Ojibway Women - Bear Song

Recorded in July 2012 at Skownan First Nation, Manitoba, Canada.

[@Waspinvr]

Im Cree from the plains of Alberta Canada, i feel a connection to my Ojibwe brothers and sisters through our historical bond, kitatamihin with this song, i am grateful for this beautiful music

[@crazedsamurai8995]

aaniin Brother indoodem Makwa miigwech for being respectful to our tribe and our language and miigwechiwi' creator for bringing us together for this wonderful music

[@julianlavalley7454]

An Ojibway woman sang this for us when my older brother died I will never forget this song we are bear clan and anishanaabe

[@z97]

I love the crackling of the fire in the foreground. The song and fire is so comforting.

[@ghosthunteruk2407]

it's to help relax your soul for the spirits

[@Morningstar343]

Yes, so true

[@vannessaf4732]

Yes!! Love it!

[@emptyrainbowbbls]

The Spirit Bear is coming........The Spirit Bear is coming to love us.... That's what it says.

[@cedriclarimer1330]

The spirit bear is here now,seen him

[@angelamolnarpemberton5145]

Cedric LaRimer me to. He’s my guide. ❤️😊🙏

[@jessespersonalnerding]

I heard this for the very first time in the sweat lodge a couple weeks ago...hearing this again gives me goosebumps

[@marcovallejo3]

We also had a sweat lodge the morning of that day. I feel you.

[@kinggrizzly1916]

I’m Ojibwa and because residential schools in Canada I don’t know my own language, I wanna learn it

[@karentaylor2160]

I just posted lyrics to make it easier to learn my friend. I'm Metis, 1/2 Ojibwa & half french.

[@mikehickman3635]

Ahneen...that's hello you must learn that first so that you may greet the spirits to guide you. Hope that helps

[@mikehickman3635]

I'm whitefish ojibwe btw but I live in michigan

[@karentaylor2160]

@@mikehickman3635 hello brother..

[@mikehickman3635]

@@karentaylor2160 hello

[@kathyharris8331]

KZbin and tiktoks by James Vukelich have been so helpful in learning Ojibwe culture, language and meanings--hearing this song a year later and being able to understand the words and music nuances is incredible!! You are never far from your ancestors and they love you!! Miigwech!

[@jackiesgraves]

after my son's dad passed away i woke up in the middle of the night and this song came to me and i sang this song for him, i felt comforted and able to cope with our loss.

[@MrZhaawano]

BEAUTIFUL MANIDOO-MAKWA NAGAMON Heya~ya~he~. Heya~ya~he~. H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! Heya~ya~he~. Heya~ya~he~. H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! Manidoo-makwa, gaa-bi-naagozid Manidoo-makwa, bi-gizhaawenimishinaan! (Yes-sey, yes-sey, yes, yes, yes! Yes-sey, yes-sey, yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Spirit Bear appears here. Spirit Bear! Come, have zeal for us!) Gichi-miigwech for sharing this beautiful song.

[@lo-rez]

Miigwetch for the translation. I absolutely love this song, it heals and helps me recenter myself. Thanks for uploading the beautiful voices of the singers and drum as well.

[@kaylaberg6718]

Lo - Rez yes

[@Way2Spirited]

+Zhaawano Giizhik Boozhoo, I am still learning Anishinaabemowin, could you explain " bi-gizhaawenimishinaan" and break down the word parts? and is there a different way to translate the "zeal" part? Miigwech :)

[@klarsen1970]

beautiful

[@MrZhaawano]

Boozhoo @Way2Spirited. Zhawenim is the stem of the verb that means "to love somebody." Gi-zhaawenimishinaan! You must love us! So I guess it could be translated "Come, love us" or "harbor love for us."

[@torriloopay4917]

My son and I's fav song. He's singing along as we watch this, he learned this song on his own just by coming along to drum group with me. It got stuck in his head. 💙💙💙💙

[@runingblackbear]

I smoke my tobacco of peace for all women I respect you and I keep my promise not to argue or fight this is my native mens way

[@sygerny8468]

My auntie passed away and this was sang at her 2 day ceremony and it was beautiful

[@ceggyladuke9551]

Here in northern minnesota we do four days for the funeral,Ahnishinaabe

[@evyiennetla9416]

Soul Healing ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing 🌈🐦‍🔥

[@Jasmiinecowley]

I remember when I was just a little girl my mother would always sing this to me. I'm thankful that I am apart of this beautiful culture! Beautiful song ladies!

