TVO Today - 1:54. The Turtle Island creation story is a foundational narrative for many Indigenous cultures throughout North America. Although the story varies among different groups, it typically describes the creation of the earth on the back of a giant turtle. This tale underscores the harmony between all creatures and their collective role in nurturing and preserving Mother Earth.

Niagara Falls History Museum - 1:03:48. Richard Hill is a Tuscarora Citizen of the Haudenosaunee, a Confederation of the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora Nations. The residential school survivors and their descendants, the victims of the 60's Scoop and children who grew up away from their home community, are trying to rebuild their Indigenous identity and sense of self. Indigenous resilience and strength is shining through and this video examines the current social cultural and educational movements to bring back what was nearly lost. 

Headquartered in Denver, Native American Bank is a Community Development Institution (CDI) whose purpose is to promote economic development in areas that are under-resourced by traditional financial institutions. Through collaboration, NAB's mission is to provide access to financial services for Alaska Native and Native American communities creating economic independence, development and sustainability. They have continually worked with American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, enterprises and governments to reach their goals by providing affordable and flexible banking and financial services. NAB focuses on pooling economic resources to enhance Indian economic independence by promoting self-determination in investment, job creation and sustainable growth.

Spirit of the Sun, Inc. is a women-led, incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the state of Colorado. For over a decade, they have partnered with Native American communities across the nation to develop new opportunities for tribes and Native American individuals. Spirit of the Sun is founded on the belief that effective and sustainable development work recognizes the intersections of culture, community, economy, and health, and that true success is only possible through collaboration.

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