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The crest was designed as a visual way to tell our family's story and our roots in Honey Pond. Every image was chosen intentionally so future generations can look at it and understand where we come from.
The name TIAWICHI at the top represents the deeper ancestral identity connected to the Tyiska family. It honors the earlier lineage before name changes over time and reminds us that our story goes back much further than written records.
The farming tools at the top represent the labor and sacrifice of our ancestors. Honey Pond was a working community where families farmed, lived, and supported each other. Those tools honor the hands that worked the land and built the foundation our family stands on today.
The tree in the center represents the family itself. I chose a tree that reflects the hardwood trees common to East Texas, especially the oak trees that grow in the region around Honey Pond. Those trees are known for strength, deep roots, and long life. Just like a tree grows from one root and spreads into many branches, our family started from one place but grew across many places and generations.
The lion represents our African roots. Across many cultures the lion symbolizes strength, leadership, and resilience. It reminds us that our story did not begin with hardship but with a people who had identity, culture, and dignity long before.
The wolf represents the Indigenous ancestry connected to the Tiawichi heritage. Wolves symbolize loyalty, family bonds, and survival through unity. The wolf reflects the importance of community and the strength that comes from staying connected to one another.
Placing the lion and the wolf facing each other was intentional. It represents the meeting of two ancestral paths that helped shape our family. Instead of one overpowering the other, they stand in balance, representing harmony and shared heritage.
At the bottom are the Honey Pond and the honeycomb. Honey Pond represents the place where many of our family members lived, worked, and grew up together. The honeycomb represents family structure. Each cell is individual, but together they create something strong. The honey drop represents the sweetness and legacy that came from generations of hard work and unity.
The banner reads “Tyiska Lineage of the Honey Pond.” That line grounds the crest in the place that shaped the family community.
This crest was created so our family history is not lost as generations spread out across the country. Just like Nana Ora Lee and others made sure the stories were passed down, this crest gives the next generations something they can see and connect to.
Honey Pond is where the roots were planted, and even though the family's branches have spread far, we all still come from that same root.
The crest was designed as a visual way to tell our family's story and our roots in Honey Pond. Every image was chosen intentionally so future generations can look at it and understand where we come from.
The name TIAWICHI at the top represents the deeper ancestral identity connected to the Tyiska family. It honors the earlier lineage before name changes over time and reminds us that our story goes back much further than written records.
The farming tools at the top represent the labor and sacrifice of our ancestors. Honey Pond was a working community where families farmed, lived, and supported each other. Those tools honor the hands that worked the land and built the foundation our family stands on today.
The tree in the center represents the family itself. I chose a tree that reflects the hardwood trees common to East Texas, especially the oak trees that grow in the region around Honey Pond. Those trees are known for strength, deep roots, and long life. Just like a tree grows from one root and spreads into many branches, our family started from one place but grew across many places and generations.
The lion represents our African roots. Across many cultures the lion symbolizes strength, leadership, and resilience. It reminds us that our story did not begin with hardship but with a people who had identity, culture, and dignity long before.
The wolf represents the Indigenous ancestry connected to the Tiawichi heritage. Wolves symbolize loyalty, family bonds, and survival through unity. The wolf reflects the importance of community and the strength that comes from staying connected to one another.
Placing the lion and the wolf facing each other was intentional. It represents the meeting of two ancestral paths that helped shape our family. Instead of one overpowering the other, they stand in balance, representing harmony and shared heritage.
At the bottom are the Honey Pond and the honeycomb. Honey Pond represents the place where many of our family members lived, worked, and grew up together. The honeycomb represents family structure. Each cell is individual, but together they create something strong. The honey drop represents the sweetness and legacy that came from generations of hard work and unity.
The banner reads “Tyiska Lineage of the Honey Pond.” That line grounds the crest in the place that shaped the family community.
This crest was created so our family history is not lost as generations spread out across the country. Just like Nana Ora Lee and others made sure the stories were passed down, this crest gives the next generations something they can see and connect to.
Honey Pond is where the roots were planted, and even though the family's branches have spread far, we all still come from that same root.