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Two-Eyed Seeing Program
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Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) guides the program in connecting Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. Led by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community, it brings this principle to life through events and programming in and for community.
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We're excited to announce that we've been accepted into the 1% for the Planet Impact Partners network!

This allows us to be connected to businesses who have made the commitment to donate 1% of their annual sales to eligible partners like us.

We look forward to making positive impact together!
A photo of Two-Eyed Seeing Program staff and youth, all wearing hoodies with the Two-Eyed Seeing Program logo on them. Elder Albert is also in the picture. Over the scrapbook styled photos, there is a turquoise banner that has the 1% for the Planet Logo. Text reads "Impact Partner"
September 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Congratulations to Cathy Martin on her new role as the MSVU Elder and Indigenous Relations Consultant!

It is so exciting to see someone as incredible as Cathy step into this important role. We’re looking forward to all that she’ll bring to this work and to the MSVU community. 💖
A blue and yellow graphic that is congratulating Cathy Martin. There is a photo of her on the graphic.
September 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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So excited for this Wednesday! We'll be making big, cardboard birch trees that will be used in a Two-Eyed Seeing exhibit at the Treaty Space Gallery!

Want to be a part of it? Email us at [email protected] to let us know you're coming!
A poster showing text and cardboard birch trees. The event is taking place Sept 2 from 9am-1:45pm at MSVU. Register at TESProgram@msvu.ca and we'll send more info!
August 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Last week we held a drum making workshop with the amazing Holly Meuse, and wow…what a special time it was!

Thank you, Holly, for coming out and sharing your expertise with us…we are grateful for you!
Krista, Holly, a participant, and Cheyenne are laughing while looking at the camera. They are all holding drums they've made. Behind them is a vibrant mural painted by Jessica Jerome, Grace Campbell-LeBlanc, and the Two-Eyed Seeing Program Program lead, Krista, showing the camera her painted wooden hoop. She painted it the colours of the medicine wheel (red, yellow, white, black). A participant lacing up her drum, attaching the hide to the wooden hoop. Program Coordinator, Cheyenne, lacing up her drum, attaching the hide to the wooden hoop.
August 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Calling young artists!

Gain exhibit experience, learn from professional artist Jessica Jerome, and explore Two-Eyed Seeing!

🍃 September 2, 2026
🍃 10:00AM - 1:45PM
🍃 MSVU Campus
🍃 Indigenous youth grades 7-12

Register: [email protected]
A poster advertising a birch tree making workshop hosted by the Two-Eyed Seeing Program. Text reads, "Calling young artists! Create art. Be part of an exhibit." It then gives the same details outlined in the caption. The poster is green and includes a photo of a live birch tree.
August 18, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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FREE DRUM WORKSHOP FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH!

We're hosting a hand drum making workshop with Holly Meuse!

Youth will have the opportunity to make their own hand drum and bring it home

Email [email protected] to register

🗓 August 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📌 Mount Saint Vincent University Library
A poster advertising the Two-Eyed Seeing Program's hand drum making working. The photo has pictures of hand drums, Holly Meuse, and the Two-Eyed Seeing Program logo. The poster text reflects the caption.
August 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Big thanks to NSERC for sharing a feature on Dr. Collier-Jarvis @lnuonhorror.bsky.social and @tesprogram.bsky.social

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Growing future STEAM leaders through Two-Eyed Seeing
As a traditional drum begins to vibrate, patterns emerge on a homemade Chladni plate—a flat surface that makes sound waves visible—while curious young learners observe.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today, and everyday, there is so much to celebrate, honour, and learn.

A few years ago, the Two-Eyed Seeing Program went to Keji with our youth to celebrate this day.

How are you celebrating the day?
June 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Krista and Cheyenne, our Program Lead and Program Coordinator, are two of the authors in this collaborative project titled: Reimagining The Spaces We Occupy.

Join us for a fireside chat and Q&A!

- Tuesday, June 23
- 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Halifax Central Library (Paul O'Regan Hall)
- Free to attend!
June 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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We had the honour of volunteering at the Connection For Action Conference on gender-based violence.

We discussed statistics and first-hand stories about women in politics+workplace.

