Indigenous Knoweldge in STEM Set
Indigenous and Western ways of knowing outer space
Kids curious about space can now learn about the moon, the solar system, constellations and other topics using a Two-Eyed seeing approach.
Two-Eyed Seeing is an educational philosophy, that combines Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing with the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing.
In these books you’ll find:
• Highly-visual content focusing on the moon, the solar system, constellations and space exploration
• An Indigenous lunar calendar linking the annual cycle of the moon with the natural world in Mi’kmaki – Canada’s four Atlantic provinces
• Clear, concise texts and stories
• Connections to space, astronomy, history, and STEM curriculum outcomes
• Interest ages 9 – 14, reading levels grades 3-5
About the Authors
John A. Read
JOHN A. READ's journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at his local pharmacy. He found it fascinating to observe the Moon and Saturn with its rings using such meagre equipment. He decided to share these views with others. After writing his first book, 50 Things to See with a Telescope, John retired from a career in corporate finance. He is also the author of 50 Things to See on the Moon and co-author of 50 Animals that Have Been to Space. He is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, a board member of the Halifax Centre of the royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary's University. He lives with his family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Cathy LeBlanc
CATHY LEBLANC is a member of Acadia First Nation and a graduate of St. Thomas University. She is a Mi’kmaw cultural interpreter and Student Support Worker for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian youth. She lives in Bridgewater.
(more)CATHY LEBLANC is a member of Acadia First Nation and a graduate of St. Thomas University. She is a Mi’kmaw cultural interpreter and Student Support Worker for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian youth. She lives in Bridgewater.
Jennifer Read
JENNIFER READ grew up in the hills outside San Francisco. A passion for animals led her to a prestigious internship with American Humanes Film and Television Unit in Los Angeles, California, where she worked on movie sets with wolves, horses and many other animals. Jennifer is now a member of the Halifax Lancers, an equestrian society located in Halifax. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and writing partner John A. Read.
David Chapman
David Chapman is a physicist who worked for 31 years for the federal government. He is a life member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and was the editor of the RASC Observer’s Handbook (2012–2016 editions). He is a lifetime amateur astronomer. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Loretta Gould
Loretta Gould is a Mi'kmaw painter and quilter who loves bright, beautiful colours. A self-taught artist, she grew up in Waycobah First Nation and started painting in earnest in 2013. Her works have sold around the world. She lives in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
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