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Let's be turtles

Let's be turtles

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Madison Murphy Barney
Dec 05, 2024
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During our brief time here, we will all reckon with carrying our home on our back.

For some of us, our creation story takes place on the shell of a turtle. For others, a turtle supports the weight of our world.

In ceremony, turtle shells rattle on the legs of dancers to send our prayers into the earth and sky.

We, too, can guide each other, swap wisdom, …

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