This week, Michelle Alexander draws a turtle for us while discussing this animal's significance to the Anishinaabe. Michelle is an Ojibwe artist who is part of the Turtle Clan (specifically Mikinaak, which is associated with snapping turtles). We learn about a prominent cultural aspect of the turtle's shell—that it is also used as a lunar calendar. 

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A deeper dive: You can find Michelle on a variety of social media platforms under the handle @NativeGraffiti, where she frequently does lowkey livestreams while drawing. It's very relaxing! Part of the inspiration for this episode was that it was Native American Heritage Month in the United States.

Airdate November 3, 2021