'I'LL BE THERE' is a bonus song from the most recent Mikw Chiyâm album 'WHAT IS EXISTENCE?' from Nemaska. It was written and recorded by the Grade 3A class, as well as all instruments, sounds and vocals were played by the grade 3A class. 

Produced and Mixed by Milan André Boronell.

LYRICS:

I love you all, in my heart
And when you fall, I’ll be there for you
When I’m scared, I know you’ll be there

I wanna sing but I’m scared
I care about what you think
But I know you’re always there
I will try hard and wish for the best

When I feel the beat
I just wanna dance with my family
 I feel happy
When I’m alone I’m always scared 
But your love is always there

I’m scared of the dark when I’m alone
I stare at the ceiling for an hour, it helps me cope
But then my mom looks at me and says “are you ok?” 
I say “I’m fine, ya I feel great!”

I love you all, in my heart
And when you fall, I’ll be there for you 
When I’m scared, I know you’ll be there

I really love my family, more than everything 
They’re nice and kind, they share with me

I’’ll help you feel good, 'cause you’re really really nice 
Thank you for helping me

I love you all, in my heart
and when you fall, I’ll be there for you 
When I’m scared, I know you’ll be there

I'll BE THERE (grade 3A bonus song)

All songs mixed and produced by David Hodges (hodgesmusic.com)

BEAT: David Hodges, Brent Masty and Ryan Kawapit.

SONG CREDITS: Maggie Sandy Jr, Jade Mukash, Crystal Snowboy, Brent Masty, Ryan Kawapit, Pakesso Mukash, Matthew Iserhoff, Melissa of Youth Fusion, David Hodges. Davina Cooper, Mariah Wapachee & Shawn Masty. 

(Jade Mukash & Maggie Sandy Jr)
HEYA HEYA HEYA x 2

(Jade Mukash)
You will be my journey
and I will find my way
to the purest sunsets
the land, the trees, the bay

(Davina Cooper)
once I finally get there
I won't forget to breathe
knowing you're my river
live your legacy

(Crystal Snowboy, Jade Mukash & Brent Masty)

walk on snow, yeah we walk on ice
the wind will blow when the timing's right
duh duh duh duh
carry the drums through the darkest night

keep our land, don't lose that fight
squeeze your hands and use that might
duh duh duh duh
carry the drums til the morning light

(Jade Mukash, Brent Masty & Maggie Sandy Jr) HOOK

You could be my legend
and I could tell your tale
You give me the current
and I will always sail
to you I make this promise
our land we'll fight to keep
cause we are all Nishiiyuu
Nishiiyuu and me

(Mariah Wapachee) 
remember where you from
stay connected to your roots
OH WHAP OH WHAP OH WHAP
always do what you love
and you'll never be the fool
OH WHAP OH WHAP OH WHAP
keep heading to the sun
light the world with what you do
OH WHAP OH WHAP OH WHAP 
carry on the drums
play the rhythm of the truth
OH WHAP OH WHAP OH WHAP

(David Hodges)
I'm retracing your steps as you sharing stories
I'm living in your future, you prepared it for me
you gotta know your past to represent your heritage
the Eeyou Istchee, let's tell these people where you live

(Shawn Masty)
Ashkw wash ashkw wash nii in chishchaytan
In tan ka iish itshkuutimashuuyan
Muk tan, muk tan ka iish nitshkiman
A tik'ch in taych in tan cha iishpimshkuushiiyan

(Jade Mukash, Brent Masty & Maggie Sandy Jr) HOOK

You could be my legend
and I could tell your tale
You give me the current
and I will always sail
to you I make this promise
our land we'll fight to keep
cause we are all Nishiiyuu
Nishiiyuu and me

(Jade Mukash BRIDGE)
the light we set for others
will help them understand
a history to discover
don't let them take a glance

it's in your skin, it's in your hands
it's in your eyes, it's in your past
it's in your blood, it's in your soul
it's in your heart, don't let it go...

Brent Masty Guitar solo

(Jade Mukash, Brent Masty & Maggie Sandy Jr) HOOK

You could be my legend
and I could tell your tale
You give me the current
and I will always sail
to you I make this promise
our land we'll fight to keep
cause we are all Nishiiyuu
Nishiiyuu and me

Matthew Iserhoff & Jade Mukash CHANT




The N'we Jinan Tour - "NISHIIYUU AND ME" - WHAPMAGOOSTUI COMMUNITY

ALIENATION (Produced by Gary Jolly & Kenneth Tanoush)

-ARTIST-
KIRK JOLLY
 DYLAN CHEEZO
DANIEL NEEPOSH
 GARY JOLLY

VERSE - KIRK JOLLY
I was so left out in the wild, I was sleeping on these streets
and they think I’m just a child, living on schemes
chasing money like another reality
dreaming some fantasy I couldn’t see
like a nightmare, I always dreamed
I’ve seen the visions, I heard the message
I heard a voice that told me to get back on my feet
somebody came to me in a dream
and told me that it wasn’t your time
he said “I’ll give you a voice to speak
a voice to teach, a voice to preach, to inspire generations"
 I just hoping and praying that it comes from me
I grew up in a poor family, still living in poverty
so many things get in from of me
and they bother me, deep down inside of me
I am crumbling because...

