American Indian Movement Anthem by Sanny Leviste IFIP at Bioneers

[@ellebee3998]

This song touches me so deeply that I cry when I hear it. So many feelings, so much tragedy, so much pain.

[@cetantatewakan5047]

I get chills when I hear this song

[@Subscribetomenow426]

Yes

[@highheeled]

To all past present future natives we need to keep our heads high and show that our ways are still stronger than our foreign neighbors! We shall progress and never die off.

[@YvonneEGamble]

Thank you for keeping the voices open, honest and intact with dignity.

[@daynnic]

I listen to this song every morning to start my day......

[@Subscribetomenow426]

Me too

[@kodataw]

I am of Scottish heritage, but the Native Americans are probably the only other peoples in which I can relate to, as my family was also driven from their homelands and "relocated". I have had the Honor of being adopted into the Abenaki tribes. I have met both John Trudell and Russell Means, both very honorable Warriors for the Native People, I have taken their words to heart, Know who you are, Know your History, and never forget, and teach the next generations to come. I am at home when I go to pow-wows and reservations, I cannot explain it in words. Never let the Wisdom of our Ancestors be forgotten and be Proud of who you are.

[@missikechkechqua1110]

So where did you meet Means and Trudell at? Were they together when you met them?

[@kodataw]

Missikech Kechqua , It was in around 1996-97 during Schimitzun? Pow-Wow at the Pequot Reservation in CT And they were both at the Pow-Wow, I met them at seperate time, but during the same week

[@missikechkechqua1110]

Skip King Interesting.

[@eg3222]

hau! we are the same my great great grandparents are Scottish from my grandmothers side, and my grandfather side we are Sioux

[@malekaeric307]

[@Way2Spirited]

The person speaking at the beginning reminds me of Vern Bellecourt. (miss you and love you Vern)

[@sennaheyatawin8790]

The person speaking is Dennis Banks.

[@gigifilia7376]

Senna Heyatawin nove

[@karensaville4952]

RESPECT,,,

[@karensaville4952]

~ Yes, Norman Strong , Miigwetch ~

[@normanstrong6283]

I love this song AIM for life

[@oakhart9977]

Free Leonard Peltier

[@drewburns5476]

I love how this song makes me feel. This country should revert control back to all the tribes that governed the lands where any treaty was broken because of the broken oaths that were made. How else do we stop the growing problems?

[@karenhayes8385]

It is good this song lives on. Several years ago I was lucky enough to have met someone who was part of AIM. Many blessings

[@DavidBroeg]

SUPERB...

[@orionstar6268]

I had A DREAM of going to a quiet place deep in NPONA's territory and late at night I have a huge fire, they ALL around me singing and playing the drums and I dance so freely, my arms rise high, wide open with my eyes closed...I dance and sign until I can't move or sign no more...(dancing with wolfs style) ...its AMAZING..!!

[@marsski]

i am 13 years old and i know this song very well. this song is for my nation, i will sing it till i die. and every american indian that knows it shall walk on to be a leader .

[@birdie1234100]

I spent enough of my life in Maza Tipi to know how powerful our prayer songs are and not to ever let any one take who you are away from you.I am David RunningWolf Siefker, born to the Wolf clan on my mothers mothers side of the Tsalgi people and Lakota Sioux on my mothers fathers side.It was my grandfather who gave me his name.RunnigWolf is a warriors name and I will always fight for my peoples rights,always!Aho Mitakuye Oyasin!

[@simonrogers8250]

aaahhhhhhh the anthem of my life !!!!!! A.I.M '72

[@kornbeane6619]

simon rogers my parents were in wounded knee with Dennis,his daughters are my nieces Everytime he came to oglala country he made sure he stopped buy my parents house Lou,Billy beane I'm a second generation wild oglala

[@kitabwalli]

Remembering Dacajeweiah John 'Splitting the Sky' Boncore Hill, who last week departed this life.

[@leadsingerfreespirit]

This song was taught to me by my teacher and friend Tom Paul (Spotted Eagle) I've searched everywhere on you tube and this was the only version with the spiritual and emotional content that reminded me of him...tomorrow I sing this song for a fallen warrior Lawrence ( LT) Bernard who passed away from Lukemia.

[@elenacebu]

Great video of people celebrating the heritage and culture they share. Love the song.

