The name of my website, Teaching in 2 Worlds, was inspired by Mi’kmaw Elder Albert Marshall’s guiding principle of “Two-Eyed Seeing.” This concept encourages us to see the strengths of Indigenous ways of knowing with one eye, and the strengths of Western knowledge with the other eye. Then, we must learn to use both perspectives together for the benefit of all. As both an Indigenous student and a future educator, I have come to understand the importance and complexity of navigating these two worldviews. My own educational journey has been shaped by moments of disconnect, resilience, and reconnection as I work to honour my Cree identity while engaging with systems and structures rooted in colonial frameworks.
“Two-Eyed Seeing” reflects how I’ve learned to walk between these worlds by recognizing the value of Indigenous teachings, language, and community, while also gaining tools from Western education to support and uplift future generations. I believe that helping students embrace this way of seeing is essential not only for Indigenous youth to feel empowered in their identities, but for all students to grow up with a deeper understanding of the diverse knowledges that exist in the world. Teaching in 2 Worlds is more than a title; it’s a commitment to fostering learning environments where multiple perspectives are respected, celebrated, and brought together in meaningful, transformative ways.