Turtle, a sacred figure in native symbolism representing Mother Earth as well as good health and long life.
The turtle is honored for saving mankind from the Great Flood. Stoically it carries the heavy burden of man on its shell. Many species of the turtle have 13 sections to their under-side believed to represent the cycle of the thirteen moons. The moons are a celestial symbol of motherhood.
The Iroquois, who became the Six Nations in 1722, were a very proud people, and known as strong Warriors.Throughout the War of 1812, the Six Nations Warriors played a vital role in the defense of Upper Canada.
