To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, here’s a tip for instructors to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into their classroom.

Teaching Tip #1: Embrace Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) 

What it is: 
A concept introduced by Mi'kmaq Elders Albert and Murdena Marshall, Two-Eyed Seeing encourages viewing the world through both Indigenous and Western perspectives, integrating the strengths of each.  

How to apply it: 

• Incorporate Indigenous perspectives alongside Western viewpoints in your course content
• Invite Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers to share their insights with your class
• Encourage students to reflect on how different worldviews can complement each other 

Reflective question: 
How can integrating both Indigenous and Western perspectives enhance students' understanding of the subject matter? 

See all the tips and additional resources here - Indigenous Knowledge in the Classroom Teaching Tips Series.docx