 PRE-CHORUS - GARY JOLLY 
'Cause If we stand together, we’d never fall 
side by side, we’d rise against the odds
let’s fight for our rights and the lives that we’ve lost
and for the cries that never made home…

 CHORUS - GARY JOLLY
We are…we are…Alienation 
We are…we are…Alienation
We are…we are…Alienation 
We are…we are…Alienation

VERSE - DYLAN CHEEZO & DANIEL NEEPOSH
This is for my natives 
who are feeling like they're all alone
across the nation 
who feel sad
and got nowhere to go
for every reservation
for every generation
for every tribe who’s facing trials and tribulations
I know you’re feeling down
I know you’re nights are cold 
I know you're filled with doubt
and feel like losing hope
so I will say this loud
let it be known
I’m native and I’m proud
and can’t be overthrown
so I will try
my best today
and I will find
another way
I'll be your fire
bring brighter days
I’ll be the light
and guide your way

 PRE-CHORUS - GARY JOLLY 
'Cause If we stand together, we’d never fall 
side by side, we’d rise against the odds
let’s fight for our rights and the lives that we’ve lost
and for the cries that never made home…

CHORUS - GARY JOLY
We are…we are…Alienation 
We are…we are…Alienation
We are…we are…Alienation 
We are…we are…Alienation

Alienation Vol.1

Nemaska Music Program 2023

Alienation

This song is dedicated to Katie John & the Gwich'in Steering Committee. 
Stand up for your Traditional Values people.

ANWR (And Now We Rise)

Written and Performed by The Northstars
Produced by David Hodges
Northstars Records / Starseeker Inc
Bookings: david.hodges@starseeker.ca 

LYRICS

slow it down
baby girl we been rushing 
been waiting for ya
and I know where we went wrong
the love we want has been
under construction 
so many changes
and I know how far we’ve gone
so for the rest of my life
I will pledge for you I fight
cause you’re my breathe
cause you’re my light 
I just need say goodnight 
with no regrets
I’m down to ride 
I’ll always be right by your side 
cause you’re my breathe
cause you’re my light 
so let me hold you close tonight

cause I’m giving you the green light
I’m giving you the green light
you’ve been driving me crazy 
it’s like I’ve been waiting 
for you to give me what I want
for you to be my baby 

We can take it where you wanna go
Go for a spin or just hit the road
We can, go fast or take it slow
Set it on cruise or lose control
‘cause your smile is amazing
It’s driving me crazy
Your eyes have been saying 
Let’s try and embrace this
The picture is perfect
No matter how we frame it
Babe you got my heart my racing
 
so leave the stress
so leave your doubts
cause you’re the one
I wanna see around 
so I confess
yeah I need you now 
I just wanna take a ride
so as we go
and take the scenic route
let’s roll one up 
and turn up the beat up loud
just free your mind
just scream and shout 
it’s just me and you tonight

cause I’m giving you the green light
I’m giving you the green light
you’ve been driving me crazy 
it’s like I’ve been waiting 
for you to give me what I want
for you to be my baby 

Okay so now you see me singing on this stage
On a wave you cannot stop, surfing my way to the top
Road killing roadblocks now you switching lanes
Went from damn near out of luck straight to Hennessy 
so every night is a celebration
I cannot wait, I’m sick and tired of just waiting patiently
cause deep inside I can feel it breaking
no holding back just living life
cause there ain’t no guarantees
So lets drive right under the streetlight
We high cause thats just the way that we ride
She got the best on earth like B-I
I key ya, I’ll make it work, IKEA
So be mine come and get with a Cree guy
just wanna kick it with you like FIFA
you put a spell on me like Nina
you make me wanna say Eureka 
Cause I’m

I’m giving you the green light
I’m giving you the green light
you’ve been driving me crazy
it’s like I’ve been waiting
for you to give me what I want
for you to be my baby

Drive Me Crazy

Whatever happened with the Sans skeleton?

for stretch's game: dusttale I MISS YOU @dusttaleimissyou
thanks to @funnynt_5 for help with perspective on the drawing
do not be afraid

ultimatum - "asafriend"

ARTISTS: Gwen Poker, Sam Rich, Cavelle Rich, Jersey Tshakapesh, Garfield Rich, Tyrese Rich & Cole Piwas.  

