Na·tive A·mer·i·can
“A member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, especially those indigenous to what is now the continental US.”
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Turtle Island Map Directory
Our Turtle Island map lists all the federally-recognized tribes in each state. You can use this feature to discover Native American tribes, businesses, tourist attractions, and more in any state or province!
What is Turtle Island?
Native American tribes use the Turtle Island folklore story to explain how North America came into existence. Although specific details vary by tribe, the underlying theme remains consistent.
According to oral tradition, the Earth began as a mass completely covered by water. Every animal in the sea attempted to carry dirt from the ocean floor to create land to live on but found themselves unsuccessful. The muskrat was the only creature capable of completing this task. The muskrat gathered mud from the ocean floor and placed it on a turtle’s back. Eventually, the ground began to multiply until it became the land we know today as North America!
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Maria Tallchief
Maria Tallchief was a professional ballerina prominent in the 1940s-1960s and a member of the Osage Nation. Tallchief was considered America's first Native American prima ballerina and was said to have revolutionized ballet. Before her passing, Tallchief was awarded several accolades for her accomplishments in ballet and her pride in her Native American heritage.
