Course Outline Netukulimk 12 explores environmental science concepts through the guiding principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing). Etuaptmumk refers to learning with the strengths of both the Mi'kmaw and western knowledge systems for the benefit of all. Through Wskitqamu guided learning, learners will gain an appreciation of interconnectiveness as they question the world around them, make observations, gather information, and reflect on decisions and actions. The core values of Netukulimk (Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relationship, and Respect) will guide the exploration of environments locally, throughout Mi’kma’ki, and globally. Learners will explore land, water, and global systems through the following four modules: Interconnective Relationships Interconnectiveness in Mi’kma’ki Global Interconnectiveness Living Netukulimk Through exploration of interconnective relationships with Wskitqamu (land), learners will deepen their understanding of Msit No’kmaq (all my relations). Mi’kmaq ways of being and knowing recognize that we are all connected and entwined together by relationships both with one another and with the Earth itself. Learners will be guided by the core values of Netukulimk as they observe and gather information about cycles, patterns, and rhythms in soil and in local ecosystems. They will consider the wholistic nature of the environment and their responsibility for future generations as they evaluate decisions and actions that impact the land in their communities. Interconnectiveness in Mi’kma’ki is explored through the changing nature of samqwan (water). Samqwan flows throughout Mi’kma’ki in various forms and provides gifts such as food, medicines, habitats, nutrients, and drinking water. As learners grow their understanding of interconnective relationships that are nourished by samqwan, they will be able to observe and gather information about changes to natural cycles. This will provide learners with the opportunity to consider interactions, and to identify and respond to challenges. An understanding of responsibility will guide learners as they engage in Netukulimk-guided actions to protect, conserve, and advocate in support of samqwan. The global interconnectiveness module provides learners an opportunity to consider environmental concepts at a global scale. Global interactions in the environment are fluid and are constantly in a state of flux. It is part of our collective responsibility as humans to understand our relationship to and within a complex global system. Learners will be guided by Etuaptmumk as they explore complex global issues such as climate change and reflect on how natural cycles connecting land, air and water have been disrupted through human and non-human interactions. Exploring local Indigenous Protective and Conserved Areas and UNESCO biosphere reserves will allow learners to gain an understanding of reciprocity and sustainability. Insights from multiple perspectives will help lead to more sustainable actions guided by Self, Family, Community, and Environment. The Living Netukulimk project provides an opportunity for learners to apply what they have learned as they engage in an action project relating to an issue of their choosing. Guided by Etuaptmumk, they may gather information in multiple ways such as through observations, storytelling, and/or experimentation. As Netukulimk practitioners, learners will strive to live in balance as they take action to care for, protect, and conserve Earth’s gifts for future generations. This project allows learners to appreciate that they are an important part of interconnective systems and that their decisions and actions have positive impacts in their communities, throughout Mi’kma’ki, and globally. This Course has just been added, more material and resources will be added as they are developed Updated July 11, 2025