Nikamo – Mistatim (Official Music Video)
Stream the “Moments” EP here: https://lnk.to/MMMPMoments
Flute performance by Tony Duncan
Produced by Melvin John and Tony Duncan
Mixed by Robbie Grunwald
Mastered by Noah Mintz
Videography by Samantha Tai, Amelia Basdeo Willie and Deanna Yerichuk
Video editing by Deanna Yerichuk
Shot on location at Kehewin Native Dance Theatre, Alberta, Canada
Video footage and editing provided by the research project Community Music in Canada. Led by Dr. Deanna Yerichuk (Wilfrid Laurier University), the research uses video to highlight community-engaged music projects and artists working in culturally diverse contexts. Micro-documentaries of all 10 projects will be available through the Participatory Creative Music Hub (https://www.newmusicnetwork.ca/pcm-hub/).
Community Music in Canada is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Videography equipment provided by the Commons Studio/Kitchener Public Library.
Lyrics:
Began with a story about a boy
Who cried so loud for a gift
By the river
River chief said choose a gift
And promise you’ll be n your way
The boy chose a gift no one else would want
Did what he was told and swam to the top
Holding on without looking back
Rode a horse and it was fun
Had a good time, gonna do it again
Live to see the sunsets
And Ride, Ride, Ride
He returned to his community
The old lame duck, now many horses
A hero recognized by all
Now we prepare to saddle up
Foot in the stirrups and holding tight
We learned how to do it all just right
Rode a horse and it was fun
Had a good time, gonna do it again
Live to see the sunsets
And Ride, Ride, Ride
Started out as a bumpy ride
Then felt so cozy deep inside
So calming to see the distant views
New found friend so big and strong
I trusted he could do no wrong
And now we’re the best of friends
Rode a horse and it was fun
Had a good time, gonna do it again
Live to see the sunsets
And Ride, Ride, Ride
Memories of those long gone
Drifted now into my mind
My heart was full as I stepped down
The smooth,soft coat of deepest black
The long brown mane as he ate grass
I hope someday that I’ll be back
Mistatim, Mistatim, Mistatim, Mistatim
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About Nikamo
Nikamo (‘Sing’ in Cree) is an artist collective featuring Indigenous youth from Kehewin Cree Nation, Goodfish Lake, Onion Lake, Cold Lake, and Saddle Lake in central Alberta, Canada. They were brought together through the Naskwahamâtowin Healing in Harmony project and have transformed into empowered and fearless artists. Inspired by their own stories, their families, and community Elders, Nikamo are helping to keep their Indigenous culture alive.