[@bobspruce1196]

This song should give you tears of strength. Solidarity forever. ❤

[@walterc.charlescampbelllll8485]

hear our people. hear the drums in our hearts bearwolf

[@ravennelson827]

The drum's are not from a distant past, but the heart and spirit of a people going forward with hope in their hearts as they hear the beat of mother earth for her people.....

[@missikechkechqua1110]

Good for one's spirit.

[@jedimindtrx]

A'hoo! this song has motivated me during the deployments i've been on. thank u for sharing. OOrah Semper Fidelis.

[@precociousone2003]

There are many babies born to first nations parents who do not resemble either their mother or their father. I was one such child. Auburn hair, alabaster skin, with the greenest eyes that would eventually darken to "hazel"... Neither side could find it in their hearts to accept me. By 9 years, I knew that the spirit has no color, no gender, no race & no accent. This physical world is only temporary. Bless all the spirits residing in this temporal existence... Ahô!

[@millieskipper7801]

Sister speaks for me...

[@jarvila2]

Aho! I hear you exactly and have a similar experience. I am Eastern European decent and have Never claimed to be related to any Native American peoples although I have had 2 N/A Elders tell me that I have an ancient connection to their people. But perhaps we are all related as in Mitakue Oyasin and in stories like Adam and Eve. But I disgress. I am however a member of the Druid Order, London Lodge reorganized 1717 at the Apple Tavern, Covent Garden, London, England. Our ceremonies are very similar to those of Native American Indians. There I've said it. The "I" word! But Indian people I know all call each other Indians, so it is not a term of disrespect like the dredded "N" word. Anyway, we Druids celebrate Mother Earth and Father Sky and because there's no other Druids that I know of on the West Coast, I have naturally gravitated toward a group that honors the same Sources that us Druids do. The Drums and the rhythms vibrate my heart and feet in the same way as my hosts, the local Native Americans. I am honored that I have been accepted by many Native American Indians Tribes and people and given the opportunity to share in some of their ceremonies. I try to honor the Great Red Road by living it's principles. I feel like all men and women are my Brothers and Sisters. Mitakue Oyasin. We are All related. Aho.

[@TheGroundzero313]

My sister speaks for me - Wolf Clan - Blue Smoke Mountains- Cherokee Nation (Hicks)

[@muriellucille]

i sang this song many times

[@AtlasManuelAmante]

Amazing, amazing video and such powerful song...so moving. Thanks!

[@normanstrong6283]

Atlas Manuel Amante this is the first song I learned when I was young love it I'm a AIMSTER

[@eastbank418]

Yes! A wonderful recording of the AIM song, been looking for one. Mii-gwetch.

[@dariolm1]

im oglala too i got given the name Sinte Gla Gla when i was a kid up there on the rez cause i had an encounter with a ratllesnake when i was about 5 or 6 and i still got its rattle and that was like 20 years ago i use to live in batelsand but now i live in oklahoma but anyways i wish i could be there on the 27 , maybe you can record some it i would like to see it

[@chachaleo9662]

keep the spirit alive.

[@jiiniikwe]

ys i live in south dakota between rosebud and pine ridge. I alsosing music do activism and proud to live in the Great SIoux Nation...I am the grandchild of Chiefs so i make it my responsibility to to also the peoples owrk in writing and also advcating for TREATIES im also on facebook and reverbnaion. We are having Russel Means memorial and wounded knee commemoration on liberation day feb 27 2013 in manderson and wounded knee!

[@stevendemoniac]

A very beautiful and heart felt rendition of a great prayer.

[@dsolis940]

long way awayfrom home song makes me smile

[@jrodjrod4670]

Now thata a beat i can live to

[@shaleenacampbell-case4589]

Cedar creek correctional center (Cccc) change my life with this song in sweat lodge ceremony

[@AmericanAbsolute]

Hoka Hey my brothers and sister.. Wakan Tanka, Aho !!!

[@AmericanAbsolute]

I am not.. Why? does it matter what I am? I mean I am not Lakota but I am all nations. Its not what I am on the outside.. Are you Lakota??

[@xylerhadley9619]

+Pale Horse Rider Just because he asked doesn't mean he/she was talking about your skin it doesn't matter, what matters is the question! it's a yes or no! ppl often jump to conclusions and choose to get mad!

[@Walkinghorse312]

hau My relative I am Little Brave Man and I am a Lakota of the Oglala band, how are things going on the rez with that pipeline thing? have our people stopped them yet?

