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.

• Lead title marketing campaign
• National media campaign, including targeted outreach to trade/children's/parenting/Native Indigenous media
• Author appearances, in-person and virtual
• Pre-pub trade advertising; key library journal print and digital advertising
• Lead title promotion at key industry events, including Winter Institute, NCTE, OLA, ALA
• Social media outreach across all platforms, with targeted outreach to Native/Indigenous digital content creators
• Promotions on Goodreads, Netgalley, Edelweiss
• Marketing to fans of We Are Water Protectors
• Extensive print and digital galley distribution to booksellers, reviewers, librarians, and educators
• Finished book mailing
• National awards submissions

About the Author

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.

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.

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.

Book Information
ISBN 9781773217765
Author Albert D. Marshall
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Annick Press Ltd
Publisher Annick Press Ltd