We ended the conference with an art demonstration lead by Elder Debbie Eisan and Diana Younes.
A photo MSVU staff and Two-Eyed Seeing Program Coordinator around the finished art piece. It resembles prayer beads but it's large and made of paper mache. A reflection circle led by Elder Debbie Eisan A panel of women speaking about making supportive spaces for women in leadership roles. Art painted by Amanda Rhodenizor. 3 large canvases with a large boat painted across them. Colours range from bright orange to yellow
June 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Big news from the Two-Eyed Seeing Program…we’ve been awarded NSERC PromoScience funding for a fourth three-year term!

We’re grateful to program lead, Dr. Krista Collier-Jarvis for her work in securing this funding, and to NSERC PromoScience for their ongoing support.

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May 25, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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I'm so happy to share that the Two-Eyed Seeing has officially received funding to continue our program for a further three years. Big thank you to NSERC and @msvuenglish.bsky.social You can read more about our program here: www.msvu.ca/academics/ba...

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Funding decision
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May 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Exciting news coming VERY soon... 👀
May 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Our program gives us the flexibility to work on a variety of projects, and that’s something we’re so grateful for. Lately, we’ve been busy connecting with nature and community, developing new programming, and working on exciting initiatives.

Thank you for supporting the work we do!
One deer is standing on a grassy hill. Dark trees and a blue and pink sunset are behind it. A group of 5 individuals are standing in a group, wearing a variety of traditional outfits. Some clothing items include a ribbon skirt, peaked cap, and porcupine roach. A photo of our Program Coordinator helping school-aged children make bracelets. She is tying a bracelet around the arm of one of the children. A sneak peek photo of an upcoming activity. It is a zoomed in picture of a piece of paper with different colours of paint. Text reads “basic”, “lemon juice”, “acidic”, and “neutral.”
May 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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May 5 is Red Dress Day.

We were honoured to attend the gathering held at MSVU.

We took time to reflect not only on loss, but also the strength in community and the shared commitment to ensuring the identities and voices are carried forward.

Our thoughts are with loved ones and community today.
A table with a red table cloth filled with coloured pencils and themed colouring sheets. In the photo, you can see people’s hands colouring the sheets. A photo of 2 pairs of hands working on stringing red beads. A picture of 4 small felt red dresses that have been decorated by people at the gathering. A paper with text on it reads, “Dress Station: The dress station offers a space to learn about the significance of the red dress as a symbol of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ people. Participants can engage in reflection, art, or written messages that honour those who are missing and those whose lives were taken.” A picture of red beads on string and a bowl of 4000 loose red beads. There is a paper with text on it that reads, “Bead Stringing Station: Participants are invited to string beads in honour of the missing and lost Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit Individuals. Creating a visual and hands-on act of remembrance, each bead represents a life, a story, and a commitment to remembering those who should never be forgotten.
May 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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We recently visited Fairview Heights Elementary School to do a Sweetgrass workshop. Invited by a parent, together we read Sweetgrass by Theresa Meuse and explored an activity from the Two-Eyed Seeing Program book kit.

If you want us to come visit your school, library, or organization...reach out!
A photo of the parent who invited us into her child’s classroom. She is reading Sweetgrass to the class. Cheyenne is sitting next to her. All children are back-on. Children, back-on, making friendship bracelets following steps from the Two-Eyed Seeing Program book kit. Children sat at their desk making bracelets. The focus in on their hands, hard at work. Children sat at their desk making bracelets. The focus in on their hands, hard at work.
April 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Ann Sylliboy, Mi’kmaw leader, educator, and advocate—and Two-Eyed Seeing Program co-founder!—will be receiving a Honorary Doctorate at King’s. Congratulations Ann, we are so proud of you.

Read Ann’s bio on the King’s website: ukings.ca/news/kings-h...
A photo of Ann Sylliboy. Text on the photo reads, “Congratulations Ann Sylliboy”
April 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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We recently attended Elder Albert Marshall & Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker's conversation on Etuaptmumk.

