Naimeh Abedinzadeh

This is an "O CANADA" mix.., with ASANI.. & The Students of St. Paul Catholic Elementary School.., in Ojibwe language. There is a running text/ lyric line in the video.., with the song version heard here (Ojibwe).. an English translation of the song.., Cree version of "O Canada"... and an alternate Ojibwe version, with translation.. (all listed below, with references..)

I claim no ownership of any of the clips used...and employ my borrowing of them with respect and thanks. No personal monetization is being done with this video, by me..., nor am I receiving any other benefits from any of this video.. It is meant for all.., to teach, discuss, inspire and inform. Fair use policy applies for all material used in this video.. and the main song version is also cleared on the You-Tube Music Policies Page for fair use, with no restrictions. I thank all the other brothers and sisters involved... in the push for positive and peaceful change on Mother Earth and all who contributed photos and video clips in this video. All is borrowed with much respect and thanks. Nothing is monetized, by me.

Many thanks to: ASANI.. & The Students of St. Paul Catholic Elementary School. for all the great singing & music..!

(*BELOW: ALL LYRICS BORROWED, WITH REFERENCES)...

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"I think we need to take two steps backwards, in our push for technology, entertainment & industry, so that our next generation, can take one step forward."

Many Blessings To All Indigenous Peoples Of Canada..

..and to all Canadians..

GChi Miigwetch! - Thank you, very much!

- Jaguar Bird

*Set video to 960 X 540p, for best viewing.

(480P - YouTube.. I guess..)

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O Canada in Ojibwe

(Ojibwe version of O Canada by Melody Crowe,

Language Instructor from Alderville First Nation)

O Canada, O maa en-ji-ba-yang

O Canada, here where we are from

Niin-da-kiim-naang ge-tchi pii-ten-da-gwak

Our land that is very valuable

Kiin wind kde-i-naang mash-ka-wen-dan-daa

In our hearts be very thankful

Gii-we-di-nong zaa-gi-too-daa

North let us love

Naa-nii-bwi-daa,O Canada

Let us stand, O Canada

We-we-na ka-na-wen-dan-daa

Let us take good care of our home

O Canada, ki-tchi gwa-natch

O Canada, very beautiful

Naa-nii-bwi-daa mii-gwe-chi-wen-dan-daa

Let us stand and be thankful

Naa-nii-bwi-daa mii-gwe-chi-wen-dan-daa.

Let us stand and be thankful.

- cadvision.com

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Oh Canada (Ojibway Version)

(Originated in boarding school near Hamilton, Ontario)

O Canada! Omaa-Saa-Wen Gee Yang

(Here, where we come from)

Kee-taa-keenaan

(Our land/our home)

Kitchi-aapee-Ten Daag Waad

(Is Preciously Priceless)

Kee Eetay Ee Nang

(In our hearts)

Wee Shaa Wen Daa Daa

(hold with love)

Ee Way-Kaa-Mee Nee Ko Yang

(this gift we are given)

Maa Aa Mee Kwaa Dan, O O Canada

(Honor, Praise Our Canada)

Way Way Nee-Gaan Aa Wen Daa Daa

(Justly watch over it)

O Canada! Keetchee-Ee Nen Dan!

(Value/appreciate Canada)

Maa Mee Kwen Dan – Meegwetch-Ee Nen Daa Daa

(In thought be thankful)

Maa Mee Kwen Dan – Meegwetch-Ee Nen Daa Daa

(In thought be thankful)

- medicinewheelspiritsingers.com

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Cree version of Oh Canada

ka kanata.

nikinan nitaskinan.

sahkihitowin.

kicawasimisak.

nitehinan. kipasikon.

kicikiwetinohk.

ota ohci nete isko.

kasihtoskatinan.

nohtawinan. kanaweyita.

kakanata ninipawinan kiya ohci.

kakanata ninipawinan kiya ohci.

- kanewiyakiho.blogspot.com