A photo of Ann Sylliboy. Text on the photo reads, “Congratulations Ann Sylliboy”
Ann Sylliboy, Mi’kmaw leader, educator, and advocate—and Two-Eyed Seeing Program co-founder!—will be receiving a Honorary Doctorate at King’s. Congratulations Ann, we are so proud of you.
Read Ann’s bio on the King’s website: ukings.ca/news/kings-h...
A photo of Cheyenne Hardy, Elder Albert Marshall, and Krista Collier-Jarvis, all smiling at the camera. Cheyenne and Krista are wearing their Two-Eyed Seeing Program hoodies.
A photo of people seated in an auditorium. At the front of the room, are Richard Kroeker and Elder Albert Marshall, as well as sign language interpreter. There is a large projection behind them of a blue screen that says “Etuaptmumk” (Two-Eyed Seeing).
We recently attended Elder Albert Marshall & Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker's conversation on Etuaptmumk.
As always when Elder Albert is around, so much wisdom was shared. It was an honour to learn from the speakers, as well Elder Ann LaBillois, Elder Charlotte Bernard, and John R. Sylliboy.
A photo taken from the left side of the mural, showing the mirrors
A photo taken of the full mural, showing that the circular mirrors are all at different heights
A photo taken of the mural from thenright side, showing the new mirrors
The additional mirrors are now up on mural!
Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts. The mirrors are on each side of the mural, at slightly different heights, to allow even more different perspectives. We hope this is a helpful and effective change!
The mural is located at the MSVU Library.
A group of 4 children are mixing luski ingredients with their hands, on the table
A photo of the busy room as people are sat in groups at different tables, making their own luski. Closest to the table, a child is pouring yogurt from a small bowl into a larger bowl
2 children are smiling at the camera while one mixes the ingredients with their hands
3 children are smiling at the camera while trying luski for the first time
It’s always such a joy to make luski with Ann, the Pier 21 team, and the number of learners who attend our luski workshops. Thank you for having us, Pier 21! Looking forward to working together again sometime soon!
Make luskinikn at home: www.msvu.ca/wp-content/u...
Elsie Charles Basque (1916 to 2016). She is one of Canada’s oldest residential school survivors and the first Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia to earn a teaching certificate. A bust was made in her honour, which can be found at Universite Sainte-Anne. She is a member of the Order of Canada.
Arielle Twist. She is an two-spirit interdisciplinary artist living in Halifax. She is the author of poetry book “Disintegrate/Dissociate.” She is the winner of the $10,000 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for 2SLGBTQIA+ Emerging Writers and her performances have been exhibited in art galleries across the country. We’ve attached a stanza from her poem “Gravel.” It reads, “I asked the creator to make me soft / told them I was trying to prove that I / was worthy of a love that was forgiving, / a love worth losing, while losing myself.”
Autumn Peltier. She is a 21 year old Indigenous Rights Activist and UN Speaker. She is Ojibwe and Odawa. Her documentary “The Water Walker” was purchased by HBO Canada and streamed on Crave. It is currently available on New Yonder. Autumn represents 30 first nations in Ontario in her work as Water Commissioner. We’ve attached a screenshot of an article that reads, “Peltier captivated the world’s attention at the age of 12 when she admonished Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, at an Assembly of First Nations event, for the choices he had made for her people."
Elder Charlotte Nolin. Charlotte is an Oji-Cree, Metis, two-spirit knowledge keeper, ‘60s scoop survivor, sun dancer, pipe carrier, sweat lodge keeper, and elder. After growing up experiencing transphobic violence, her work has been devoted to healing and guiding community. Her story reminds that being true to who you are is an act of resistance and resilience. A quote from Charlotte reads, “You know, when I think back at my life and how I was so small growing up because society made me small, and then one day I emerged—just like a butterfly emerges form a cocoon. And I spread my wings. And I said, ‘this is who I am.’” Also attached to this page is a portrait painted of Charlotte that was painted by JD Hawk. It is titled, “Stands Strong Eagle Woman: A Two-Spirit Grandmother.”
March 8 marks International Women’s Day.
To celebrate, we're highlighting the amazing achievements of Indigenous women across Canada.
We've showcased even more on our Instagram and Facebook, which you can see here:
www.instagram.com/twoeyedseeingprogram/
www.facebook.com/TwoEyedSeeingProgram/
A graphic posted by Pier 21. Text reads "March Break at the Museum. Free programming and admission. March 14-22, 2026. Food workshop schedule: Workshop registration opens March 4 at 9:00am. March 16 11am - Mi'kmaw. March 16 2pm - Chinese. March 17 11am - Ukrainian. March 17 2pm - Italian. March 18 11am - Filipino March 18 2pm - Brazilian March 19 11am - Nigerian March 19 2pm - Kenyan March 20 11am - Indian March 20 2pm - Korean"
A graphic from Pier 21 that says "Food Worship Schedule. For groups 5 or more, please contact the Public Programs team. This is not a drop-off program. Parent/caregiver supervision is required for participation in the food workshops. Monday, March 16: 11am Mi'kmaw, 12:30pm Mi'kmaw, 2pm Chinese." We've added our logo to the 2 Mi'kmaw timeslots
A graphic from Pier 21 that says "March Break at the Museum. Date: March 14-22, 2026 Location: In-person event at the Museum Language: Presented in English Cost: FREE"
A screenshot of Pier 21's website outlining what you can expect. It mentions free admission from March 14 to 22, free cooking workshops from March 16 to 20, access to the Museum's exhibitions and Indigenous fused glass art intervention, and more.