As always when Elder Albert is around, so much wisdom was shared. It was an honour to learn from the speakers, as well Elder Ann LaBillois, Elder Charlotte Bernard, and John R. Sylliboy.
A photo of Cheyenne Hardy, Elder Albert Marshall, and Krista Collier-Jarvis, all smiling at the camera. Cheyenne and Krista are wearing their Two-Eyed Seeing Program hoodies. A photo of people seated in an auditorium. At the front of the room, are Richard Kroeker and Elder Albert Marshall, as well as sign language interpreter. There is a large projection behind them of a blue screen that says “Etuaptmumk” (Two-Eyed Seeing).
April 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The additional mirrors are now up on mural!

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts. The mirrors are on each side of the mural, at slightly different heights, to allow even more different perspectives. We hope this is a helpful and effective change!

The mural is located at the MSVU Library.
A photo taken from the left side of the mural, showing the mirrors A photo taken of the full mural, showing that the circular mirrors are all at different heights A photo taken of the mural from thenright side, showing the new mirrors
March 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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It’s always such a joy to make luski with Ann, the Pier 21 team, and the number of learners who attend our luski workshops. Thank you for having us, Pier 21! Looking forward to working together again sometime soon!

Make luskinikn at home: www.msvu.ca/wp-content/u...
A group of 4 children are mixing luski ingredients with their hands, on the table A photo of the busy room as people are sat in groups at different tables, making their own luski. Closest to the table, a child is pouring yogurt from a small bowl into a larger bowl 2 children are smiling at the camera while one mixes the ingredients with their hands 3 children are smiling at the camera while trying luski for the first time
March 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day.

To celebrate, we're highlighting the amazing achievements of Indigenous women across Canada.

We've showcased even more on our Instagram and Facebook, which you can see here:

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Elsie Charles Basque (1916 to 2016). She is one of Canada’s oldest residential school survivors and the first Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia to earn a teaching certificate. A bust was made in her honour, which can be found at Universite Sainte-Anne. She is a member of the Order of Canada. Arielle Twist. She is an two-spirit interdisciplinary artist living in Halifax. She is the author of poetry book “Disintegrate/Dissociate.” She is the winner of the $10,000 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for 2SLGBTQIA+ Emerging Writers and her performances have been exhibited in art galleries across the country. We’ve attached a stanza from her poem “Gravel.” It reads, “I asked the creator to make me soft / told them I was trying to prove that I / was worthy of a love that was forgiving, / a love worth losing, while losing myself.” Autumn Peltier. She is a 21 year old Indigenous Rights Activist and UN Speaker. She is Ojibwe and Odawa. Her documentary “The Water Walker” was purchased by HBO Canada and streamed on Crave. It is currently available on New Yonder. Autumn represents 30 first nations in Ontario in her work as Water Commissioner. We’ve attached a screenshot of an article that reads, “Peltier captivated the world’s attention at the age of 12 when she admonished Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, at an Assembly of First Nations event, for the choices he had made for her people." Elder Charlotte Nolin. Charlotte is an Oji-Cree, Metis, two-spirit knowledge keeper, ‘60s scoop survivor, sun dancer, pipe carrier, sweat lodge keeper, and elder. After growing up experiencing transphobic violence, her work has been devoted to healing and guiding community. Her story reminds that being true to who you are is an act of resistance and resilience. A quote from Charlotte reads, “You know, when I think back at my life and how I was so small growing up because society made me small, and then one day I emerged—just like a butterfly emerges form a cocoon. And I spread my wings. And I said, ‘this is who I am.’” Also attached to this page is a portrait painted of Charlotte that was painted by JD Hawk. It is titled, “Stands Strong Eagle Woman: A Two-Spirit Grandmother.”
March 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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We are so excited to be part of Pier 21's free March Break programming again this year! Come make some luski with Ann Sylliboy and our team!
A graphic posted by Pier 21. Text reads "March Break at the Museum. Free programming and admission. March 14-22, 2026. Food workshop schedule: Workshop registration opens March 4 at 9:00am. March 16 11am - Mi'kmaw. March 16 2pm - Chinese. March 17 11am - Ukrainian. March 17 2pm - Italian. March 18 11am - Filipino March 18 2pm - Brazilian March 19 11am - Nigerian March 19 2pm - Kenyan March 20 11am - Indian March 20 2pm - Korean" A graphic from Pier 21 that says "Food Worship Schedule. For groups 5 or more, please contact the Public Programs team. This is not a drop-off program. Parent/caregiver supervision is required for participation in the food workshops. Monday, March 16: 11am Mi'kmaw, 12:30pm Mi'kmaw, 2pm Chinese." We've added our logo to the 2 Mi'kmaw timeslots A graphic from Pier 21 that says "March Break at the Museum.  Date: March 14-22, 2026 Location: In-person event at the Museum Language: Presented in English Cost: FREE" A screenshot of Pier 21's website outlining what you can expect. It mentions free admission from March 14 to 22, free cooking workshops from March 16 to 20, access to the Museum's exhibitions and Indigenous fused glass art intervention, and more.
March 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Results are in! The mirror option with the most votes was option #2, with 120 votes!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote on where the next mirrors should go. We had over 300 votes. Because of you, more people will be able to see themselves reflected in the mural.

