the Ojibwe Legend of Turtle Island

[@StragglerTx]

Finally something on KZbin that isn't scripted or trying to make me angry with lies .

[@kokopelli314]

I like the way you told that story. The Wendat people refer to the pregnant mother and the tree that fell from the sky and in that version it's a little frog that gathers soil from the roots of the tree after it sank. I've read other versions too but they have the same elements and the same meanings. These stories should be taught in every school in Canada.

[@susanbaggott7000]

I could see the story through your hand motions. Best telling of Turtle Island I've seen yet.

[@midwestmellowLIZ]

I know my grandpa is smiling down knowing that social media has provided me with access to so much knowledge. He passed away a few years ago, but he tried to teach me as much as he could remember. He would have loved your channel.

[@tueresdios3453]

he's dead how he loved ur channel?

[@SporadicKristal]

@@tueresdios3453 try reading it again, ""he Would HAVE loved your channel""

[@fungi42o0]

my grandma is doing same🫥

[@fungi42o0]

​@@tueresdios3453the dead is still near

[@noahriding5780]

There are many things positive that that the internet can be used for, to learn skills, pass down the old ways, and share knowledge.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Mackinac Island, Michigan...the great turtle ie; Manitou.

[@gardensofthegods]

I've always wanted to go there and hopefully will get to do that in the next year or so ... Thank you for that info

[@tracyross2464]

That was a nice story. Thank you for sharing. It helped me to teach my son about turtle island.

[@JuvyThaKid]

Seeing that Métis flag on the circle made my heart so happy. My family line is English/Ojibwe mixed and seeing the Ojibwe flag in the back and the Métis flag in the front, I couldn't help but smile. Beautiful that your sharing the story with your children and people who find this video!

[@432hzjamz9]

I was raised around a lot of Native iconography & ideology regarding respect for the land, but I really want to take the time to learn as much as I can about Native American cultures. We're taught nothing in school about North America pre-European arrival, which is heavily diluted by the history of Europe. I feel so deeply connected to this beautiful continent that I call my home & feel that it's my personal responsibility to show respect to those who hold the deepest connection to it.

[@noahriding5780]

You often have to re-learn how to interpret everything after realizing a lot of the history we learn is false. Even if I didn't know or learn about native beliefs, a lot of society and history have been influenced by PROPAGANDA. This means often the heroes and villains can be mixed up. KINGMEN especially are bad and you can identify that in trying to determine which things are good and bad. There's usually someone trying to profit from trouble and war (Kingmen).

[@432hzjamz9]

@@noahriding5780 very true very true

[@PierreDuhamel-lj1vb]

Thank you for your genuine version...you are original , unique and part of the eternal circle... forget about 40 days and the bible... this is paper too thin to build canoe with... nanabojo and wesukeshak came from the stars as we all did...

[@terrencebuller7676]

Thank you for sharing this. A wonderful story. 👍

[@ananda2373]

Thank you - listening from Australia Nth QLD - re- learning - connecting always to Mother Earth - the animals and each other 🙏💕🦘

[@gardensofthegods]

Wow , so nice to see you here , my friend . I've always wanted to go to Australia -- and hopefully someday i will . I especially want to visit the ABORIGINE SACRED PLACES . ... btw , have you ever seen this movie from the late 1970s with actor Richard Chamberlain called ... i can't recall if it's either titled THE LAST WAVE or THE 5TH WAVE ? -- but it was filmed in AUSTRALIA it's a riveting story where he's an attorney representing and defending some Aborigines in the city who get into trouble and then some unusual and rather paranormal events happen -- THEN THE HEAVY RAINS come AND THE RAIN DOESN'T STOP . I watched it again here on the tube this past year i hope it's still here for you to watch and share with others as it really is a GREAT FILM ( but some WON'T want to watch it -- they'll think IT'S TOO SLOW -- no cars flying up in the air or massive explos -- ions . ) 😂

[@gardensofthegods]

Okay , found it ! -- it's called THE LAST WAVE -- CHEERS from DALLAS , TEXAS Hope you are ENJOYING YOUR CHRISTMAS 🎄 🎄 🎄

[@shravaka6241]

I Love your story telling my friend...!!! My little boy inside was captivated... Thank you!

[@rain-oc6rf]

Besides the beautiful story, when you called your daughter ‘Sunshine’ I bursted out smiling because my dad calls me that too 😊

[@mamaturtle3923]

From Turtle Mountain Tribe - adopted out - Thank you for this! I'm learning and so is my daughter!

[@Darth_Evilone]

I was taught because of his selfless sacrifice, Muskrat was given the gift of survival in all enviroments.

[@subconsciousexpress876]

This is everything i needed now! I love how divine energy chooses to speak to us.

