How The Earth Was Formed, Commemorative plaque, 2012
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Resource ID
5034
Access
Open
Address
4175 Jane Street
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2012
Historical Themes
Indigenous Heritage
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
Pre-colonization
Caption
How The Earth Was Formed, Commemorative plaque, 2012
Description
According to Wendat tradition, Yäa'taenhtsihk, mother of the human race, fell from the sky and was saved by geese from drowning in the sea. She could not survive in the water, so the Great Turtle offered her its shell on which to live.
When she fell from the sky, Yäa'taenhtsihk was pregnant. She bore a daughter, Aataentsic, who later died giving birth to two sons, Iouske'a and Tawihskaron'. Aataentsic's body gave to the world the three sisters: corn, beans, and squash. As adults, the Twins created the Earth we know today.
Marker lat / long: 43.76012, -79.518096 (WGS84)