Kalolin Johnson - We Shall Remain (It Wasn't Taken Away)
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2017
- "We Shall Remain" is the second installment of the "ABMHS Song Project" from "Allison Bernard Memorial High School" in Eskasoni, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
"We Shall Remain" was written in tribute and honour of the elders and ancestors of all First Nations. The song echoes the voices of a strong and resilient people through times of innocence and harmony with the earth, through centuries of struggle, oppression and hardship and onwards into a time of rebirth and reconciliation through education and the empowerment of youth.
All sales of "We Shall Remain" go 100% to the benefit of arts programs at "Allison Bernard Memorial High School".
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Songwriters: Carter Chiasson, Kalolin Johnson, Tom Johnson
Music Production: Jamie Foulds and Carter Chiasson
Video Production: Jason LeFrense/JLF Productions
Project Lead/Music Teacher: Carter Chiasson
I am a native from the US and I was in a bad place. Then I came across this song. I thank you for your prayers which I find also in my own heart; you have spoken the words I could not find.
All My Relations🦅🌲
Wela'lin
To all my relatives from all the nations across this land,remember who you are, be proud of your name. I love you all and like the song says, we shall remain. Hagoone...
🤗❤🕊🪶🙏🏼
This speaks all the way down to the Southwest US. To the New Mexico Natives.
Thank you.
omg... Kalolin. You bring tear's to my eye's. Your song's bring me so much hope for our people. My grandmother Sarah Denny thought me so much about our culture, medicine's, song's and dance. I loved everything about our culture and wish so much that I didn't turn to drugs and alcohol to run away from my pain i had inside. I was so lost in a dark place. I never thought in a million year's that I would make it this far. You inspire me to go back to what made me happier as a young teenager who loved playing guitar and writing my own music. I really want to carry on my grandmother's tradition and sing the song's she sang and sing my own music again too. I was really touched today. I can't stop crying. I'm bringing out the guitar today and gonna start doing what I was born to do. I hope I make my grandmother proud. Thank you so much Kalolin for sharing your beautiful music.
Good for you. Being clean and sober is a Revolutionary Act of Defiance! Freedom!
Creator made sure this came across your path to you bring that back out of you
Whatever you do we will still be here. Proud woman with both Cherokee and Chickasaw heritage.
This was absolutely beautiful. Today is our very first Truth and Reconciliation day here in Nova Scotia and it is my prayer that real truth, healing and positive change can happen. Im so deeply sorry for how your people have been treated.
This young woman is such a beautiful singer......what a voice!
I love this song goes right to the heart. To our people and to all people. We are here and not taken away.A men. Surrey, BC Canada
Oohh I lived in Surrey for 2 years. I love it there. I went to the John Volken Academy and worked in price pro if you’ve heard of it
Such a beautiful voice. A beautiful people
Beautifully sung. And we do remain. Fly that flag proudly.
You are a God sent. I wish i had connected with my heritage long ago. But im am on the journey now and im so thankful i came across this song. Thank you.
You make this old man's heart sing. Thank you. You have a beautiful voice and spirit.
This song made tears flow freely from my eyes. Thank you. This song will be played at my wedding to honor my mother and my fiance's father who have passed on. Thank you for such a beautiful gift. Not only do you sing amazing, but your songs have such beautiful, deep messages ❤
This makes me so proud of who I come from. These words are us. We are still here. Love from nanticoke woman WILIYAN
Incredibly beautiful song!! You shall remain--and FLOURISH. It is your time.
I love the story in this song She Is A Songbird. This is so beautiful
This song is enchanting! Can feel tears, pain, and sorrow. Beautiful soul searching song. Thank you for singing and creating the lyrics. Kalolin, your voice is beautiful. It reaches the souls young and old. Stay safe! Stay strong!
My heart bleeds in this new reality....same! But we shall remain
i cry every time i play this god knowa u miss my sister blanche.whiteface hope to see you soon love you sissy
I just discovered this wonderful artist, Kalolin, you dont just have a beautiful voice, you are using it share powerful words, moving songs. I absolutely love this.
She is such a strong singer that moves mountains . Her music brings tears of joy to my eyes to hear her voice
What a beautiful song and voice. I was just listening to JP Cormier then Maclellan and your song was a surprise, beautiful, just so heartfelt.... thank you.
