Turtle Island

Turtle Island is a place mentioned in Anishinabek News.

In Anishinabek News

• August 2013: On Turtle Island, English settlers who became Americans shot Indians who got in the way of their settlements.
• March 2014: Sherry Lawson stated that everyone on Turtle Island needs to spend time with Richard Wagamese because he is an incredible storyteller.
• May 2015: Artist Bonnie Devine explores the European arrival to this land from an Indigenous perspective.
• August 2015: Cindy Crowe planned to deliver cultural training workshops to companies and organizations across this territory.
• May 2016: People from across the continent visit Animikii-waajiw as a landmark gathering place. Peter Collins stated it is important to recognize and acknowledge Indigenous place names across the territory.
• March 2017: Josephine Mandamin walked around bodies of water across this land to bring attention to the condition of lakes and rivers.
• January 2018: Valarie McGregor suggested that her people could be considered citizens of this territory rather than just a land base doled out by the federal government.
• October 2019: In October 2019, many students were entering their second month of studies at institutions across Turtle Island.
• July 2020: Amber Hein describes the Algonquin people as original inhabitants of this land.
• August 2020: Authors from across this region contributed stories and poems to the collection Before the Usual Time: A Collection of Indigenous Stories and Poems.
• August 2020: Youth across this land have faced hardships due to a global pandemic, colonization, and racism. Glen Hare noted that Indigenous youth on the island continue to show resiliency despite facing discrimination.
• January 2021: Settlers claimed Turtle Island was available for ownership because they did not recognize Indigenous systems as civilized. Indigenous teachings describe Turtle Island as a home created through relationships between humans, plants, animals, and the water. Land defenders mobilize across Turtle Island to protect traditional territories from state-led destruction and dispossession.
• January 2021: Nipissing First Nation is the initial First Nation on the island to have wastewater tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
• May 2021: Marion Crowe noted that individuals across this land have faced racism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• June 2021: Johanna Desmoulin described the residential school system as an act of genocide against the Indigenous people of this land.
• June 2021: The book Living in Indigenous Sovereignty addresses how to live on this land while respecting Indigenous laws and stories.
• June 2021: James Makokis referenced a belief that all families would unite on Turtle Island to find harmony and peace.
• July 2021: Elder Rita Fenton noted that communities across the continent have been affected by the loss of family members.
• July 2021: The Soar Above Stigma campaign champions kindness, acceptance, culture and compassion for First Nation peoples across this land.
• August 2021: Kristy Boucher noted that Indigenous people across this land had not had a chance to gather for a pow wow for 18 months as of August 2021.
• August 2021: Karl Hele expressed hope that educators across this land would develop more Indigenous worlds for different nations.
• September 2021: Indigenous people and communities across this land have been affected by the legacy of Indian Residential Schools.
• November 2021: Gordon Waindubence traveled across this land to visit Anishinabek and gather knowledge through song and ceremony.
• December 2021: The Indigenous Ingenuity exhibition showcases the various technologies and scientific approaches developed by Indigenous cultures across this land.
• February 2022: Kimberly R. Murray emphasized the importance of survivors across Turtle Island supporting each other in their sacred work.
• April 2022: Lisa M VanEvery highlighted the work of Indigenous changemakers active throughout this territory.
• April 2022: Moira McPherson referenced this name while discussing the importance of building relationships with Indigenous peoples.
• August 2022: Artist Betty Carpick referenced the legacy of copper for Indigenous people on the island during her workshop.
• August 2022: Sheila DeCorte noted that walkers across this land have committed to continuing the work of Josephine Mandamin-baa.
• April 2023: Larry Roque mentioned building relationships with others on this land during the announcement of the 2023 partnership.
• July 2023: Hockey Indigenous shares news and accomplishments of players with audiences located across this land.
• August 2023: The book argues that unlearning myths will allow all inhabitants of this land to move forward together.
• December 2023: The book Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge covers Indigenous innovations across this geographic area. Indigenous peoples created sustainable complex societies and technologies throughout this region.
• June 2024: In the game The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation, players attempt to collect four Eagle Feathers across this land.
• October 2024: The exhibition featured cradle boards from various regions of the island, including the east coast, prairies, and the far north. Linda Debassige noted that the diverse designs show that people across the island have always cared for their children.
• March 2025: Elders from across Turtle Island gathered to give thanks and honour the natural world. Grandmothers taught that the Creator provided everything necessary for survival on Turtle Island.
• April 2025: The novel Broken Fields references the history of Indigenous people on this land since the arrival of Europeans.
• March 2026: Caitlin Wemigwans expressed interest in potentially expanding her business with a product line manufactured outside of this area.
• March 2026: Devon Patterson noted that Indigenous people have been stewards of the land and waters of Turtle Island since time immemorial.
• October 2026: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux stated that the foundation of peace and friendship on this land remains a hallmark of Indigenous ancestors.