Walking Together
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
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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In this meditative collaboration, vivid illustrations accompany accessible observations around what happens "when we walk together in a good way." Mi'kmaw Nation author Marshall and French Canadian and Hungarian author Zimanyi repeat the phrase as intergenerational figures of various skin tones are shown viewing change in a seasonal landscape, where they "receive the gifts of Mother Earth through stories." While walking together, the figures communicate in chorus, touching on vital bonds ("We are all connected.// We are never alone./ We need each other./ Mawikwayk—Together, we are strong") as well as, per an author's note, themes of Etuaptmumk ("Two-eyed Seeing") and Netukulimk ("protecting Mother Earth for the ancestors and for present and future generations"). Intensely colored multimedia art from Anishinaabe illustrator Kewageshig, suggestive of stained glass's translucence, depict the figures and landscapes with reverence. An afterword concludes. Ages 4–7.