[@repentorperish7]

i remember this song from when ny teacher taught me this, and i used to sing this to my siblings to sleep :)

[@shamanowl888]

This song brings me a lot of comfort

[@jaxxmariecambridge5212]

I am a member of the Ojibwe tribe and this is my favorite Native drum song. ❤

[@Nishkween]

These are the Turning Point Women's drum group from Skownan, Manitoba.

[@marcovallejo3]

That's right, Willis. W ere you there that night? Are you related to Kayla Catcheway?

[@Nishkween]

Yes, she's my lil cousin :)

[@marcovallejo3]

Willis Catcheway That's awesome :) Big hug for everyone in Skownan.

[@amysanderson912]

Willyssa Catcheway

[@NoBody-ld2zh]

Willyssa Catcheway

[@deanaburnham9571]

I'm very thankful that my Ojibwa adult offspring have had an opportunity to expand their awareness of the world, have benefited from the wisdom of more than one culture, and today reap many of the benefits afforded to people of modern society. I am thankful that they can expand their command of language and learn the beautiful Ojibwa tongue. However, their mastery of English was vital. I'm very thankful that they inherited their Christianity and have a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. In the 1800 until relatively recent the life expectancy of an Ojibwa was the ages they are now. Early 40s is young. I'm grateful and glad their life expectancy has doubled.

[@Lucid_Lizard369]

I had no idea id actually find something when i searched ojibwe songs... im ojibwe but know nothing about my families history or anything about being ojibwe. Thank you for posting this song and thank you to all who commented and trasnlated it!! I want to learn more about myself and where i came from, so again thank you so so much 💙❤

[@stefanoconti2155]

in this sad night i come here i don't know how and listened to this magic and beutyfull voices. thanks You so much fr Italy

[@humanindica962]

Sing your songs to Creator. He is calling us all back to the Ancient Paths. Praise Yehowah/ Yahuah! He name is Great in the Lands!

[@evereden2642]

As a Métis (Ojibway & French) this reaches me in a deep place. This is a beautiful rendition of the Bear song. Miigwech!

[@demi7108]

Proud to be part ojibwe

[@howardmiller6202]

This is a very powerful song and can be used to frighten away evil.Bad spirits flee when the bear spirit is called upon. In this video I see makwa on the back of the drummers head,under the chairs I see shadows moving that I believe to be the spirit of the bear .The spirits are in the background at the top left and on the piece of firewood I believe that object to be, it's to the left of the drummers on the ground a rectangular shaped object.I giving thanks to these women for the effort they put into this video and I thank them for having such a powerful belief in what they are singing that makwa was actually with them when they called upon him with this song.In this video I see true spiritual power at work. Awesome!!! 🐻

[@DarkMoonDroid]

This awakened some kind of old memory for me. I think I must have been very small. Camping. Falling asleep and hearing this. Much love to you for this gift.

[@luisangel6647]

Sing Ladies, Sing!!! Beautiful, Indeed.

[@julialuah]

Heya~ya~he~. Heya~ya~he~. H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! Heya~ya~he~. Heya~ya~he~. H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! H ͤya~whe~yawhe~yaw! Manidoo-makwa, gaa-bi-naagozid Manidoo-makwa, bi-gizhaawenimishinaan! (Yes-sey, yes-sey, yes, yes, yes! Yes-sey, yes-sey, yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! Spirit Bear appears here. Spirit Bear! Come, have zeal for us!)

[@truthhurts3189]

Shalawam Achwath Barak YAH can you please tell me more... is this your native people?

[@BAC67]

I learned this song in a healing lodge in Sask Canada. Was a good experience

[@kimimilawacipiwinyan848]

Lilililili From Momma Bear, Here At The Susquehanna River, Standing By Our Families! Mato Teaches Strength And Courage For These Days! WOPILA SISTERS 🦋

[@davep8957]

What part of PA are you from. Hbg?

[@abbi262]

I am here at the Juniata. at the foot of the Tuscarora Onjutta Haga !

[@GypsyBuddha]

Thank you! I'm in love with your version of this song. So beautiful, ladies! Bear Spirit is calling to me - or my soul to it.

[@ravenroberts8334]

Love listening to this ❤️ beautiful! Was feeling down lately and this song just lifted my spirit, miigwetch!

[@milkweedsage]

i wish the sound quality was better. my women's drum also sings this song and from what i can hear from these voices, this is a really beautiful variety of voices.

