Two-eyed seeing (TES), or Etuaptmumk, in the Mi'kmaw language, implements the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and Western perspectives for co-learning. This paper will share how to implement Etuaptmumk as an Indigenous way of knowing to explore gender and sexuality in a Two-Spirit identity. The paper will frame E/TES as a strength of Indigenous knowledge to expand how to explore Two-Spirit through cultural knowledge. Etuaptmumk allows knowledge systems to collaborate by converging their perspectives as an empirical inquiry. Mi'kmaw foundations of knowledge based on Two-Eyed Seeing provide an analysis of language and culture to develop a more inclusive language of terms for Two-Spirit gender identity and sexuality through linking language as a cultural foundation for learning.

Authors:
John R. Sylliboy, McGill University, Canada

About the Presenter(s)
J. Sylliboy is the Executive Director of the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance and Indigenous Research Lead at the IWK Health Centre. My research addresses Indigenous perspectives on gender and sexuality about Two-Spirit identity using Two-Eyed Seeing.

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