengthen their relationships to the world around them.

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.