[@Piper_mre]

beautiful

[@jayhall757]

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[@Piper_mre]

@@jayhall757 I- i didnt type this q-q my older brother most likely

[@lolitarodriguezkb6262]

The very 1st time i seen this video..earlier this year...i seen a bear in the middle...dancing..and it scared me..it dissappeared and i was afraid...so i prayed..im not scared anymore..i did see a bear tho.this isnot the 1st time i have seen things.thank u..beautiful song..

[@J2zday]

"anybody tired?" "NO." lmao This song is just so beautiful too Wicked post man.. Almost 200,000 views and it's like just a shot of a fire and the backs of chairs. Hello from WInnipeg btw :)

[@geebee3940]

MMIW sang this song for sisters I love you

[@smashley4661]

I’m of Chippewa and mostly European descent. My tribe is located in Michigan’s upper peninsula

[@autumnlheureux4231]

Pembina Chippewa little Shell band turtle mountain descendant. After 3 long yrs of researching I’ve pieced my family together, and reunited with family. I’m not registered. Though I have our records to prove my descent. I’m also Metis & Cree. This is all through my dads side. Powerful song.

[@deaconsusie24749]

i can now feel the bear spirit near me now thanks so beautiful ahoo

[@lisaabbott9440]

Miigwetch. I also love this song. I first heard it when my University prof sang it to my class. Very powerful always brings healing tears for me. Beautifully sang ladies :)

[@k_kein1988_]

Im honored to be a part of the ojibwe tribe through my father.

[@ceggyladuke9551]

Patrilineal Bloodline brother

[@bettysinclair1345]

I love this song👌

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

G'day! Whenever I hear this sort of thing it strikes a chord in me. I feel overwhelmed near to tears. In good but nostalgic way. I don't know why? I feelthe same when bagpipes play (got Scottish ancestry). Anyway, love your work! : )

[@marcovallejo3]

That's beautiful, it happens the same to me. Thank you for sharing.

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

@@marcovallejo3 I find it very up lifiting and have been listening to it every morning since. Embaressing thing to admit to is I find myself singing it at work when it's quite. Or....at least I try to. Thank you very much for sharing this! : )

[@Alex-ho7xe]

Mir geht es genauso. Einfach ein Gefühl der Verbundenheit. Seele.

[@nicolemariecastillo5456]

Thank you so much for sharing ☺

[@nonyobusiness4686]

Wow! Just learning about... my other culture instead of being half sioux. I love my Ojibwe culture much more! Migwich!

[@lc-yp9dg]

I actually had a bear encounter when I was a small child I came face to face with a cinnamon coloured bear I was at summer bible camp I was going to my bunk cabin to change after swimming when I looked up and saw a cinnamon bear standing right in front of my Cabin door we both stood staring at each other so I turned very slowly around and walked quietly to the craft hall

[@MartinLaforce]

Playing this with loon sounds and Great Lakes sounds man it's like going back in time

[@DanielleTaylor-n8i]

Let’s learn our own language. Her spirit resides in paradise and Lake Superior.

[@cursedgoblin5241]

i’m ojibwe i haven’t heard this song since i was a little girl

[@Kche_Mkede_Mko]

Mission Band Potawatomi up jn here!!

[@katelehman207]

Beautiful...thank you. Bear song is my favourite!

[@heatherhammond6120]

Beautiful!

[@hostofsorrow4233]

I used to try practice this song when I was small ❤️ I was looking for healing powwow or round dance songs and clicked this just because it said Ojibwe women and bear songlol I forgot all about it.. made me cry my ass off when it hit me

[@tzarinavictoria3531]

Powerful women united to the Great Spirit and the bear. Deeply moving and stirring

[@crazedsamurai8995]

aaniin friends indoodem Makwa miigwechiwi' for the amazing music

[@melthomas5840]

The best bear song I heard yet , beautiful

[@kodarichard9552]

Lost my way abit always come back to this song

[@BugsMitchell]

Straight to my soul... miigwech.

[@liamcarey7921]

THE POWER OF SHARING IS ALL WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT JUST NEED TO SIMPLY REMEMBER THAT...

[@amandawaters9678]

I very good healing song for my self

[@frozenwindshield]

Lot of power in this song

[@haritchie3460]

Just listening, My thoughts are mix One is how easy this could have been lost, the other how grateful each one who was there listen to their hearts Blessing so many people Years in to the future, 12/ 2023

[@brma1892]

Miigwetch from Kitchezibi for the beautiful healing song.

