N'we Jinan Artists - "HOME TO ME" // Grassy Narrows First Nation 

My brother is the one who raps the second and third verse, with the purple hat. Oh my god, I cried watching this for the very first time! I cried when y'all were making it haha, it was awesome at the end when we all got to be part of it at the front of the school. :D Graduated that very year, and so did my brother. I am so proud of him. :D

My sister would listen to this song. She's no longer with us .. hits me hard this song right now love you my sis until we meet again...

I am an older white woman who was sent this by a friend who is part Cherokee. I LOVE THIS song, the in tension the message...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep doing this. NAMASTE!.

told you people, Native pride is strong in the North..why can't the south learn from us..it's about time we took back what's ours before it is all destroyed....Native Pride!!!! real Natives and yet not one is wearing a headdress..respect.

Thank you....needed to hear this...my mom is from grassy my uncle keith is one who died from mercury poisoning.......I've been so lost....been searching for something good. Hard in the city.

My native language teacher plays this song during class and I love it

we watched this at school, it was so good I had to come back

My name is Bill. I do not have my own YT account. Just want to say this.Since falling in love with this song I have grown even closer to my own roots. A bow down to all that you must still put up with. I love watching you love your community.

I'm from pine ridge, south dakota, reservation. When I saw this video, it gave me hope that one day our youth will find the light and be blessed in their walk in life, Wopila (thank you)

God bless the natives of this great country. Native people need to be leaders. The only people who truly know how to connect with the land and protect it. God bless you native people, I hope your people become leaders once again. Spirituality is #1 and your people have always understood that. Much Love.

The hope for this Canada of ours is in our youth. The kids of Grassy Narrows have made my heart soar and brought tears to my eyes.

Respect from Celtic/Norse community! Very powerful song!

Nobody has forgotten you... let us all grow together and find the answers that will heal the land!

Such power and such beauty within this song 🎵 keep up your strong spirits and this beautiful music 🎶 flowing until your voices are heard around the world 🌎 ❤️ ✨️

2 thumbs up for this inspirational song to get your message across about the sad situation on your lands & in your community BUT 2 THUMBS DOWN to our gov't for doing NOTHING for over 50 years...just shameful IMO

My favourite song

Native Pride Is Strong Especially When You Are. Native Is Our Pride And No One Will Bring Us Down!

Every time I watch this

This song makes me feel like I'm at home. ☺️ Her voice gives me the chills

WHOLEY AMAZING!!!!!! i'm sharing this EVERYWHERE!

Amazing what you can do, when you give some tools to young people. Talent just flourish! Grassy Narrows First Nation, you should be so proud of your youth. So talented, and valuable, a deep true message on this song as well.

Wicked cool song!!! From Queensland Australia!

I'm native and I really love this song!😍😘

What a world it would be had my ancestor's governments embraced these wonderful people.

I just heard today, the interview with Sharice and Paul on CBC radio, and I was captivated with the dialogue, but more importantly, I was embedded in the lyrics of Home to Me. It brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful production and effort. The vocals are exquisite, the harmonies are second to none, and the rapping works wonderfully (and this is coming from a 55 year old white guy). I have always had a deep admiration for all native Canadians, but it embarrasses and maddens me, the struggles that you endure. I just made an iTunes purchase of Home to Me.

