Emily Kewageshig – Illustratör

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk—or Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language—as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at maple tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing—which braids together the strengths of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing—and the Mi’kmaq concept of Netukulimk—meaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors, present, and future generations—Walking Together nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, plant-life, animals and other-than-human beings for the benefit of all.

Chaque enfant compte, toi et moi y compris. Avec nos cœurs orange, nous marchons en harmonie . En tant que petit enfant, ton petit monde peut être rempli de grands sentiments. Dans ce livre, moi, Phyllis Webstad, fondatrice de la Journée du chandail orange, montre comment partager mon histoire avec le monde m’a aidée à être à l’écoute de mes sentiments. Mon histoire vraie encourage les jeunes enfants à ouvrir leur cœur quand les autres partagent leurs sentiments et à être plus à l’aise de partager leurs propres sentiments aussi. Écouter est une première étape vers la réconciliation. Il n’est jamais trop tôt pour commencer.

Read the bestselling children’s book With Our Orange Hearts in Secwepemctsín, the Shuswap language. Approved by the author, Phyllis Webstad, and translated by Tracy Thomas, with the assistance of Secwépemc (Shuswap) Elder Rose Wilson, to ensure cultural safety and authenticity.With the intention to assist in language preservation while making cultural stories more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, this series of translated books promote the learning of Indigenous languages for all ages with the help of popular and familiar stories.As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, tells readers how sharing her story with the world helped her to process her feelings. This true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too.

This bestselling and award-winning introduction to Etuaptmumk—the gift of multiple perspectives also known as Two-Eyed Seeing—is now available in a bilingual edition that celebrates the Mi’kmaw language and our connections to nature.Elder Albert D. Marshall is a leading environmental voice who has brought forward the concept of Etuaptmumk, honoring and braiding both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing for the benefit of all. Walking Together is grounded in this, as well as in the concept of Netukulimk, meaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors and for present and future generations. The journey in Walking Together nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, with plant life and animals, and with other-than-human beings.Translated by Barbara Sylliboy and Arlene Stevens, Eskasoni First Nation, Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia, the dual-language text in Mi’kmaw and English furthers Elder Marshall’s lifelong work preserving cultural beliefs and creating a strong vision for his people and for the future. Elder Marshall and Louise Zimanyi are working together to promote Land-based learning through storytelling, an approach that has global relevance for protecting biodiversity, climate action, and resilience. Emily Kewageshig’s evocative artwork illustrates the beauty of connecting with nature and encourages readers to strengthen their relationships to the world around them.

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start.“Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me to process my feelings. My true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too. Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.

A 2026 Tomás Rivera Children's Book Award winnerAn ALSC Notable Children's Books selectionNew York Public Library's Best Books of 2025"Kewageshig’s (Anishinaabe) warm, richly hued images celebrating the art styles and cultural symbols of Native communities are paired with gentle, firm verse, resulting in a work that’s both a lullaby and a rallying cry" – Kirkus Reviews A powerful and hopeful ode to Indigenous children.Indigenous. Native. On this land, you may roam.Child of the sun, on this land, you are home.Of the Sun is an uplifting and mighty poem that wraps the Indigenous children of the Americas in reassuring words filled with hope for a brighter future and reminders of their bond and importance to the land. Each page fills them with pride and awe of their cultural heritage and invites them to unite and inspire change in the world.Paired with powerful art reflecting cultures of various Indigenous Nations and Tribes, the poem offers all readers a sense of the history and majesty of the land we live on and how we can better care for ourselves and the world when we recognize our connection to the land and to each other.Written by Xelena González, poet and activist in the Native and Latinx communities, and an enrolled member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan NationBold illustrations by prominent Anishinaabe illustrator Emily Kewageshig depict landscapes across the Americas and children from many backgroundsEndnotes provide more information on Native and Indigenous unity and activism in younger generations