Walking Together is about all of us working together for future generations. The authors explain the benefits of etuaptmumk, also known as two-eyed seeing, which brings together Indigenous and Western ways of understanding about Mother Earth so that we can learn to protect and care for our planet and all the creatures who live on her. The story takes place in spring, during Squoljuiku’s (Frogs Croaking Time). Walking Together is a great introduction for students to take place-based learning to a new level: learning from place.

Other End Matter: Afterword explaining the story, the collaboration process, and the two Indigenous languages used in the book
Images: Colour illustrations
Contributor Affiliation: Authors Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall (Eskasoni First Nation), Louise Zimanyi (Tkaronto/Toronto, Treaty 13), Illustrator Emily Kewageshig (Saugeen First Nation)
Bibliography: No
Index: No

Source: Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools

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.

Elder Dr Albert D. Marshall's profile page

LOUISE ZIMANYI is a mother, professor, researcher, sea turtle lover. In her work in early childhood care and development, she is grateful to be able to be in nature every day, co-learning with and from the land and wise teachers. Though Louise lives in Toronto, she has a travelling heart.

Louise Zimanyi's profile page

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.

Emily Kewageshig's profile page

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

“A gentle and beautiful exploration of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can see the world through two eyes—from two perspectives—which leads to an understanding that we are all connected and that we need each other to be strong.”

Canadian Teacher, Spring/23

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

Kirkus Reviews, 04/25/23

“A lovely book to add to home, public or school collections.”

Canadian Children’s Book News, Spring/23

“This important, gorgeous book has something for readers of all ages.”

Booklist, *starred review, 05/01/23

“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, 05/26/23