My artwork is inspired by a family of turtles. I chose this because it represents both strength and loss. The turtles show the importance of family, but also the sadness of not being able to see their mother, who gave her life for her children. Through this artwork, I wanted to express how families can carry both love and pain, and how the sacrifices of those who came before us are remembered. For me, this connects to Reconciliation Week because it is about honouring stories, recognising loss, and moving forward with respect and care for each other. The theme “Feeding Connection – Learning Through Country” is shown in my artwork through the turtles’ link to land, water, and family. Just like turtles rely on Country to survive, we also learn from Country about strength, resilience, and connection. My artwork shows that through family, culture, and the land, we are all nourished, guided, and connected.