[@DrClausTechTips]

Thank you for sharing your culture with us. I'm Mohawk so I see what you mean about regional differences.

[@archaicmaelstrom]

Thank you so much for this. You remind us that all teachings and all traditions came from the same source, and it makes us all brothers and sisters.

[@suzycreamchez123]

Thank you for this. I am 62 and I was adopted. A few years ago I found my maternal family. I started doing genealogical research and found I had gggg grandparents who were Mohawk of the Turtle Clan. I am interested in learning about the Mohawk, especially the Turtle Clan so I can honor them. Thank you for sharing.

[@DanielNorcross]

Can you help me do that?

[@suzycreamchez123]

@@DanielNorcross what exactly do you want to know? Are you adopted?

[@DanielNorcross]

Father was

[@blakesworld149]

this was so fun to watch, thank you! Muskrat is my guy! lol

[@mariaviggiano7136]

That was great!

[@awake8794]

You're a good story teller. Thanks for sharing with us. I'm from the Nez Perce Tribe (Niimiipuu)

[@mcc.o.4835]

Appreciate listening to this story. Thanks for sharing.

[@poemsandpeonies]

This is wonderful. I am teaching a Humanities course at a community college here in Massachusetts called "Indigenous Voices." I wanted a dynamic and engaging visual/audio aid of a creation story to accompany the first chapter in Braiding Sweetgrass. Thank you for doing this!

[@sgtirishcraig]

Thank you for the wonderful telling of this story. Definitely some love and enthusiasm in that one.

[@toreano3160]

All glory n praise 2 the ancestors

[@markcinco8405]

Thanks for providing this priceless history. 💝

[@sarahEmeyers17]

The kid is so excited about his culture I love it!

[@noahriding5780]

And its better for them to be learning and listening than for them to get trapped in the evils of modern society.

[@txtardis7887]

You are a very good story teller. How the lands ended up being the shape of a Turtle, and how your people would know the overall shape is another amazing aspect of the story. It is also interesting how many other cultures also ended up with a Turtle saving their them from the flood or being of even greater importance as well. Japanese: "In Shinto mythology, the creation myth tells of a turtle named Takamagahara who carries the god Izanagi and goddess Izanami on its back as they create the world." (Mike Grover) Chinese: "For every passive and feminine Yin, there is an active and masculine Yang. The two exist together. The carapace or upper shell of the turtle is associated with the Yin. It relates to Pangu, the creation figure, who separated darkness and light. The turtle or tortoise was Pangu’s companion through this journey of Yin and Yang. That also gives the animal an elevated role in Chinese culture and adds to its complexity when you consider other dual roles, such as Heaven and Earth. The origin of chaos also figures into the mix, where the turtle plays a role in repairing the sky from a deluge. The animal is therefore a pillar of culture." (Chris Dinesen Rogers) In both Norse & Hindu the Turtle is even greater, being the World/Cosmic Turtle. Australian Aborigine's : "They symbolize wisdom, longevity, and spirituality. In our cultural traditions, the turtle is revered as a symbol of creation, with many stories and legends depicting turtles as the foundation of the Earth." (Nayeli) I am also intrigued by the fact that the 12,000 year old Dene language includes names for the 4 Races of people (white, black, red, yellow) when modern history tells us they did not know of each other back then. Modern history is a bit broken eh. As one delves into the stories of global indigenous peoples, we find more and more evidence that we ARE All connected. It is good that you have taken the time to share the true history of your people here, so that one day we can re-write history to its correct version. Namaste 🙏

[@sarablacksaic5092]

Showing this to my 4 and 6 year old boys tomorrow as we study the vernal equinox for homeschool. We'll be watching for turtles as they emerge from the soils below the ponds this spring, and thinking about new life. I am grateful for your wonderful skill in story-telling. I previewed about 10 videos of the story of turtle island before finding this and it was clear at the first moment that this was the one! Thank you for your story.

[@Shevock]

Thank you for sharing this. I first heard of this land as Turtle Island when I was a kid and I'm 49 and now a middle school teacher in this rural community. I'm so happy to hear the full story. As a Central PA person, it makes so much more sense to think of myself in God's universe, on Turtle Island and on these mountains than our seemingly artificial State and National borders.

[@baked.byjazz4158]

this is an absolute beautiful breakdown and I looking forward to sharing this with my son 💙 so Thankyou

[@SylvieRokab]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and moving story, Joel.

[@rayneryle-cote9005]

Thank you so much as I wasn’t taught out of fear.. I’m just young Indigenous who used to be ashamed because of the stigma attached but I always wanted to learn about my culture. Now that I’m an adult and have my life steady I have decided to learn about my culture. It’s such a beautiful journey. I can not express how much I love my culture and so proud of being indigenous! Anyways I just wanted to thank you so much for all your videos as they helped me😁 hope you have a good day💖

[@elainemunro4621]

I wish these were my family stories! Wonderful imagery. Much better than little red riding hood, etc.

