This is wonderful! my late Nana was raised in St Ambroise, MB. I'm in Halifax now but I was born and raised in Portage la Prairie. I remember Nana jigging in her livingroom. Only recently have I started to remember and I hope to find someone out this way to teach me the dances. If not, it's youtube! <3
I just stumbled upon this. What a terrible time that was.... I just happened to be back home in Fort when the flood happened. This is a beautifully done documentary, Cindy. Very poignant and moving.
Thank you Cindy for this video. My heart breaks for all the residents of “Buttertown.”.. My parents Micheal & Flora Lambert lived there all their lives. After they passed my brother Glen inherited the house. Every thing was destroyed. The house was completely flooded, last I heard someone had smashed the windows. I loved to visit whenever I could, but now that the house is no longer liveable, there is no where to stay. Makes me sad
A very powerful, truthful song. I’ve seen the trauma caused by residential schools. My mother was a survivor. Some of my siblings are survivors. My dear husband is a survivor. Much love and respect to my people who survived and RIP to those who did not come home. ❤️❤️❤️
This song has touched my heart so much. I just cannot understand how some people cannot see how what happened to the indigenous peoples of North America, has caused some of them to lose their souls.
Thank you Cindy and crew. It really hits home. Buttertown was my home away from home for 40+ years. Visiting with mom and dad. Good times. Good people. 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻.
I cried when I first heard this and I live in pikangikum. .edit: “miishiiboon iimiinikwayn” I wish they would.. don’t want to lose them like I lost my cousin and uncle😔💔
What a moving melody and vocals! Congrats to students and mentor for such a job well done. As a retired 40 yr classroom teacher, I love the collaboration of students and mentor and the creative process used to achieve your goal. Sing on young people...music touches the soul.
