Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing | Rebecca Thomas | TEDxNSCCWaterfront

Etuaptmumk - Two-Eyed Seeing is explained by saying it refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of

Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing | Rebecca Thomas | TEDxNSCCWaterfront

Etuaptmumk - Two-Eyed Seeing is explained by saying it refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledges and ways of knowing ... and learning to use both these eyes together, for the benefit of all. Spoken word artist, current Halifax Slam Master and recently appointed Poet Laureate for the Halifax Regional Municipality, Rebecca Thomas also holds the position of Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services at the Nova Scotia Community College. Coming from an indigenous background whose family has been greatly impacted by residential schools, Ms. Thomas has come to recognize the lack of prominence given to First Nations perspectives within the history of Halifax. As a Mi’kmaw woman, she embraces the opportunity to bring her cultural voice to the broader public discussion through the Poet Laureate position, and believes that the arts and poetry can help people heal in ways beyond traditional therapies. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is why I speak,” said Ms. Thomas.

Medicine man, performer, and drum master Steven Toya talks about the gift of the power of the drum, the Native American teachings around the drum, and the role of the drum in healing.  The

Medicine man, performer, and drum master Steven Toya talks about the gift of the power of the drum, the Native American teachings around the drum, and the role of the drum in healing.  The drums he makes are available from the Washpa Production Company in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico. His family, the Southern Slam Dancers and Singers, performed at the Seed Graduate Institute conference held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in September of 2012.

Mr. Toya was filmed and interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

CROC E MOSES is a seasoned musician and slam poet who has mastered his unique style of performance to critical acclaim. Here he performs in the TEDx setting.

CROC E MOSES is a seasoned musician and slam poet who has mastered his unique style of performance to critical acclaim. Here he performs in the TEDx setting. Visit his website for more videos, artwork, and poetry.

In a time where student voices have been silenced, Slam Dunkley’s, Earth Guardians board member, law school graduation speech highlights the hypocrisy in our society and the importance of

In a time where student voices have been silenced, Slam Dunkley’s, Earth Guardians board member, law school graduation speech highlights the hypocrisy in our society and the importance of young leaders maintaining optimism as we create a radically different future.

ABOUT SLAM DUNKLEY 🌱✨
Dumonde Slam Dunkley was born in Besançon, France, and is of Jamaican and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape descent. After spending most of his childhood in Europe, Slam settled in the Appoquinomink marshlands of Delaware.
Before attending law school, Slam was a Division 1 Rower at Saint Joseph's University where he graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and a M.S. in Organizational Development and Leadership. Slam then came to the University of Arizona to develop a deeper understanding of legal and political systems that hinder American progress.

Slam was an active member of the law community, having served as both 1L delegate and subsequently President of the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA), President of the Black Law Student Association, member of the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, and was a member of the Barry Davis National Mock Trial Team.
In his two years on campus, Slam led and helped organize nearly 100 educational, cultural, career-oriented, and community-based events and wrote an award-winning and published Legal Note on Indian Water rights.

Slam then spent his 3L year in Lyon, France, where he received an LL.M. in International and European Business Law.
He will continue his legal education at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Slam is also an outstanding board member for Earth Guardians, where he helps us train & empower diverse youth to be leaders at the intersections of the climate crisis.

🌟 Just like Slam, you too can create a radical & positive change! 🌟
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