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Walking Together

This bestselling, 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.

AUTHOR

Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall

ELDER DR. ALBERT D. MARSHALL is from the Moose Clan of the Mi’kmaw Nation, Eskasoni First Nation in Unama’ki-Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A fluent speaker of Mi’kmaw, he has brought forth the concept of Etuaptmumk / Two-Eyed Seeing which honors the strengths of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing for the benefit of all.


AUTHOR

Louise Zimanyi

LOUISE ZIMANYI, who is of French-Canadian and Hungarian descent, lives as a guest in Tkaronto/Toronto, Treaty 13 territory. As a professor and researcher, she is co-learning from and with the Land and wise teachers, co-transforming early childhood pedagogy and practice.


AUTHOR

Emily Kewageshig

EMILY KEWAGESHIG is an Anishnaabe artist and visual storyteller whose work captures the interconnection of life forms using both traditional and contemporary materials and methods. She creates artwork that highlights Indigenous knowledge and culture. Emily is from Saugeen First Nation in Ontario, Canada.


Reviews

This important gorgeous book has something for readers of all ages


Booklist starred review 050123

A gentle and beautiful exploration of how Indigenous and nonIndigenous people can see the world through two eyesfrom two perspectiveswhich leads to an understanding that we are all connected and that we need each other to be strong


Canadian Teacher Spring23

A lovely book to add to home public or school collections


Canadian Childrens Book News Spring23

A moving read to instill love and respect for the natural world


Kirkus Reviews 042523

A beautiful celebration of Indigenous knowledge and the importance of respecting the land This is a great educational resource for elementary collections and could serve as a powerful conversation starter for classroom discussions on the environment


School Library Journal 052623

Awards

  • Nautilus Book Awards Gold 2024, Joint winner
  • Skipping Stones Honor Award 2024, Joint winner
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    Dimensions:

    36 Pages
    8.90in * 8.90in * .30in
    140.00gr

    Published:

    August 13, 2024

    Publisher:

    Annick Press

    ISBN:

    9781773217772

    Language:

    eng

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