Nibi

NIBI

Thank you Creator for the water that I drink

Holding this copper pot I can’t help but think

Have I let you down, Nibi?

Even if I tried, could I have saved your innocence?

You are the essence of all life

Nibi Miigwech

Oh Nibi Miigwech

The men with suits in Ottawa no longer see you for your worth

Trade protection in for pocket change

Pulling oil from the earth

Nibi Miigwech

Oh Nibi Miigwech

You’ve gone numb to the abuses

You’ve felt it all before

They sterilize you through your veins

And you can’t provide no more

If they could only see your beauty

Appreciate your time

If only we could speak for you

On levels they would recognize

Nibi Miigwech

Oh Nibi Miigwech

You’re forced to go through all this heat

For they say you are unclean

It's been that way for far too long

You still supply them from your streams

Know that this is not your fault

Protect you more if I could

To them I have no right to you

Like the teachings say I should

Nibi Miigwech

Oh Nibi Miigwech