One traditional native story about the origins of Native Americans is the creation story "The Sky Woman and the Big Turtle." This story is commonly shared among the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people. According to the story, the world was initially covered in water, and Sky Woman, a divine figure, fell from the celestial realms. She landed on the back of a giant turtle, who then brought soil from the depths of the sea to create the earth. Sky Woman gave birth to twins, who eventually became the parents of all humans. This story emphasizes the connection between humans and the earth, and the importance of balance and harmony with nature.
