Pahpastayo: Papaschase First Nation - Cree - Edmonton Area, Alberta, Canada, "Turtle Island"
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The video captures a vibrant and spirited celebration by the Papaschase First Nation, a Cree community located in the Edmonton area of Alberta, Canada. The central theme of the gathering is a profound expression of cultural pride and unity, set against the backdrop of what is poetically referred to as "Turtle Island." Throughout the performance, the community comes together through song and dance, utilizing traditional regalia and ceremonial elements that showcase their distinct way of life. The atmosphere is charged with energy, featuring moments of singing, shouting, and rhythmic movement that highlight the resilience and joy inherent in their traditions.
A significant portion of the event is dedicated to honoring warriors and veterans, both those currently on active duty and those who have lost their lives in service. The lyrics explicitly state that this victory song is sung to pay tribute to these individuals, emphasizing that every day is a good day when they can dance and pray. The eagle staff serves as a powerful symbol during the ceremony, standing strong for the people and representing the enduring spirit of the nation. This dedication underscores a deep respect for history and sacrifice while celebrating the living legacy of their ancestors and current defenders.
Beyond the specific tributes, the performance reinforces core values of equality, diversity, and community strength. The dancers express the belief that all people are created equal and that it is essential to celebrate differences within the collective. The music and dance serve not only as entertainment but as a means to showcase their language, ceremonies, and identity to the world. As the event concludes with thanks to the spirit and the performers, the message remains clear: through unity and cultural expression, the Papaschase First Nation continues to stand tall, preserving their heritage for future generations while embracing the diversity that enriches their existence.
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[singing]
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[singing] she
아나
로미로
아요.
[Singing]
Aha
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기미로 Ahi
Ahlu
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হها
هها
[music]
هي
هها
[music]
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[singing]
وها هها هي هها هي هها
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[crying]
[screaming][crying]
وها
[music][singing] هاهاها
وها하ها [music]
[music]
[singing]
He he
[music]
ه هي هي [music]
[music]
و هي هي
[music] ها هي هي
يا [music
] وي هي
و هي [music]
هي هي
[music]
و
[music] هي ه요 هي요 هي요 هي
يا
ويلي [music] يا ويلي ويلي ه
[music]
وي هي وي ه هي
[music]
هي
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ه يا عي [music]
ه يا حي يا
و [music] يا ه هي ه هي
요
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هي
هي [music]
[singing]
ه
و ه هي
요
[singing]
هي ها Hee-young hee-young [singing]
Hee-young hee-young hee-young hee-young ha
[music] Hee-young hee-young ha
[music]
ஆய
and ha
[music]
ha [
music]
மல மல no
[shouting]
[music]
এই
he hee
Oh my darling.
[Music]
Victory song boys. Sing it proud
and sing it loud boys. Here we go.
That's how you dance with that eagle
staff there. Xavier, let's see what you
got. Dance for the people. Dance for
the people that can't dance. Here we
go. Here we go.
[Music]
Once again, this song is to honor our
warriors and our veterans. The ones
[music] that lost their lives. The ones
active duty. You know a warrior, a
veteran, an active duty, [Music]
make some
[Music]
every day is a good day when we get to
dance and pray. No matter what, this is
why we're here today because that
[MUSIC] eagle staff is still flying
high, standing strong for our people,
[MUSIC] standing and showingcasing what
our feet to us. What our regalia, our
language, [music]
our ceremonies, our way of life. Sunny
little head, [music] that's the way you
do it. That's the way to do it.
[Music]
Ho eh ho
wan sem
[Music]
Once again, we're dancing victory
because we're all created equal. We
believe in equality and don't forg to
celebrate [music] diversity.
Oh
[music]
Thank you very much spirit for that
beautiful victory song and sunny boy.
[Music]
Ya
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Hi h ya
h
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Hi h ya h ya h
[Music] H ya
htoki [Music
]
[Singing]
Yaks ya
hya ya
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[Music]
Ya
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Hi
hhasak
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Ya