These kids are terrific. The lyrics are inspirational and very moving. Home to Me Keep old ways that we’ve always had It still lives inside This is a place where we love the land Let’s work to show our pride Keep us safe, keep us free, like it used to be Don’t want to be tied down We find love where we’re from and beat against the drums It’s a beautiful sound From the ground up, we’ll find a path home Feeling pulled by the sun, wish I can go We learned from the past, now we can grow We’re promised a chance, let the plans show Go big, go far, there are no limits I wanna see change, so my soul lives it They cut down our trees, while we blow kisses Defend our home, while they dismiss us Gete ishkonigan It feels like home to me Taapshko endaayaan It feels like home to me Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me” Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me” Don’t be afraid when you’re falling fast There’s something in the unknown I held onto my culture, it’s been calling me back There is a story of hope Winds of change, long ago, hear the chants far and low Our voices called out for rain The it rained, brought us life, gave us faith, gave us sight To see that we shall remain Let your spirit soar as far as you can Try not to be reminded by the scars of the past Rise from the ruins, keep protecting the land Don’t take it for granted, can’t neglect what we have Stand together as a nation, express what we feel True conversation and address what is real Connected to the land, we are one with each other This is our home to discover Gete ishkonigan It feels like home to me Taapshko endaayaan It feels like home to me Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me” Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me” Gotta stay on point like the fastest arrow Bring hope to the people of Grassy Narrows Want peace in the land, can’t go back to the battles 8th Fire in action, casting shadows From the old to the new, let us show you the truth Light up the path, there’s a glow in the youth Boozhoo to the world, this is where we live Let the journey begin Gete ishkonigan It feels like home to me Taapshko endaayaan It feels like home to me Gete ishkonigan It feels like home to me Taapshko endaayaan It feels like home to me Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me” Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to say, “you’re home to me”

Love this! Sharing in Scotland, UK.

This is awesome! We must listen to the wisdom of our youth! Please share this video all across Canada!

To honour T&R week, your song Home To Me has become #1 on our playlist. Thank YOU very much :)

This is the best song I've heard in a long time and it actually has meaning to it. Great song keep it up NATIVE PRIDE all the way!!!

Awesome video....great work guys and girls.

inspiring - having the effect of inspiring someone. Beautiful anthem.

Still my favourite song….but I must say I have several favourites ❤😊😊..thanks to everyone who created this music..I listen to it every time I work preparing for my canoes and art 😊 Ty

I love this song and I'm a native that lives in lower brule beautiful 😍😍

This song is so amazing I heard this song and my whole world got bright again and my heart is loving this the lyrics the beat the voices are all so real. Thank you for waking my heart up . Me and my wife are obsessed with this song 😊😊😊😁😁It feels like to me 😊😊😊💞💞💞✊✊✊👏👏👏👏

Wow just WOW Brilliant Thanks so much for sharing

Wow! Great job. I love that you sang some in Anishinabek.

Hi there! I just wanted to let you know how amazing and beautiful I think this song is! It brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it! I'm a teacher in Ontario and I have many students who watch this video as we learn about access to clean water in Canada. I hope you all stay strong and keep fighting for your community! And know that your voices and story have impacted many Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth across Turtle Island!

Seen it on the National couple weeks ago, luv the song.

beautiful. I'm mexican. native pride all day

Great song; love how you combined new beats with traditional sounds. Hope you can continue to write and produce more!!

I have been following N'we Jinan for a few years now and I must say I love their dedication and spirit for our culture. Being true to who you are and using your voice to educate others in our culture is truly a breath of fresh air. Keep up the amazing music. Miigwech

gorgeous!!!! Thanks a million.

I love this song .missing grassy norrows and k town love u all missing u all

This music brought tears to my eyes. I'm homesick. Thank you young people.

Absolutely fabulous!!!!!

I love this song so much. I listen to it several times a week and it gives me hope, lifts my heart and moves my spirit. Thank you for the goodness you are bringing into the world.

Your song and spirit give this old medicine bear hope!

Such a great song with lovely lyrics and a great tune from you beautiful young people. May the love that surrounds you protect you always.

Just saw this on The National, great song!

This song had been stuck in my head for two months.. it’s so great.

Beautiful! These kids are amazing singers and the shots of their home wonderful.

heard this yesterday on CBC Tapestry and I was moved by the lyrics. The message resonates. It is applicable to many folks in our communities and nation. We are all in this together. MLK II (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. )had it right. Awesome. Well done! Thank you for sharing

This better be seen by the whole planet. My new favourite song. Amazing. Buying it.

Walk ok young ones we well all b with u😢😢😢

Love these songs by students from different nations.

Beautiful, beautiful! Makes me cry!

I am so impressed with this song and all of the musicians who sang. It's a extraordinary effort by young people. I've got it playing on a loop...I love it that much

I have First Nations heritage throught the Benoit family ( back to the Alqonquin and then Terrace first Nations).. and have loved first nations music ever since I started learning of my geneology. This song however makes me extremely proud of my heritage!

