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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Turtle_IslandTurtle Island - Wikipedia

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   Turtle Island is a name for Earth [1] or North America, used by some American Indigenous peoples, as well as by some Indigenous rights activists. The name is based on a creation story common to several Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of North America. [2]

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3. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › turtle-islandTurtle Island | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Turtle Island is a term used by some Indigenous peoples to refer to the continent of North America, based on oral histories of a turtle that holds the world. Learn about the origin and variations of the story, and how it is reclaimed and reimagined in Canadian society.

4. deadlystory.com › Turtle_IslandTurtle Island - Deadly Story

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   'Turtle Island' is the name for the lands now known as North and Central America. It is a name used by some Indigenous peoples who believe their land was formed on the back of a turtle. Though regional versions exist, the core of this creation story relates to a time when the planet was covered in water.

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   What is a plain-language summary of Turtle Island?

   • For a plain-language summary, please see Turtle Island (Plain-Language Summary). Turtle Island is the name many Algonquian- and Iroquoian-speaking peoples mainly in the northeastern part of North America use to refer to the continent. In various Indigenous origin stories, the turtle is said to support the world, and is an icon of life itself.

   Turtle Island - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   What does Turtle Island mean?

   • Turtle Island is a term used in various Native American folklore traditions to describe North America. According to the creation myth, the continent was created on the back of a turtle. The turtle is seen as a symbol of Mother Earth and represents wisdom, longevity, and perseverance.

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   What is the story of Turtle Island?

   • The story of Turtle Island varies among Indigenous communities, but by most accounts, it acts as a creation story that places emphasis on the turtle as a symbol of life and earth. The following versions are brief reinterpretations of stories shared by Indigenous peoples.

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   Is Turtle Island based on a turtle?

   • No? So, here are we, going to inform you about an exotic place in Bali that is named after the endangered wildlife species Turtle and this place works day in and out to conserve them. Turtle Island, also known as Serangan Island, is a tiny island located off the coast of Bali, Indonesia.

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6. www.cbc.ca › kids › articlesTurtle Island — where’s that? | Articles | CBC Kids

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   Jul 13, 2017 · Learn about the origin and meaning of Turtle Island, a term used by some First Nations people to describe the continent of North America or the whole world. Discover the story of how the muskrat and the turtle created the land from the water.

7. www.borneodream.com › where-is-turtle-island-andWhere is Turtle Island and why is it famous? | Borneo Dream

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   Feb 28, 2024 · Turtle Island is a marine park in the Sulu Sea, where you can witness turtles nesting and hatching all year round. Learn about the two species of turtles, Green and Hawksbill, and how to visit this exclusive destination with Borneo Dream.

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9. wanderon.in › blogs › turtle-island-in-baliTurtle Island Bali: A Comprehensive Guide - wanderon.in

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   May 16, 2024 · Turtle Island, also known as Serangan Island, is a tiny island off the coast of Bali that protects endangered sea turtles. Learn about conservation efforts, release young turtles, enjoy glass bottom boat rides and water sports at this exotic destination.

10. turtlebio.com › turtle-island-native-american-folkloreTurtle Island (Native American Folklore)

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    According to the legend, the Turtle Island was formed when a great turtle rose from the waters and carried the earth on its back. This article explores the mythological significance of Turtle Island in Native American culture and its relevance today.