[@katg1875]

I have been enjoying this watching live streams for the #IdleNoMore Actions. Thank you for putting this beautiful video together. Sweet blessings to you

[@naquagesicnoon]

@NativeLife09 and i am one of the (if not the) youngest member in my region.

[@SooperSkwrl]

Beautiful!

[@trisgilmour]

GREAT SONG

[@dannygarcia4763]

thank you

[@mjjrjjd]

would love to dance to this

[@LifeIsGoodLydie]

Comme c'est BEAU! UNIQUE! Thank you for sharing with us and bringing such an Inspiring Culture to us all!

[@geordiegee]

LOVE THE AMERICAN INDIANS ONE DAY U WILL RISE UP AGAIN,, GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS ALL FROM PAST AND PRESENT

[@shiloesmith2534]

Going to be in Seattle for thA rally on Memorial day.... A.I.M for life....

[@tinagonnie]

Aho

[@dariolm1]

amazing

[@khalilturjman2010]

Palestinians feel you native americans, love and peace :)

[@johnmelland2093]

Love and Peace to you as well my cousin from another country!

[@marygueguen2602]

Magnifique. Respect

[@missikechkechqua1110]

Awe inspiring.

[@Chenoa332]

I grew among the people of the songs origin, and to my knowledge it did not come from the Northern Cheyenne people. I was told since childhood that it came from the Oglala Lakota, specifically the Moves Camp family. Even more specifically the son of one of the grandmothers and original founders of the AIM movement, Grandma Ellen's son, who is a well known, respected, and very rare medicine man in our time.

[@cornbean3743]

Chenoa me too

[@jarvila2]

Who might that be, please.

[@kornbeane6619]

Chenoah um kinda got the story right but Dennis did explain it to you in the beginning of the song

[@DOG_SOLDIER307.]

Lakota I heard just try to “claim” the song as their own though..

[@Chenoa332]

@@jarvila2 It was originally received from Sam Moves Camp in the sweat lodge

[@kornbeane6619]

Good to hear Dennis voice brings back memories with him an my parents Lou Ann Billy beane brings tears from the heart to hear the Lakota main song have to put the song on hear for Dennis the oglalas made for him out of respect

[@acerb4566]

man i remember hearin this all over Canada back in the day!

[@AmericanAbsolute]

Oh allow me to introduce myself by my Indigenous given name.. Knagua pronounced.. (Keen-ogwah) Its meaning is Raging Wolf or Mad Wolf. The night I was born my great grandfather Nocoma-Hota named me. My people were Comanche/Nokoni / Nokoninuu Clan which means "They Travel Around" My American English name is Tj Bronson..

[@JK-nh6jp]

Is this voice Dennis Banks? Is he Singing?

[@muckwaroberts2145]

Yes that is Dennis singing

[@Knlonewolf441]

i am not a full blooded native american but i am on the native american side people hate me for going against the eueropeans but i love the native americans and it will stay that way!!!! RED POWER!!!!

[@eastbank418]

Yes! Finally a clear and beautiful version of the AIM song.

[@trisgilmour]

@acerb45666555 What kinds of stuff were y'all protesting?

[@marco76gm]

Please, I want the lyrics

[@metisman100]

im in the same bote brother im a metis from Canada and often both sides will not except me but i will always side with my first nations brothers

[@Metaldude1945]

@AnarchoAmerican117 Ahh, that's a relief! :) Do they also still practice their own animistic faith?

[@m1zery35]

NICE!

[@azarelsky2804]

your wellcum

[@vickystrickland2845]

Wow the American Indian Anthem is so Beautiful. Thank You for sharing! I am proud to be Native American!

[@1jediwitch]

*#MMIW* *#MissingMurderedIndigenousWomen* ✊💖

[@RichardRodriguez-ch9zn]

you taught me so much george martin lee brightmon and all the beautiful students of DQ UNIVERSITY..m life has not been the same without you all

[@kornbeane6619]

Richard Kanseah come to oglala country were it all started were aim was founded

[@jasonlittle7922]

We Oglala We Always been Oglala My Grand kids 4th generation AIM

[@DKBuzzsaw]

Do you know where I can find a translation?

[@Knlonewolf441]

Now I know that I am not alone,i love all tribes of that first nations.