SPECIAL THANKS: Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education & Mushuau Innu Natuashish School. 

Music & Mix by David Hodges (nwejinan.com)

Gwen Poker
do you see it’s hard
when there’s nothing to do 
people drown in the dark
so I’m running to you

Cavelle Rich
let’s be who we are
as we struggle with truth
connect with the land 
and overcome as Innu

Sam Rich & Gwen Poker
Aneman nteniun
this life is hard
Tshishakashtueu
let’s see the stars

Jersey Tshakapesh
Natuashish we live 
we live on this beautiful land
where united we stand
ohhhhhh 

Chorus 
We are strong and we are proud 
We’re the future singing
Innu-nikamu

hear our voices, hear the sounds 
Innu Uassits
Innu Eenouch 
We love our land
Innu Aitun

Garfield Rich
no more fighting, no more drinking 
there’s people dying, there’s people missing 
there’s people crying, use our tradition
Innu Natukun, the medicine is giving

Tyrese Rich
I’m proud to be Innu, I’ll show you brave in action 
so many distractions, I won’t fade to blackness
my goal in life is that I’ll grow and fight 
for my dreams, I’ll hold them tight

Sam Rich & Gwen Poker
Aneman nteniun
this life is hard
Tshishakashtueu
let’s see the stars

Jersey Tshakapesh
Natuashish we live
we live on this beautiful land
where united we stand
ohhhhhh 

Chorus 
we are strong and we are proud 
we’re the future singing
Innu-nikamu

hear our voices, hear the sounds 
Innu Uassits
Innu Eenouch 
we love our land
Innu Aitun

Sam Rich
we lost so many people that’s why we numb the pain 
but the future is bright and there will come a day
so much racism, I want to run away 
but this is my home, my land, I love this place
on this peaceful land, we will hunt for food
if you put your mind to it, there is tons to do 
trust the youth are proud to be Innu
we love this land, we sing loud cause we need you

Sam Rich & Gwen Poker
Aneman nteniun
this life is hard
Tshishakashtueu
let’s see the stars

Jersey Tshakapesh
Natuashish we live
we live on this beautiful land
where united we stand
ohhhhhh 

Chorus 
we are strong and we are proud 
we’re the future singing
Innu-nikamu

hear our voices, hear the sounds 
Innu Uassits
Innu Eenouch 
we love our land
Innu Aitun

Mushuau Uassits // Natuashish

Students in the Mikw Chiyâm program in Nemaska created an EP exploring the questions "what do I see when I look in the mirror? What does my world sound like?". With artists Milan André and Ila Barker, the students wrote, performed, and recorded their very first EP!

Written and Performed by: Mikw Chiyâm class of 2019

Get My Nerves Out

Creeper creeper creeping everywhere, now I’m scared
Coming up behind me, now I’m aware of my fear
I see black, I see shadows
I feel cold and I shiver
Now I know that I’ll never
Be alone, cause I’m haunted
I don’t want it,
cause there’s voices in my closet
If I’m honest
They keep me up at night
Shhhh be quiet
Please don’t get my nerves out
Before I burn out
I need to get my words out
Before I burn out
Gimme space
Please don’t get my nerves out
Before I burn out
From time to time I imagine the shadows
I’m back in the battle with my mind is rattled
Are you for or against me?
Am I more than an enemy? Energy flows into my memory
Dreadful thoughts, they follow me constantly
A part of me, a heartbeat

SECRET PARADISE

05 - GET MY NERVES OUT

Students in the Mikw Chiyâm program in Nemaska created an EP exploring the questions "what do I see when I look in the mirror? What does my world sound like?". With artists Milan André and Ila Barker, the students wrote, performed, and recorded their very first EP!

Written and Performed by:  Mikw Chiyâm class  of 2019

Stars

Too strict too quiet
Too much to hide it
I’m not defiant
I’m lying to myself
I wish that I could see better
See through this rough weather
I feel it’s now or never
I need to make the effort
I realize dreams don’t come true
I need light that leads me through
Love is a drug
But the high’s not enough
Surrounded by the stars
I found it now it’s hard to let it go
Surrounded by the stars
Now it’s been a while since I’ve been home
Can’t let it go I’m in love with the pain
Feeling strange yet again I got nothing to say
It’s been years I’ve been riding this wave
Stuck in fear now I’m here slowly counting the days
Too many things up inside of my brain
I feel deranged when I see you through my window pane
I hear the rings of the bells when I go insane
Grab a grenade let it bang when I feel the pain
Getting closer to the end I pretend I do not know
I might be falling to my death but I rest when I feel alone
I got nothing on my mind it’s fine if you don’t care
You might have left me full of hate but love is always there

01 - WALK WITH ME

Music Producer for Northstars Records, Inc.