N'we Jinan Artists - "FOR THE PEOPLE" // Tl'azt'en Nation, BC

“FOR THE PEOPLE” was written by the Youth Visions Council of Tl’azt’en Nation, BC.
Written and recorded by: Jodie Pierre, Ethan Joseph, Gabriel Joseph Junior, Donaven Winser, Joshua Monk, Brodie Joseph & Brett Felix.
Video by: Skye Spence & Auto Plante
Produced & Mixed by: Thanya Iyer & Simba Wilson
Mastered by: Pompey
Special thanks to Doreen Austin, Jonas Morris & Frank Joseph, Troy Findlay, Georgina Alexis & Christian Harpe for supporting this project.
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www.nwejinan.com​
www.inpath.ca
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LYRICS
GROUP CHANT:
"WHO DO WE IT FOR? FOR THE PEOPLE!"
CHORUS (JODI):
Our wish is to Huba Whul’en the Ts’oodune-ya for the future generations
Our strength is in our Ts’oodune-ya, Our dreams are with ya - the future is yours
ETHAN:
I work day to day in every way to reconnect and motivate
Why was it the way it was back in the days?
Nowadays it’s not the same with our Elders teaching us the ways
I remember hearing about the past
Hearing the Elders talk to us
About how they hurt, how they struggled before us
The government did us so so wrong
For so so long
Forget about us?
Why do you think we say why us?
JUNIOR:
I want to fly above the mountains
Cruise through the seas
I wanna run up all these thousands day ones with me
Wanna show sympathy but they ain’t show no sympathy for me
Deep up in my thoughts sometimes that pain can turn to anger
They said these streets can come and change you
They come and change you
So let us change this
Let us change this
DONAVEN:
Dealing with the loss of language, a healing process is turning the page from
Youth struggling with addiction, drugs and booze causing affliction
Worrying about our health and well-being, because of the pain that I’ve been seeing
Just sitting here in silence, we have to connect with elders for guidance
I’m going to be a part of the change
We are the change
CHORUS:
Our wish is to Huba Whul’en the Ts’oodune-ya for the future generations
Our strength is in our Ts’oodune-ya, Our dreams are with ya - the future is yours
JOSHUA:
What am I here for to drop some knowledge
The pain in our past needs to be acknowledged
Things will get better and this I truly promise
This ain’t my first rodeo
I aint no novice
Cause life is a struggle but I’ll never give up
No matter how much I fall
I will always get up
We need to change now
I'm getting fed up
This nonsense needs to stop
There’s a lot expected of us
BRODIE:
Hadih Le soozi’ Brodie
Oodzi ulhtus - strong heart - that’s what I lead with
Nilhts’i ulhtus - strong wind - that’s what I breathe with
Syughi - that’s what I see with - it’s our spirit
Connecting our youth back to our culture and land
No more addictions we take a stand
Look in a mirror now we understand
Our language needs a helping hand
BRETT:
I’ve been taking bigger steps to better shape our future
Building these foundations for the youth generation
Bettering our nation it all starts with creation
You are my inspiration you give me motivation
This is my mission // my ammunition // my ambition
Our tradition
Our tradition
JODI:
Our direction for the future of the next generation
Is the recovery of our tradition
Our purpose is to inspire the young
To reach for the sun
Cause we know where you’ve been
GROUP CHORUS:
Our wish is to Huba Whul’en the Ts’oodune-ya for the future generations
Our strength is in our Ts’oodune-ya, Our dreams are with ya - the future is yours

[@camillajoseph3391]

I'm so proud of you my son's Brodie n Junior n my nephews Ethan n Brett u all did an amazing job love it n now put all yr parts into action u can n will succeed

[@MsMtheory]

I shared and will keep sharing, ty for your music gift ❤

[@lioness3963]

Thank you thank you 😊 🙏

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

I hear you, little relatives.

[@elaineknudsgaard8379]

Wise and honest message for all your children and youth to see. Thank you. Taxa.

[@colleenbonniwell4226]

🌹

[@MAXLEON13830]

Nice 2:42