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Filmed on Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, Canada, Nisokapawiwak (Cree) is a song inspired by the Kaswentha Treaty of 1613. The Two row principle of peace and friendship can exist within any relationship and the Wampum can serve as a framework to help us work towards true reconcili-ACTION.
Bass: Llyod Tomczak, Drummers: Young Thunder First Nations Drum group- Elmer Tootoosis, Colt Thunderchild, Sierra Walkingbear, Kalyn Tootoosis, Kids solos: Elyana Benjamin and Nate Merke, Cree Spoken Word: Makayla Masuskapoe, Ukulele, Vocals Drums and Percussion: Wilbur Sargunaraj Music and Lyrics by Wilbur Sagunaraj
Filmed by Josh Alex and Yvan Lebel. Logistics by Ray Funk: Spruce Farm.
SIDE BY SIDE - NISOKAPAWIWAK
We say our thanks to the creator-
Kinanâskomitinân kisêmanitôw (Thank you creator)
We ask for peace to share our land- Pêyahtikêmowinmîyinân (Please give us peace)
We work for truth and forgiveness–
Pônihtimatinân (We forgive you)
We act with love so together we can stand –
Sâkihitowinink (Together in Love)
Side by side
On our canoes! On our canoes!
We will share and learn from each other
Side by side on our canoes! On our canoes!
We will move forward together! ( Ka mâmawi pimohtânow)
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