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No full text The colours, style, and design of the artwork featured on the cover page of this special issue were used as a logo for a conference organized by the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI), held at the Membertou Convention Centre in Nova Scotia in 2023. The theme of the conference was “Honouring Two-Eyed Seeing: Turning Vision Into Action.”
The artwork was inspired by the works of Loretta Gould and was created by Steven Rolls, Director of Creative Services at Rise Results, specifically for this conference
Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing as a Framework for Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Planning and Development
No full text Indigenous voices and philosophies are conspicuously absent from the call to transform tourism planning through regenerative and culturally inclusive approaches. To address this, this work explores collaborative frameworks that can propel the tourism industry forward for all stakeholders in a more inclusive and sustainable way. Examining the role of Traditional Knowledge in Unama’ki Cape Breton Island provides an enhanced understanding of the barriers to and opportunities for Indigenous inclusion in tourism decision-making and can inform a broader world view. Additionally, the philosophy of Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing allows for the consideration of two distinct perspectives and could be usefully applied to the tourism industry. Through the lens of reconciliation, Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing provides a path for tourism decision-makers to contribute to a shared decision matrix and, ultimately, to contribute to a new framework for tourism development. Challenging established colonial research norms and exploring the complex dynamic between Indigenous and non-Indigenous decision-making will deliver both a theoretical contribution to existing literature as well as a practical contribution to building tourism on more equitable grounds
Accountability frameworks for Indigenous financial institutions in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand
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Indigenous peoples around the world share a history of colonization and poverty, including the loss of land, language, and the cultural foundations of their societies and communities. An increasing number of Indigenous peoples are actively rebuilding and revitalizing their cultures through economic endeavour. This paper presents case studies from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, highlighting applicable models of collaborative co-governance employed by Indigenous finance entities, as well as the accountability frameworks that have emerged from this renaissance. We found evidence of commonalities based on the cultural values and traditional knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples in their respective countries. The literature informs our analyses, as it originates from our organizations and communities of interest. We discovered that, despite the social, cultural, and economic differences, the exciting and innovative strategies developed by Indigenous peoples in all three countries are not only similar and relevant to one another but also applicable to non-Indigenous financial and investment institutions and their accountability frameworks. The integration of Indigenous philosophies and values into the governance of Indigenous financial and investment entities has fostered a multi-dimensional approach that considers both Western and Indigenous practices. The necessity of meeting both Indigenous and non- Indigenous accountability requirements creates an interlocking circle of values and codes of conduct, providing Indigenous financial and investment entities with a double layer of protection
Muiwatmnej Etuaptmumk: “Two-Eyed Seeing Fom Vision to Action”
No full text This special issue was inspired by a conference held in Membertou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, in the fall of 2023. The conference, Muiwatmnej Etuaptmumk: “Two-Eyed Seeing From Vision to Action,” was organized by the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI) and its secretariat Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR). The conference’s primary motivation was to honour and celebrate the work and words of Dr. Albert Marshall and his late wife, Dr. Murdena Marshall, who were both Elders in Eskasoni, as well as to celebrate their friend and collaborator Dr. Cheryl Bartlett. Being guided by the principles of Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing was one of the eight lessons in their collaborative co-learning journey (Bartlett et al., 2012).1 The presentations delivered at the conference, and the articles in this special issue, demonstrate this lesson’s appeal. 
Using Two-Eyed Seeing to Codevelop First Nations Housing Policies with Canada
No full text This study explores the use of Two-Eyed Seeing to guide the codevelopment of housing policies between First Nations and Canada, fostering meaningful collaboration and advancing self-determination. It examines historical contexts, challenges, and benefits, using interviews with Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Quebec, and Potlotek, Nova Scotia, as case studies. Key principles for effective policy codevelopment include meaningful engagement, respectful dialogue, shared decision-making, and the recognition of Indigenous rights and sovereignty. The paper contributes to ongoing discourse on Indigenous governance and equitable partnership
Apoqnmatulti’k: Turning the tide for collaborative research
No full textA collaborative and holistic approach is essential to achieving a healthy and resilient aquatic ecosystem. Apoqnmatulti’k (Mi’kmaw for “we help each other”) is a partnership that involves the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources, the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, commercial fisher Darren Porter, the Ocean Tracking Network, Acadia University, Dalhousie University, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Science. Apoqnmatulti’k is founded on the shared participation of Mi’kmaw, local, and Western scientific knowledge holders, aiming to better understand valued aquatic species in Pitu’pa’q (Bras d’Or Lake) and Pekwitapa’qek (Minas Basin). Guided by the principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), Apoqnmatulti’k serves as a model for how the incorporation of diverse perspectives can enhance knowledge, ensure transparency and accessibility of information, and transform fisheries management and conservation. This paper focuses on the challenges, lessons learned, and achievements derived from collaboration and the development of a strong partnership
Calculating the Biocapacity of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Claims of Title and Treaty
No full text This paper explores a land claim case initiated by the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) concerning their traditional territory in Ontario, integrating the principles of the two-eyed seeing approach by bringing the Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity (EFB) methodology into the case as support alongside cultural and Indigenous views. EFB is an environmental indicator used to understand the amount of Earth’s resources an area can provide to support human activities. Using geomatics and EFB research, we quantify the regenerative capacity and environmental significance of SON’s territory. The analysis reveals that cropland, distinguished by Ontario’s high yield factor and fertile soil, possesses the highest Biocapacity within the region, indicating its potential to sustain Indigenous livelihoods. The calculated Biocapacity of SON’s traditional territory underscores its ability to support a population of 594,572 people, emphasizing the vast number of ecological resources available within the territory. We look at the juxtaposition of Indigenous knowledge with scientific analysis within this case and how it can help support Indigenous land claims cases. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the paper contributes to the broader discourse on Indigenous land rights and environmental stewardship, advocating for the recognition and preservation of the ecological heritage of Indigenous lands within the framework of the two-eyed seeing approach.
Mi\u27kmaw corporation from Nova Scotia captures national business award at Cando Conference
No full text- updated version of Bayside Development Corporation winning a Cando awar