Art of Turtle Island

"Turtle Island is a term used by many Indigenous peoples to refer to North America, symbolizing a deep connection to the land and its creation myths.

Turtle Island is a name that reflects the worldview of various Indigenous cultures, particularly among the Algonquian and Iroquoian" speaking peoples. The term is rooted in creation stories that describe how the Earth was formed on the back of a giant turtle. This narrative emphasizes the turtle as a symbol of life, stability, and the interconnectedness of all living beings." (Wiki)

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdsKjI6nUM4&t=3s

Photo References

• Toledo Museum
• NY Transit Museum
• Cruising Turtle Island
• Pueblo Art Influence
• Turtle Island Native Gallery
• Native Art in Canada-Turtle Island
• Inspired Pencils -Turtle Island
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All Virtual Artful Explorers events are one session (10 am -12:30 pm EST or 3:00 pm- 5:30 GMT) held on Saturdays.

*Please post your finished sketches to the Artful Explorers Facebook site. Be sure to add event title, your name, and the date.

Note: Artful Explorers are invited to follow the Facebook Page to stay up to date with events and announcements and to post their artworks to the Facebook Group, Instagram and Twitter using #ArtfulExplorers

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Email: artfulexplorers@gmail.com
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Facilitators of Artful Explorers:

• Theresa Smith
• Elizabeth Birkby
• Cecilia Evasco (Maricel)
• Dina Schlesinger
• Michael Skelly
• Carole Moon
• Emily Moon

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Web site design by Cecilia Evasco
Artful Explorers for November 15, 2025

Upcoming: Art of the Feast (11/22/25)