Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing | Rebecca Thomas | TEDxNSCCWaterfront

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  • Etuaptmumk - Two-Eyed Seeing is explained by saying it refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledges and ways of knowing ... and learning to use both these eyes together, for the benefit of all.
    Spoken word artist, current Halifax Slam Master and recently appointed Poet Laureate for the Halifax Regional Municipality, Rebecca Thomas also holds the position of Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services at the Nova Scotia Community College. Coming from an indigenous background whose family has been greatly impacted by residential schools, Ms. Thomas has come to recognize the lack of prominence given to First Nations perspectives within the history of Halifax. As a Mi’kmaw woman, she embraces the opportunity to bring her cultural voice to the broader public discussion through the Poet Laureate position, and believes that the arts and poetry can help people heal in ways beyond traditional therapies. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is why I speak,” said Ms. Thomas.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @lynncarroll1080
    @lynncarroll1080 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow that was amazing
    You gave me chills, and tears
    I understand and agree I try to support as much as I can
    I inform myself about all that happened
    I am on your side
    You are all so strong!😊

  • @sariareynolds1217
    @sariareynolds1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    BRILLIANT!! Etuapymumk is not your only gift - you are a tremendous poet/storyteller as well!! Thank you for sharing your gifts...

  • @savannahsherbourne1415
    @savannahsherbourne1415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    wow. i cried. powerful and strong message. I will use etuaptmunk in my life.

  • @angelacadieux1972
    @angelacadieux1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you, miigwetch 🦅 Merci, I am going to share this okay. I am so happy to know more people like us. I am a proud half breed social service worker 🦅

  • @emhut1788
    @emhut1788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome, absolutely love the spoken word that brings so much to light. Thank you!

  • @libraryfordreamers
    @libraryfordreamers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Best Ted Talk i've seen in awhile. A lot will display common knowledge. True learning experience given right here in a motivating way

  • @audreyarsenault
    @audreyarsenault 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your poem is extremely well written and has touched my heart! I too am indigenous and have grown up off reserve, and am also trying to reconnect with my Mi'gmag culture. I have chosen Etuaptmumk as the topic of my essay for university because of how much it has resonated with me. Thank you for doing what you do Rebecca!

  • @cherokeewarrior
    @cherokeewarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WLIWINNI! Rebecca, this brought tears to my eyes! Gitsi Wliwinni!

  • @1slimkelt
    @1slimkelt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful Rebecca. WOW! very inspiring. Thank you.

  • @paulkamill2119
    @paulkamill2119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was truly amazing.
    I have lived in at least "two worlds" for most of my life. This resonates with my experience. Thank you.

  • @greatgrandfather3329
    @greatgrandfather3329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cannot stop crying throughout this video..... thanks, it has opened my second eye

  • @brianperkins6121
    @brianperkins6121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am going to reflect on a interesting layer,, as a person labeled with Asperger's syndrome ,, I see the world through and reflect expression through an entirely different set of expression structures , at times this whole Nero typical world feels "alien" to me, I am not native don't claim any roots there , but the world "feel" within the indigenous, community , does not have that strange out of sync structural expression "feeling" , having ones own people "shun" one of there own to me is like a form of mind colonization on a sublime level , I must always run in "expression translation mode" when I try and interact , I can do this but the layers of effort it takes to do so require a huge amount of focus and effort , to be able to work within this systems frame of expression..

    • @sitkadear4535
      @sitkadear4535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for sharing your perspective!

    • @brianperkins6121
      @brianperkins6121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sitkadear4535 One of the deepest core challenges I have in trying to mesh in are the the internal "Duality" thought and expression strutures that are interwoven into the English language. these polerized expraession layers are interworven into the core european religious instutions of idology and instutions of so called powwr , the way they "feel" for lack of any better words to describe them is , The world reaaly does not work that way ,, why in the world must I suscribe to thiose expressions or ways of thinking ?? ,, So I don't

  • @candacelloyd3320
    @candacelloyd3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The poem resonated within me. Your poetry is beautifully and well-articulated. Miigwetch for sharing.

  • @jenniferoliver4015
    @jenniferoliver4015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nakummek from an Inuk in Nain, Nunatsiavut. I love how you explained this.

  • @slwrenn
    @slwrenn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible. This is the way forward for all Canadians. Rebecca, your intelligence and eloquence are not surprising, however, much needed. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with words.

  • @frankieerinedwards5170
    @frankieerinedwards5170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW watch right til the end that poem is SLAMMIN'!! Thank you for sharing this concept, as I am on the path to learning to see with both my eyes.

  • @annettekrop-benesch7290
    @annettekrop-benesch7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful and inspiring talk! You've definitely opened my eyes a bit more. Thank you for that insight into your world.

  • @theshyclubwithbigsisjay3940
    @theshyclubwithbigsisjay3940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its so true when she said it doesn't make you less of a native person from a certain country just because you don't speak the native language

  • @jimichin
    @jimichin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The lecturer show this video to the Master of Social Works student at the university. We are learning to unlearn and relearn with two eyes seeing ....