[@michaelkuhn3521]

Hay I like that Thank you 4 sharing

[@SusanESaly]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Gemini_Mama]

You are a wonderful storyteller, sir! I hope you pass on many more teachings with the same enthusiasm. 💜

[@JoseSilva-ip5xi]

Whit all due respect greetings from a Purepecha Hmong Tagalog Family ,from San Diego CA USA.

[@shawshawteng8105]

差点哭出来！谢谢你的故事

[@charityfleming6771]

Beautiful telling of the story, great job!

[@noahriding5780]

I like that you linked the various stories from other cultures together. I suspect that there are actually many, many historical items that will have 'second witnesses' in some other culture. But there's this thing called enmity that was placed in this world. And that enmity often prevents people from meeting other cultures very well. I also have seen things that give me the idea that native beliefs do not have to be harmful and don't have to compete against the scriptures. Often they back each other up, like the story you presented. A lot of native stories can be found to also match up with stories in the book of Mormon. Like the story of the Nicotani. And many others. I hope you will keep teaching your children good things and that they will keep listening. :)

[@LaydeeLyrix]

Chi miigwech for sharing I have heard the strawberry 🍓 woman’s story but I really enjoy this one too! Boma pi

[@trevcharchartrev834]

You have a gift for narrative. Well done

[@itsnotsogrimupnorth2345]

Thank you for such a beautiful presentation, peace be with you. It's Turtles all the way down baby.

[@twotimes369]

💚Thank you for sharing🙏🏻

[@andodel843]

Thanks for sharing such an amazing story!! I love the family aspect of your video. Keep us learning.

[@nadnodnadia]

This was great!! Great storytelling. Please make more vids! :--)

[@kalisederoche]

thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@TheUNORGANIZED]

Love this, thank you for the story!

[@anishnaabehistorypodcast7215]

The common thread between the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wabanaki and Blackfoot creation stories is the flood.

[@darcieclements4880]

Wouldn't sea levels rose several thousand years ago massive areas of land that had previously been occupied went underwater permanently. Hence there's a heck of a lot of flood stories although regional flooding continues to happen much more frequently. Of course people always talk about the great flood of something that happened a long time ago but we have a great flood occurring right now as well.

[@brandymarie1761]

Miigwech 🤗♥️I’m learning as I go.... my Grandfather & Father told me to never forget where I came from... we all seemed to have lost are way.... Ho-Wah♥️Love your daughter’s name♥️just found your channel ♥️I’m from the Makaw “ Bear” Clan♥️White Earth Minnesota♥️

[@aaronshaw3081]

Awesome story deffinetly have some powerful themes in this! Love from the Maori tribes of Aotearoa.

[@smanjik]

Thanks for this. I will be showing this to my Religious Studies Class. Take care and all the best.

[@bennyx1281]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing

[@caddyart7099]

Awesome story ❤

[@garnerjoyce606]

Nice story and kids learn by stories, 👍

[@toErehWon]

Thank you for teaching children.

[@Kira-tu3xp]

Yooooo, that’s so cool. I’m trying to learn about the history of the US and turtle island in general, because I really want to understand everything. In school they only teach once Europeans come to the continent. So some pieces of history don’t really fit in, in the classroom. And I’m a history nerd. Anyway, long way of saying I really liked this video.💕

[@kyahmaycie9052]

thank you so much for this video:)

[@bnsk6106]

Meegwetch brother 🙏❤

[@anishnaabehistorypodcast7215]

A asteroid (fragments) hit the earth around 12,800 years ago - Saginaw Bay (Great Lakes), and Hiawatha Glacier.

[@reneladouceur6939]

i really like that eagle flag behind you !

[@jacalynhill7132]

Good story telling!

[@SmashMan108]

this is so wholesome

[@grassrootsndns]

I like this nice SHORT version MQWETCH... I herd the story actually takes days to tell idk tho

[@samuelreed2994]

The anishinaabe knew what north america was shaped like, so they must have had maps and known the earth is round.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very good. Thanks

[@RIDGEMATIC]

Love and light family!

[@f12sus]

Hello, may I share your story with my students? I live in Los Angeles and would like to teach the history of the native people of this continent through storytelling. Thank you for sharing your creation story. 🙏

[@whitebuffalocircles-athome2247]

Absolutely. Please feel free to share. Just remember to also mention the region. I am Anishinaabek from the eastern woodlands region of Turtle Island. Although many First Nations share many cultural similarities Cali has its own local First Nations stories and Teachings. Miigwech - thank u!

