“Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 4: Two-Eyed Seeing & Beyond” originally aired on October 28, 2020. This session featured Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid,

“Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 4: Two-Eyed Seeing & Beyond” originally aired on October 28, 2020. This session featured Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid, and Deborah McGregor, moderated by Jacquie Miller, MA. They explored Etuaptmumk, or Two-Eyed Seeing, a guiding principle developed by Elder Marshall.

Etuaptmumk emphasizes integrating two or more perspectives for improved outcomes. Understood as a gift of multiple viewpoints, this framework enhances our shared lives, including our relationship with the Earth. The discussion highlighted how Two-Eyed Seeing necessitates collaborative learning and understanding, drawing parallels with the Two-Row Wampum for guiding cross-cultural collaboration.

The pandemic prompted a reevaluation of travel, highlighting an urgent need for regenerative practices to heal our environment and communities. This approach is guided by five core principles:

The pandemic prompted a reevaluation of travel, highlighting an urgent need for regenerative practices to heal our environment and communities. This approach is guided by five core principles: Whole System Thinking, Honouring Sense of Place, Community Inclusion & Partnership, Aspirational in Nature, and Continual Coevolution. These guidelines emphasize integrating local communities and nature to foster truly sustainable destinations.

Amanda Ho, Co-Founder of Regenerative Travel, leads this movement. Her booking platform, Regenerative Resorts, connects independently owned eco-luxury hotels dedicated to high social and environmental impact. Ho, a seasoned brand architect and storyteller with a passion for sustainability, previously founded Electrify Magazine. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a

Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a more sustainable future.

At Impact Hub, Laurène leads the Circular Economy Transition, building community and supporting circular entrepreneurs. Amanda, founder of Impact Hub Geneva & Lausanne, initiated this effort, creating an ecosystem that connects diverse stakeholders. Both aim to leverage collaboration to address urgent global problems like climate change.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.