We are so excited to be part of Pier 21's free March Break programming again this year! Come make some luski with Ann Sylliboy and our team!
A graphic with a photo of the mural, a graph indicated how many votes went to each mirror option, and a red circle with the number 2 in the center. Option #1 had 8 votes, option #2 had 120 votes, option #3 had 86 votes, and option #4 had 111.
Results are in! The mirror option with the most votes was option #2, with 120 votes!
Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote on where the next mirrors should go. We had over 300 votes. Because of you, more people will be able to see themselves reflected in the mural.
Stay tuned for updates!
Text reads, "Share your thoughts. Poll closes tonight at 11:59pm."
A photo of the full sized mural WITH mirror options indicated. Generally speaking, the options are 1) to the left of the mural, 2) evenly spaced on the left and right sides of mural, 3) evenly spaced on either sides of the tree trunk in the center of the mural, or 4) going down the tree trunk
A photo of the full sized mural without mirror options.
THANK YOU to everyone who has shared your thoughts so far! Over 300 votes have been submitted!
This poll closes tonight, February 13, at 11:59pm.
Comment your vote below or vote using this link: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/C2j3zMjhYT
The Two-Eyed Seeing Logo. Below, text reads, "Seven Indigenous Women Powering STEM. February 11. International Day of Women and Girls in Science"
References include the Cradle of Aviation Museum, CBC News, Wikipedia, Simon Fraser University, and Tajikeimɨk's Facebook page.
- Dr. Murdena Marshall was a Mi’kmaw Elder and traditional knowledge expert. She was born in Whycocomagh and lived in Eskasoni. Along with her husband Albert Marshall and biologist Cheryl Bartlett, Murdena co-created the concept of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing). Her idea of connecting Indigenous and Western-Scientific ways of knowing has transformed approaches to health and science globally. - Dr. Laurie Rosseau-Nepton is Innu, a member of Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation in Quebec, and is the first Indigenous Woman in Canada to earn a PhD in astrophysics. She received her PhD from Université Laval in Québec City in 2017. - A member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Dr. Nadine Caron is the first female First Nations student to graduate from the UBC Faculty of Medicine and the first female Indigenous general surgeon in Canada. In 2024, she was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. - Mary G. Ross was the great-granddaughter of the Cherokee Chief John Ross. She lived in community and was always interested in STEM (despite being the only girl in her math class). She obtained her Master’s degree and was hired by Lockheed Martin in 1942, focusing on both defense and space exploration. She is known as the first Indigenous woman engineer.
- Dr. Lillian Eva Quan Dyck is the first First Nations woman in Canada to obtain her PhD in the sciences. Her father immigrated to Canada from China, and her mother was Cree and a member of Gordon First Nation. Dr. Dyck holds three degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, including a PhD in biological psychiatry. She was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2005. - Julie Francis is a mother of three and a Mi'kmaw Registered Nurse from Eskasoni First Nation. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University in 2023. She has dedicated years to nursing, leadership, and research, including with Eskasoni, the IWK, the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt and Healing initiative, Cape Breton University’s Unama’ki College, and Tajikeimɨk – Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness. - Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman and the first Indigenous person to hold a pilot’s license. She was the first known Black person to hold an international pilot’s license. Hearing aviation stories from World War I made Bessie interested in flying. As a woman and a person of colour, every aviation school she went to rejected her. She decided to learn to fly in France, where she excelled.
February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
We want to take a moment to reflect on the powerful role women and girls play in shaping our communities and our future. Today, we're showcasing a few of the influential Indigenous women leading and transforming STEM fields. 👩🔬
A picture taken at the MSVU Library. There are 4 glasses in a line with a bowl of beads.
Help make our mural more accessible by voting where the next mirrors should go.
Vote: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Or visit the MSVU Library to vote in-person!
Painted is a woman in a tree, with her hair forming the trunk and branches. Around are 4 options for mirror placements. Text reads: We want to hear from you. Help make our mural more accessible"
We want to hear from you!
This mural in the MSVU Library includes a mirror, but it’s placed too high for many people to use.
Help us choose where two additional mirrors should go so more people can see themselves reflected in the art.
Microsoft form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/C2j3zMjhYT
A photo collage of different pictures of the Two-Eyed Seeing Program in 2025. Text reads "Thank you for the great year! Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. We hope you have a magical holiday season and wish you a happy new year — Pusu’leg Puna’ne!"
We want to take a moment to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who supported and walked alongside us this year. 2025 was a year of growth and the building of beautiful relationships. We hope you have a magical holiday season and wish you a happy new year - Pusu’leg Puna’ne!
Program Coordinator, Cheyenne, holding a plastic bin filled with book kits. Standing outside in front of the Four Father's Memorial Library sign.
