District principal of Aboriginal Education Kathleen Anderson recommends Walking Together by Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig, for National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Walking Together is a wonderful book celebrating the brilliance of the land and waters that can guide and nurture humans of all ages.
With artistic flair capturing the 6 Rs of Indigenous World Views, I enjoy the images of respect, relevance, reciprocity, responsibility, relationships, and resiliency. Every time I read this book, I am reminded of something powerful like the words on the last page: “When we walk together in a good way, we learn to know the world through two eyes.” A powerful message of hope.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21 of each year.
Walking Together is available in SD42 libraries.
