Turtle (Keya) Blue Satin Ribbon

Before humans, Tunkasila, the Creator was very angry with the creatures living on the earth because they were not looking after the gift he gave them. Tunkasila sang and sang till it started to rain so much that the earth was filled with water. The Creator set out to make a new earth and wanted to use the mud in the water to make the ground, but could not find a place to put the mud on because the earth did not have land. Tunkasila asked the turtle to carry the mud on his back so the ground could be formed into a new world. This is why the turtle moves so slow because he carries the world and all who live in it on his back. Lakota people believe that the sacred turtle represents life and longevity.