[@mikehickman3635]

ahneen ish iaiat nungum...wish i was there

[@Linz-vp7qb]

My husband ojibwe and bear ❤ nok

[@dominekmartinek704]

All is one we are all sister and brothers

[@shirleyfairbanks7347]

I’m proud to be Native American. I am changing my name to Waabiski Migwan translated means White Feather.

[@jennyone8829]

Thank you 🎈🪃

[@katheren497]

Beautiful..Thank you!

[@OldHagslore]

Beautiful.

[@eleanorsargent9668]

The fire ishkoday helped me heal yellow bird

[@lonewanderer7126]

i have no idea what they are saying but its so relaxing. greetings from europe

[@judybarker7016]

soo sweet, Il it!!

[@janicerandhile3318]

Beautiful Song!!! Hiy Hiy

[@liamcarey7921]

REMEMBER THIS FOR TRULY WITNESSING OR FEELING OUR PURE DIVINE STRENGTHS. WE CAN DO THIS TYPE OF WORK FOREVER. BUT THEY CAN'T OR WON'T EVER DUE TO THE AWFUL WEAKNESS THEREAFTER...

[@Eric-zd9br]

had this song in my head n hadda hear it

[@claudialegarde856]

I'm a 2nd geno residential school and do not know my lingo, miigwetch for the teaching.

[@creativesouls007]

so awesome= thank u- the fire is nice too-

[@djmfb5379]

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[@lauraschmidt2929]

If anyone knows the diamond gypsy, please tell her not to stop doing her videos, she has a gift that is touching many lives though she may not know it now. do not give in to evil souls who are trying to keep her light from the world

[@claudialegarde856]

I love the makwa.

[@lisachartrand8291]

I LOVE THIS SONG Except I sort of sing it a little differently but I love it👍❤

[@marcovallejo3]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@Linz-vp7qb]

Nation love❤

[@ravenhall11]

beautiful

[@liamcarey7921]

THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FOR US NOW WITH THE GOINGS ON OF IT ALL JUST SAY IT OUR PRECIOUS PEOPLE. BUT REMEMBER IT ALWAYS ENDS BUT LIKE THIS REALLY WE MUST ALL TRAVEL FULLY SOON AS GET AS MUCH DONE. TO PLAY WITH ALL WE GOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF US ALL OPEN FULLY SPIRITUAL ALMIGHTY GIFTS AND BECOME HOW WE CAN GREATLY BE EVERYTHING THAT WE ARE ALWAYS MEANT TO OVERCOME IT THROUGH OUT MATCHING OURSELVES POWERFULLY WITHIN IS EVERYTHING MOST IMPORTANT WE NEED JUST AWARE OR PRACTICE INTENTLY KNOWING WHICH MAGIC GROWING GARDENS OF LIMITLESS FEELING CONNECTION ALL PURE AMAZING TRUE NATURE RESERVING IT ALL RIGHTEOUSLY SOLID....

[@teresasagelynn9944]

🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾thank you✊🏾

[@joannehack7588]

☮️

[@foreveryactionthereisacons1683]

Beautiful 💙💜💙💜

[@erinmckay1112]

this song is at my school

[@JudyPeters-o5p]

Ma-ni-do makwa gaa-bii-naa-go-zid. Ma-ni-do makwa ambe sha-way na-mish-o-naa.

[@nathalianicole2912]

Great song

[@itzmatthew5464]

omg in my own propvince wish i knew where this place is

[@marcovallejo3]

Skownan First Nation.

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

This night a woman dances for her father 🦋

[@CrowdPleeza]

What did that person say at the end that caused the laughter?

[@channel-tc3bk]

Love this ❤️

[@Oieboie]

miigwetch! beautiful voices. I am learning this song with my hand drum with a bear painted on it.

[@donmainville968]

they may call you to tend the fire, but otherwise, let 'em be

[@angeladesrochers9073]

Awesome

[@lidiahernandez3289]

Hermosoooo, el.canto está en inglés o es un idioma nativo

[@marcovallejo3]

En la lengua ojibway (hay varias formas de escribirlo).

[@lidiahernandez3289]

Ojibway es una lengua de Canadá? No entiendo el canto la letra, sin embargo me transmite fuerza y unión

[@BuenaMedicinaconCristianGutier]

Good day , please may i have permission to share this song with my family ,we live in the south of the andes,Chile , thank for your work

[@marcovallejo3]

Of course, go ahead.

[@Ленад-е1ш]

BLESSING :-* :-* :-*