Many tribes possess their own unique Creation stories which differ significantly from other non-Native communities. While there are many tribal creation stories, we selected two variations of the Turtle Island creation story as told by the Ojibway/Ojiwa and Oneida Nations.

The Turtle Island creation story and its variants are common in the Northeast regions of North America (spanning Canada and the U.S.), and are passed down in the various tribes of that area (i.e. Algonquin, Iroquois, Ojibwa, Oneida and others). It also spread to other tribes outside of this region.

Naturally, the other tribes adapted the Turtle Island creation story to reflect their unique tribal contexts. So, if you see differences between stories, keep in mind not all tribes have similar creation stories. Rather, each Nation/tribe has its own unique story reflective of its cultural context.

Again, while there are many stories, we chaos only two for this particular website. Please enjoy watching and visually listening while we demonstrate our signed narratives. Many Thanks!!