The turtle is an important symbol in Indigenous culture. According to First Nations folklore, the turtle was there when the earth was created and carries the teachings of the First Nations people on its back. ... The turtle represents being true to yourself, to others and being truthful in everything you do.
This is because it is believed the turtle was there when the Earth was created. In this case the turtle represents being truthful to yourself, to others, and being truthful in everything you do.
Explanation:
The story "Earth on A Turtles Back" is a good source to answer this question.