[@stephaniemomma]

Denegak geya? I hope that translates 🙂 I’m Penobscot and I’m looking for the story of the separation of the Ojibwe from the Wabanaki, but from the Ojibwes perspective. Woli woni ♥️

[@fpchauvette9664]

The story is the same from one to the next. It is creation that tells the story differently when necessary to the listener. Nature is how the way is intended. In this way, there is balance. In times of the Great Awakening, there is turmoil and chaos when there are many who cannot bring themselves to trust others because of the history that hurt them. During the time that such is the case the stories shift according to the listener. “He who hath an ear let him hear. (If one can comprehend what is being said, the same is part of this flock-n-pack)” - .. as quoted in the book I personally recall from years ago.

[@earstoheareyestosee9254]

thank you 🐢

[@brickyboy5101]

Good video

[@StyleSpook]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@reneefaith5756]

Thank you!!

[@matthewahpay6334]

I’m Son of Jacob! My people I am here! Rejoice! Your new leader is here and what I can promise the pandemic will stop when she the land will be at her rightful husband! And the suffering will stop! Seek your creator it’s a fight you won’t have to do alone! But who will share and stand up and say! He’s here! Who would shout for joy! My people your only prolonging this! Look towards the grandfathers and grandmothers our ancestors! Have you forgotten a promised coming?

[@videosdotcom5221]

I always thought turtle island included Mexico as well but im not sure

[@robertmarley8852]

According to the Aztecs their ancestors are from the Mississippi valley. Think about it.

[@danielmcmindes5112]

i have understood that stories exist that turtle "boats" came from the east to bring people to turtle island. after listening to this i am wondering. it takes 3 to 4 weeks to sail from europe to america. 21 to 28 days. if you just floated would it only take 40 days and 40 nights? please someone help me understand.

[@frenchpizza9725]

I love love love love love you family. Aho.

[@bluefox214]

Hello :) I'm a university student from Germany currently on an exchange in Canada and I'm trying to learn about the Indigenous Peoples. I'm trying to learn from authentic sources, because I know there are a lot of Legends attributed to Indigenous Peoples that are not actually from them or Legends that are told through the lense of white culture, which can change the message entirely. I read a book (Indigenous Writes from Chelsea Vowel) that says the best way to identify a good source, is to ask which specific nation and community the Legend is from and who from that community told this Legend. I wanted to ask if you could tell me this regarding the Legend you're telling in this video. I hope this doesn't offend you in any way and if it is in any way disrespectful to ask this, I am really sorry that was never my intention and please let me know, so I can do better in the future.

[@whitebuffalocircles-athome2247]

Aaniin, mina Kizhep. Hello and good morning. I apologize for the late response. Definitely no offence takin. There are so many regional differences in the First Nations of TI. This story is of Ojibwe origins, specifically Manitoulin Island and Medewin.

[@patrickgefroh4692]

You're welcome Mama Vista

[@virtualbabe9171]

Wow 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@garnerjoyce606]

Ty

[@ArtFernandez1]

L:ove the story!

[@officialVozie100]

Ixehe thank you I come from 4 directions I'm apache Chiricahua

[@woodlandwahine]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@miam.1083]

Amazing!! So Mexico is part of Turtle Island??

[@whitebuffalocircles-athome2247]

absolutely! I do not check this page often. Apologies for late response.

[@miam.1083]

@ no problem!

[@Sk8sherO]

🙏🏾

[@shawnagroh7756]

I dream of the island. Children clean the area between the neck and shell, when they clean there they find gems,😅😅😅 Dreams are weird

[@ELEXTREMOG]

Good video! Is this the same story as Skyfalling woman?

[@MrDjbuckethead]

Moral of the story, there is always a sacrifice.

[@davidhefner5668]

FIRE.... is next.

[@garnerjoyce606]

Happy Sukkot

[@garnerjoyce606]

Supposed to talk about Fest of shelters

[@ThundersPack]

Mino. Miigwetch niijii. Miinawaa miinawaa.

[@williespoonemore3392]

Moms people , my people .

[@snowy_spirit4189]

The Chinese also have a similar story involving Nuwa

[@culturemax234]

🖤

[@robertronning7016]

The Americas were called turtle Island long before it was called anything else.

[@luismanuelpotencianonorato9672]

Y América Central y del Sud?

[@rocetta1984]

Yes we have a statue in philly of a turtle confirmation the power that be knew this was turtle Island before it was called America. Please research and spread this information

[@inmydreamsibelong]

I just had a dream last night a man fell off the turtle and I said you don't belong here. Then I saw the turtles head pop up out of the water. My ancestors come from Arizona area