  • @Scramblr27
    @Scramblr27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very powerful and I loved your poem and presentation of it! We all have much to learn from each other.

  • @vincilai6531
    @vincilai6531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was empowering and beautiful

  • @clementbelanger4249
    @clementbelanger4249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Powerful. Mind blowing. Thank you.

  • @nenaericksonoakes4502
    @nenaericksonoakes4502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very powerful. Wela'lin for sharing.

  • @beatriceamyotte769
    @beatriceamyotte769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful!
    ❤️ thank you.

  • @nightnurse13
    @nightnurse13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was a great video. I almost cried many times, but couldn't hold it together at the end. I hope it's ok if I share it with my nursing class. Your poem was powerful.

    • @CooreValues
      @CooreValues 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m trying to get into nursing it’s really hard but your post is a sign from god that I need to keep trying. ❤

    • @jaackval
      @jaackval 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Heh baka

  • @stephaniediehl5096
    @stephaniediehl5096 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this. I got a better understanding of this topic from this talk.

  • @chrisfrance7241
    @chrisfrance7241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this was very powerful!!!! you are a true poet!!!

  • @jimmorrow7153
    @jimmorrow7153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Rebecca....

  • @RealistSkin2012
    @RealistSkin2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @seanbell6371
    @seanbell6371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good. Two-eyed seeing makes sense.

  • @darrylv8530
    @darrylv8530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have listenrrd to the poem dozens of times, so powerfull. I will memorize it

  • @Channytown83
    @Channytown83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very profound & evocative slam poetry. I love it!

  • @user-qn9qk7dm2i
    @user-qn9qk7dm2i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so beautiful

  • @maxw.5742
    @maxw.5742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    8:40 two eyed seeing discussion begins

  • @bev23817
    @bev23817 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow, this is so good! very eloquent....

  • @xlpzten9274
    @xlpzten9274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Askwalii❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @priscillawagner8520
    @priscillawagner8520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful!❤️

  • @DeCoilOfficial
    @DeCoilOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    funny how little people watched this knowing that TEDx Talks has 30mil subs

  • @stevendavies98
    @stevendavies98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I doubt I will get a reply. But, I have a question that you pointed out in your talk.. If a language has concepts and so much depth to meanings. Is it possible that in history and the past and you mentioned that its been 5 centuries. How much is lost in translation and the inability to communicate with complete understanding has led us to where we are today? If its impossible or nearly impossible or even difficult to translate into English/French an Indigenous language, will mistakes and in fact many not get made? I was not alive back in 1800's but can many of the issues that have existed and still exist be understood in the context of a language barrier? Something was said that had a meaning but was not full understood. This not an excuse for any of it , but a way to better understand and produce a better context for everyone to realize how we got to where we are and maybe provide a path for a better understanding of how to approach solutions. Indigenous and non need to somehow work together better to fix what is broken and it may be thru a better understanding of Indigenous languages that provides solutions.

  • @ashmeadali
    @ashmeadali ปีที่แล้ว

    💯. Consider also Third-Eye Seeing: The all-inclusive viewpoint of Soul, the Eternal Spirit of unconditional love for all life. Open this viewpoint by singing HU daily. Search the Song of HU.

  • @user-dq6xq4yb1z
    @user-dq6xq4yb1z ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful

  • @txexmxiii9561
    @txexmxiii9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💗 HearT 💜

  • @Juneader
    @Juneader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BARSSSS

  • @breezy667
    @breezy667 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    straight bars 11:08

    • @nendndysydhdfhfhfhbje5646
      @nendndysydhdfhfhfhbje5646 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hood classic

    • @Patelp8
      @Patelp8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WE ARE MAKING OUT OF REZ WITH THIS ONE 🗣 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @sajaalsh7001
    @sajaalsh7001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can some explain to me what does Etuaptmumk pleases

    • @CatherineHamel
      @CatherineHamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s everything she just spoke about. Two eyed seeing. Bi-culturalisn.

  • @sharkysshots7744
    @sharkysshots7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    sh3s got bars tho

  • @Patelp8
    @Patelp8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WE ARE MAKING OUT OF REZ WITH THIS ONE 🗣 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @MrDazzleMe
      @MrDazzleMe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      okay, parth lol

    • @Patelp8
      @Patelp8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrDazzleMe All I am saying is she saying bars like she’s right next to kanye

  • @keithbrunt1427
    @keithbrunt1427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wela'lin

  • @faza553
    @faza553 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Translation betrays...

  • @jaackval
    @jaackval 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ohhh what a zazasaka video

    • @jaackval
      @jaackval 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8002_ ask Rutabaga342.

  • @EFMMike
    @EFMMike ปีที่แล้ว

    hiy hiy 💌

  • @simonli3023
    @simonli3023 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What is she yapping about.

  • @lexluthor6422
    @lexluthor6422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    boooooooring

  • @CodyCrafter
    @CodyCrafter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hurts more to listen to this then getting scalped

  • @ryana3679
    @ryana3679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Becky Thomas is embarrassing.