[@tasinallb]

All respect to you and everyone involved in singing this national anthem. This song was not composed by Dennis Banks.. .he himself will tell you that. .please change it so our history is accurate. and thank you for posting it, it's a beautiful version.

[@davidswallow1985]

AIM for Ever.

[@BindiSalton]

From your heart to mine... Aho...

[@SannyLevisteMDM]

Thank you for sharing this information. May I know who the the composer of this song is. I wish to be accurate in sharing and I was told that Dennis Banks was the composer. I apologize for the miscommunication. I created this with only good intentions and appreciation of the Nations. I have since had a chance to visit Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and of course California and personally met and even stayed with several people with native American roots. Respectfully, Sanny Leviste

[@SannyLevisteMDM]

I made this video using photographs I took during a powow in Palo Alto . The video was used to present the case and cause for supporting indigenous cultures. . Years after, the music continues to haunt me. I find my self often wanting to travel to the native lands, to immerse in the culture, the music, the meanings, the people/s... and perhaps be blessed with enlightenment or even wisdom in a story, a book or another video to share...i seek the meaning behind the song. [e-mail]

[@kaylenebigfire6375]

Hello

[@stanhootzz1904]

GREAT MYSTERY i humby beg n ask fer help fer all yer children that are "indiginous" as we are pressed from every direction and its gitting darker. The suffering is immense n we just humbly beg~ n~ ask fer help! A'HO! GUNAL-CHEESH GREAT CREATOR fer hearing this prayer and those of all yer children.

[@Metaldude1945]

@345redskin Are there still 100% pure indians in the United States and Canada?

[@larrycarlston9249]

Respect our leadership of the past we will always remember 💯 aho

[@lakotalonghorn2895]

your rite

[@nahuat9411]

i was in the longest walk meet some nice people in Manassas Virginia

[@jeannettemarie1313]

Thank you!! I am of 5 Nations. Maybe 6. Its getting harder to trace my family because so many have passed. Records were burned in a Court House fire years ago. My family traveled so much. Babies born, Elders pass. Without documents to tell us. We have oral tradition. Please ask your elders before its too late. Memories fade. We are all family. Brothers,sisters,cousins. Blessings!!!!!

[@SannyLevisteMDM]

[@peteworship2523]

Aho😎✌️🎯💯❤️

[@cthevarge]

Thank you for acknowledging the origins of this sacred song. All my good relations

[@Geti-o5r]

May Our AIM🏹🔥🎯🐝 TRUE.Migwech Nishoomis ✌️💜💧💟⛰️🐻

[@arthurmedicineeagle]

It permeates the halls of DC for sure.

[@jackmiller2747]

May the Spirits of the past Led us forward to a New!!!

[@LisaSelwyn]

proud member of the The United Urban Warrior Society/ A.I.M. of the Black Hills ~ Black Hills South Dakota! this is a really good one. KILI

[@sumlunatiksmom]

I am proud to say I have served Raymond Yellow Thunder's great granddaughter.

[@BabyDnHunnyBunny]

WOW! Powerful. I am of Chickasaw descent. The music gave me many emotions. Joy, Anger, pride and happiness. I am not sure weather I should be angry with the white blood in me. Its something Ill have to figure out on my own.

[@selenaeatsjohn]

Ahh music to my ears I didnt know the song but some how..I know it. It sounded familiar maybe my past life knew it :3 I'm not sure what type of native I am I only know I'm half great plain c:

[@FiaMajk0101]

🙏❤️👍🇸🇪

[@lilmami316]

My uncle Allison died because he was supportin AIM and if shit with the gov was to ever start up again so will I. Proud of my heritage and my culture NATIVE PRIDE 605!!!! Always be representin AIM til' i die. no matter what.

[@shashasteelee7840]

A.I.M

[@aimsb1214]

The images show show why I'm involved in AIM, to preserve and protect our way of life. AIMster now and forever, AIM Santa Barbara.

[@indiansist6474]

🫂💋🫂 🙏💎🌎 🏹💙🕉 We Are Love in Action

[@TheLonelyBearCub]

Wow, that's a powerful song. I support the A.I.M. all the way, I'm 80% Native American myself.

[@markcook9061]

Protect your blood its sacred

[@Speakdogg01]

We shall overcome our struggles. We were once proud people who ruled this land, but now we have a struggle to overcome. To be the Great People that we once were alongside our White brothers and sisters and anyone else that will protect this great village, to make Our Nation much stronger and better than ever before, as one people...