Stay tuned for updates!
A graphic with a photo of the mural, a graph indicated how many votes went to each mirror option, and a red circle with the number 2 in the center. Option #1 had 8 votes, option #2 had 120 votes, option #3 had 86 votes, and option #4 had 111.
February 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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THANK YOU to everyone who has shared your thoughts so far! Over 300 votes have been submitted!

This poll closes tonight, February 13, at 11:59pm.

Comment your vote below or vote using this link: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/C2j3zMjhYT
Text reads, "Share your thoughts. Poll closes tonight at 11:59pm." A photo of the full sized mural WITH mirror options indicated. Generally speaking, the options are 1) to the left of the mural, 2) evenly spaced on the left and right sides of mural, 3) evenly spaced on either sides of the tree trunk in the center of the mural, or 4) going down the tree trunk A photo of the full sized mural without mirror options.
February 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

We want to take a moment to reflect on the powerful role women and girls play in shaping our communities and our future. Today, we're showcasing a few of the influential Indigenous women leading and transforming STEM fields. 👩‍🔬
The Two-Eyed Seeing Logo. Below, text reads, "Seven Indigenous Women Powering STEM. February 11. International Day of Women and Girls in Science" References include the Cradle of Aviation Museum, CBC News, Wikipedia, Simon Fraser University, and Tajikeimɨk's Facebook page. - Dr. Murdena Marshall was a Mi’kmaw Elder and traditional knowledge expert. She was born in Whycocomagh and lived in Eskasoni. Along with her husband Albert Marshall and biologist Cheryl Bartlett, Murdena co-created the concept of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing). Her idea of connecting Indigenous and Western-Scientific ways of knowing has transformed approaches to health and science globally. - Dr. Laurie Rosseau-Nepton is Innu, a member of Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation in Quebec, and is the first Indigenous Woman in Canada to earn a PhD in astrophysics. She received her PhD from Université Laval in Québec City in 2017. - A member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Dr. Nadine Caron is the first female First Nations student to graduate from the UBC Faculty of Medicine and the first female Indigenous general surgeon in Canada. In 2024, she was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. - Mary G. Ross was the great-granddaughter of the Cherokee Chief John Ross. She lived in community and was always interested in STEM (despite being the only girl in her math class). She obtained her Master’s degree and was hired by Lockheed Martin in 1942, focusing on both defense and space exploration. She is known as the first Indigenous woman engineer. - Dr. Lillian Eva Quan Dyck is the first First Nations woman in Canada to obtain her PhD in the sciences. Her father immigrated to Canada from China, and her mother was Cree and a member of Gordon First Nation. Dr. Dyck holds three degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, including a PhD in biological psychiatry. She was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2005. - Julie Francis is a mother of three and a Mi'kmaw Registered Nurse from Eskasoni First Nation. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University in 2023. She has dedicated years to nursing, leadership, and research, including with Eskasoni, the IWK, the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt and Healing initiative, Cape Breton University’s Unama’ki College, and Tajikeimɨk – Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness. - Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman and the first Indigenous person to hold a pilot’s license. She was the first known Black person to hold an international pilot’s license. Hearing aviation stories from World War I made Bessie interested in flying. As a woman and a person of colour, every aviation school she went to rejected her. She decided to learn to fly in France, where she excelled.
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM