Two-Eyed Seeing: Bringing Indigenous and Western Technologies and Ways of Knowing Together

On behalf of the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Office of Research Services at Lakehead University, I am pleased to invite you to a panel discussion titled, Two-Eyed Seeing: Bringing Indigenous and Western Technologies Together.  This panel discussion is part of Lakehead University's 2019 Research and Innovation Week.

Event Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Event Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Event Location: AGORA, Lakehead University

About the Event:

The title of this panel discussion will be Two-Eyed Seeing: Bringing Indigenous and Western Technologies and Ways of Knowing Together. The term two-eyed seeing was coined in English by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall to describe the Mi’kmaq concept Etuaptmumk, which refers to the benefits of bringing more than one perspective into play. Two-eyed seeing usually refers to bringing together Indigenous and Western/mainstream knowledges, worldviews, ways of knowing, technologies, sciences, ecologies, learning methods, etc., especially in research methodologies.This panel of researchers and their community partners will highlight the ways that researchers have worked in partnership with Indigenous communities, individuals and/or organizations to bring together multiple perspectives to make sure that the research they do is relevant to the communities they are working with, that it is reciprocally beneficial for community and research team, and that it has a positive impact.

Panelists and Moderator:

• Denise Baxter, Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives (Moderator)
• Tabitha Sipihkopinesis Robin, PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Manitoba
• Christopher Mushquash, PhD Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
• Lana Ray, PhD, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Learning, Lakehead University
• Deidre Bannerman, Academic Director of Quality Learning, Teaching and Innovation, Canadore College
• Holly Prince, Project Manager, Centre of Education and Research on Aging and Health, Lakehead University
• Maxine Crow, Community Care, Coordinator, Netaawgonebiik Health Services, Naotkamegwanning First Nation

Brunch and refreshments will be served. Please fill in the dietary restrictions portion of the registration in advance if needed.

We kindly ask you to RSVP your attendance by February 19, 2019. Complimentary parking permits will be provided upon registration.

We look forward to having you join us on campus for this panel discussion.

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