Hey im from northern Alberta, and I totally love this song. I find it amazing. It's so beautiful, thank you guys for making such a wonderful song. Sincerely, A 15 year old teen.

This NEEDS to be shared in all nations. THIS RESERVE NEEDS CLEAN WATER #SAVEGRASSYNARROWS

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your spirit and talent

Love this song

Nice chorus....best song out of all N'we jinan tracks

just caught on the national!!! holy shit!!! that is f-in good!!!

I love this song too much bro- i listen too it on my way to school, to fall asleep its being taught too little kids in my school in music class i love it sm

This has become a total earworm for me I hear it in my head all the time

Just saw this video on The National. Great song! I'll be sure to listen to the rest of the songs posted by N'we Jinan. I'm sure I'll find a few more favourites that will be making it on to my Canada Day playlist.

This hit home to me more ways than one it even bring tear to my eyes there no words to put it at all.

I listen to you all while life isn't being fair, helps me see that there is something good and beautiful out here. The sounds you make help me in my darkest days. Like today our car broke down right before my husband needed to be at work. Makes me think!!!

Amazing!! Such a great work, Northwest Ontario representing

Heard this on CBC this morning and am so touched !!!! Love it ... a positive way to bring attention to First Nation youth... my heart goes out to you!!

I love this song. It's exactly what I needed for my Native hoop dance solo which I'll be performing at the end of april. I'm located down here in the state of New Mexico where the hoop dance was orginated. I hope to attend college in Canada and meet you all.

🎵 Your music is healing to the soul 🙏🏼

LOVE THIS SONG! never gets old......

Most of the youths are my grandchildren. I am proud of them all and the others. Ki-chi-mii-qwetch! Youths of our community you make us proud.

This is like my new favorite song. Love it. Achukma taloa yakoke!

Amazing stuff! Songs of hope, resilience, and pride. Effective way to raise awareness about how connectedness to the land and each other has allowed the culture to carry on. So proud of these youth!

Go ahead natives we rock good song

You guys sound great! And your message IS getting out. Look just a bit south, to the Dakotas; hundreds of thousands, from all over the world, are hearing and helping. You are not alone.

My dad took me there once he's gone now. REST EASY DAD.

Great! So powerfull! I was in Grassy Narrows in 2013 and will never forget the sad story of your people and the struggle you still have with the mercury poisoning. Love, peace and all the best from The Netherlands (Europe).

Just heard this on CBC and had to look it up - this song is truly beautiful. Holy crap guys it is amazing!

i am from timmins.........i love this flipping song........good for you

Amazing song! Talented!

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Wow... Just watched the video clip on CBC's the National... Amazing song... Great video. Words spoken from the heart and an inspiration.

Miigwech. 'Home to Me' is a powerful song indeed.

i'm in love with this song!👌❤

Listening to all those people sing makes me realize how lost I am in life and that my culture is out there I'm a misplaced native living in a reservation I ain't treaty from but I'm treaty from an Ontario band

I love these songs and I really love why us even my dad love these songs he listens to this song lots of times

Thank you for your inspiring song. Although I am living in San Francisco I feel connected to the land after hearing your song and seeing you in the snow. You remind me of the song I sang as a teen canoeing on Lake of the Woods, " land of the silver birch, home of the beaver, my heart cries out to thee, hills of the north. Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more, boom, didee boom, boom... "

beautiful song

You are all our beautiful warriors for peace, like it used to be. You brought me to tears with hope for all the things you will accomplish and change for the better. Keep finding your beautiful words. ❤️❤️❤️

Empowering song the energy it has is amazing.

I Just Love This Song

Awesome!! Made my heart happy! 😊❤ Miigwetch!

Great song and message! Well done to everyone involved. Important message for everyone.

Deep!! Great group!! Fabulous way to tell the story of Native lives around the country!! #staystrongmypeople!!!

Just caught you guys perform this powerful song at the Indigenous Festival in Toronto. What a beautiful performance & message! I only wish I could have heard more, but thank you all for gracing us with your voices. Nice!