Chief and Council are Considering an Anthem for our Nation – Have Your Say

Chief and council are considering an anthem for our Nation. Your feedback is important, and we want to hear from you. Please take the time to fill out this short survey by clicking the button below. Stay tuned for the Nîhitho (Cree) translation coming soon, courtesy of our Elders at NCN Heritage, Language and Culture.

You can read the lyrics and listen to an audio performance of the anthem below.

Where the Burntwood,
Footprint, & Rat Rivers converge,
Our ancestors’ spirits still emerge.
Guardians of N’tuskenan so wide,
In unity and strength, we abide
Nisichawayasihk, our land so true,
With sovereignty, we will renew.
From ancient roots to future’s light,
We rise as one, with courage bright
Asiniskaw Nihithowak stand tall,
Honouring teachings, answering the call.
Through Othasowewin, we reclaim,
Our governance, our rightful name
Nisichawayasihk, our land so true,
With sovereignty, we will renew.
From ancient roots to future’s light,
We rise as one, with courage bright
Together, strong, we pave the way,
For generations’ brighter day.
Honouring our sacred ground,
In unity, our voices sound
Nisichawayasihk, our land so true,
With sovereignty, we will renew.
From ancient roots to future’s light,
We rise as one, with courage bright

By Chief Angela Levasseur
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

(*Note this is an audio clip taken of the ‘first ever performance’ of the anthem. Moody X2 is in the process of making a professional recording of the anthem. Stay tuned for the final version which we will share when it is complete.)