Drum Songs

The Nibi (Water) song is a deeply respected song among the Anishinaabeg, sung to express gratitude, love, and respect for the water that gives life to all things. The song was written by Doreen Day at the request of her grandson, Mashkoonce (Little Elk).

The Traveling song came to us from the Treaty 3 First Nation Territory of Ontario. The Ojibwe traveling song is sung as a means and a desire for people to have safe travels.

The song—often referred to in the Anishinaabemowin language as Manidoo Makwa or Monidoo Mukwa (Spirit Bear)—gained widespread recognition when it was recorded on the Red Shadow Singers' 2006 album, Ghost Dance Songs.