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Two-Eyed Seeing and Environmentalism

Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
Geography, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies
Food,Agriculture & Land Use
Grade 10
SK, NU
Two-Eyed Seeing and Environmentalism

Description

In this lesson, students explore the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing and its connection to environmental stewardship and emissions reduction. They examine how Indigenous ways of knowing emphasize reciprocity with the Land and how these perspectives relate to contemporary climate strategies, including net-zero policy. Students reflect on how reconciliation, Land stewardship, and environmental responsibility intersect.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Food,Agriculture & Land Use

Context: Community

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