Book kit deliveries are going well! Thank you so much to everyone for their interest!
Introducing the Two-Eyed Seeing Book Kits! 📚✨
We’re delivering free book kits to NS public libraries and Mi’kmaq community schools across the province.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to co-learn, celebrate Mi'kmaw authors, and talk more about Two-Eyed Seeing.
EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING! More information coming soon... 📚💭
Weligwet | Growing Well
The meaning behind Weligwet: a woman’s braid becomes a tree, her mirror wrapped in sweetgrass -- symbols of ancestry, growth, and reflection. The mural reminds us of connection, balance, and the importance of Two-Eyed Seeing.
Read more: www.msvu.ca/academics/ba...
Thank you SO much to everyone who came to the big mural unveiling. The room was full, and it was a meaningful evening of relfection, learning, and celebration! The mural is now a permanent installation in the MSVU Library.
THIS WEEK!
UNVEILING EVENT:
Wednesday, October 22
4:30pm
MSVU Library
We've updated our menu to have lots of Indigenous Inspired foods, including four-cent bread, sausages, and cake!
Meet the artists, ask questions, and learn more about Two-Eyed Seeing. SEE YOU THERE!
One week to go! Join us for the mural unveiling:
📅 October 22
⏰ 4:30pm
📍 MSVU Library
Meet the artists • Learn about Two-Eyed Seeing • Celebrate Mi’kmaw culture • Enjoy free Snacks!
This project is supported by the MSVU President’s Fund – Special Projects Program and NSERC PromoScience.
Cheyenne (’23 Child and Youth Study, MSVU) is the Coordinator + Comms Assistant with the Two-Eyed Seeing Program.
“Working on the mural has been a joy. Through celebrating Mi’kmaw culture, I’ve learned about beautiful aspects often missing in education. I'm excited to share that beauty through art"
“It means a lot that I can express myself at MSVU during this project. I have ADHD and a learning disability. I hope my work shows others that different kinds of learners belong in academic spaces."
- Grace, 14-year-old Afro-Indigenous artist
Mural unveiling: Oct 22, 4:30PM, MSVU Library
What a time at the Kinu Tourism and Education Conference!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn more about our program. We had a blast at our break-out session.
We were honored to help support this wonderful conference. A BIG thank you to the Kinu team for bringing it all together!
October is Mi'kmaw History Month! This year’s theme is A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers.
Official posters and more info: mikmaqhistorymonth.ca
Stay tuned for exciting projects this month tied to storytelling through art, the works of Mi’kmaw authors, and workshops!
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. October 1 is Treaty Day and the start of Mi'kmaw History Month in NS.
The TES Program will be taking Tues+Wed as days of reflection.
For more information on events on and off campus, check out this link: www.msvu.ca/national-day...
In just 1 week we will be taking part in the Kinu Tourism and Education Conference!
📅 October 3 & 4
📍 166 Bedford Hwy
This fantastic event is open to the public:
Tickets are $100 each OR free for MSVU and high school students.
Come say hi and join our breakout session: “Tree-ty Press-ervation.”
Krista Collier-Jarvis wearing a medallion made by local artist Crystin Edwards and gifted to Krista by Dr. Margaret Robinson on the day of her PhD defence. (Nick Pearce photos)
A promotional poster that says "Two-Eyed Seeing Program. Mural Unveiling. Save the Date. October 22, 2025. 4:30pm. MSVU Library. Thank you to NSERC PromoScience and the MSVU President’s Special Projects Program for making this possible!
A sneak peek photo of the mural. There is a brown section connected to a brown swirl, and orange, purple, and blue underneath.
Krista Collier-Jarvis (L’nu/Mi’kmaw) is an Assistant Prof in English & Co-Lead of the Two-Eyed Seeing Program. “Two-Eyed Seeing lets me unapologetically be myself. As a mixed Mi’kmaw/settler, I’ve often questioned my place in community. TES allows me to explore what it means to be Indigenous today.”
“Through the TES Program, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and learning from wonderful people. These experiences inspire me to mentor others, share Mi’kmaw culture, and encourage creativity as a path to healing.”
- Jessica Jerome: Two-Spirited Mi’kmaw artist, graphic designer, illustrator
Check out this awesome event our friends at Captain Crow's Café Soup Kitchen & the Garden Society are hosting! We’ll be there...come join us!
September 19
12:30–1:30pm
Meeting point: The Rook’s patio (campus pub)
@msvuhalifax.bsky.social
A promotional poster that says "Two-Eyed Seeing Program. Mural Unveiling. Save the Date. October 22, 2025. 4:30pm. MSVU Library. Thank you to NSERC PromoScience and the MSVU President’s Special Projects Program for making this possible!
A sneak peek of the mural so far. The photo depicts turquoise and brown points, meshing with each other vertically from top to bottom
SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 22!
Our artists have been working hard to paint the mural and it is looking BEAUTIFUL. Our unveiling event will be taking place on October 22 on MSVU campus.
From now until then we will be sharing sneak peek pictures and artist bios.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Have you heard about the Two-Eyed Seeing program?
@lnuonhorror.bsky.social @tesprogram.bsky.social
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