The Water Song
“Through this song, we remember and honor the spirit and sacredness of water. We lend our voices to stand up for the protection and preservation of clean, pure water in all its forms and states of being” ~ Chenoa Egawa & Alex Turtle
By way of the images shared in the video, we hope to illustrate the power and miracle of water, from the thunderclouds and highest snowy mountain peaks, to the waterfalls, rivers, springs and oceans. May the song be received as medicine for our Mother Earth. May it call our attention, once again, to the brilliant journey and wisdom of water as it travels our world, renewing, revitalizing, and supporting all life so generously along the way. May we all come together to reciprocate that generosity by taking care of our sacred waters each and every day. May our awareness, stewardship and actions ensure clean water for today, and for generations to come.
“The Water Song” was composed by Chenoa Egawa, Lummi and S’Klallam Nation, and Alex Turtle, Diné (Navajo) and Southern Cheyenne Nation. It is sung in the Diné language and carries one of our Native teachings about the blessing of the spirit of water through the male and female rains.
We acknowledge, with immense gratitude, the teachings shared with us by our elders and our ancestors. Knowledge of the sacredness of water, and many other vitally important teachings about life have been preserved and held in the highest regard to this day in certain places around the world. Most often this wisdom has been kept alive among indigenous peoples, who are continuously striving to maintain the languages, cultures, and ways of life that honor living in balance with ourselves, one another & the natural world.
We give thanks to Whiteshell Haskie of the Diné Nation, for participating in this video and representing the hopes we have for our younger generations. May all the children of our beautiful planet be able to grow up with teachings that strengthen their ability to understand the sacredness of water and the interconnectedness of all life. And may they always remember to live with hope, awareness, gratitude, respect, and great care for all life in each and every moment, fully awake.
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Music by: Chenoa Egawa & Alex Turtle
Video Director: Matthew Gamlen
Video Producer: Eric Watson
Production Assistant: Ramona Bradley
Additional Footage: Kent Wagner
Flute Music: Tyler Penor
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