Has anybody noticed that there is some seriously good video and music production going on in this seemingly out-of-the-way corner of the world? Well done indeed, ABMHS Song Project.
I really love this song, just touch my heart....beautiful lands
What a beautiful and powerful voice!
I'm choctaw, chickasaw +. You are a inspiration in all natives. Keep spreading your love and grateful.
We Are Dayak Indigenious Native From Borneo Will Support Our Brother In American❤💪🏻Keep Fighting For The True Freedom💪🏻
Heeeeeyaaaa
This is such a beautiful song. I am proud of you and of your voice. Keep singing for us.
great voice and message...I'd like to see her touring...
wonderful people, the only true way of living on earth. You have experienced so much wrong, remain strong and honor your tradition.
Tesigisg'g ~ Everyday
Still love that. Good luck for the next stage of your life and God's blessing for you and yours
Thali, thank you so so much for sharing your beautiful soul with us through your beautiful songs that honor all Native/First Nations and our Ancestors and Traditional ways too, Kalolin. Much love and respect to you and your People from a Little WahZhaZhe/Osage in Portland, OR, USA. Your music rings so pure and true with true honor it brings tears to my eyes.
Amazing voice, songs from your people always reduce me to tears!!! I'm so happy to see you All from across the world!
Thank you
Love your culture & people
London, U.K
Simply beautiful Proud to be Mi'gmaq
The beautiful message coming through the innocent spirit of a millennial...Be more to her spirit...
Gave me chills! I'm so proud of my people ❤️
I looove seeing these videos, theyre touching and make me ache in a way that ignites this fire in me to heal for my grandbabies and my grandmothers both.
My heart bleeds for our people too. Much love everybody.
What an amazing undertaking. A very beautiful & honest singer... every aspect of this project is authentic and carries within it the ring of truth. Thank you for sharing it. I got a real sense of how strong their community is and how much their ancestry & all its rich traditions means to each & every one of them.
I know how to find my way through the forest without the use of compasses. I use the moon as my light . And respected the snake when it crosses my path . My grandparents taught me well along with all my elders. May Great Spirit Blessed all my brothers and sisters of the First Nation. ❤️ Littlehawk my Native American Name
SO MUCH TO GIVE SWEETHEART!!!! Creator lead the way!!!
This is soo powerful and beautiful, thank you Kalolin xxxxx thank you.
Kalolin, My husband and I heard you perform in Ottawa last year although Nova Scotia is our home too. This song breaks and fills my heart at the same time. I want to share it with school children to help them understand. There are a few lyrics I am not sure about. Could you help?
When I'm alone, I close my eyes
And dream about a world gone by
Times are still from sea to sea
But to me red earth and blue sky
Eagles soar from mountain high
On guard for whales and men
.... buffalo
Sons and daughters hand in hand
In peaceful harmony
One with the land
Chorus:
I hear your voice in the crash of the waves
In the call of the wild, in the wind and the rain
I see your face in the clouds in the sky
In the stars in the night, In every sunrise
I feel your spirit in the children at play
In the sick and old, the young, and I'm told
It wasn't taken away...
We shall remain.
Before my eyes one April day
A new way from across the sea
Our world no more, a world unknown
A world no longer mine
Black snakes crisscross this land
Destroying prairies wide and forests green
My arms are open wide
Yet my heart bleeds in this new reality. CHORUS
Seasons change and years go by
What's to be , What remains?
Every night I close my eyes
And dream of you,
In hearts and minds across this land
The truth remains, with your memory
..........
Our home and native land
When I'm alone, I close my eyes
And dream about a world gone by
Times are still from sea to sea
But to me red earth and blue sky
Eagles soar from mountains high
On guard for whales and men
deer and buffalo
Sons and daughters hand in hand
In peaceful harmony
One with the land
Chorus:
I hear your voice in the crash of the waves
In the call of the wild, in the wind and the rain
I see your face in the clouds in the sky
In the stars in the night, In every sunrise
I feel your spirit in the children at play
In the sick and old, the young, and I'm told
It wasn't taken away...
We shall remain.
Before my eyes one April day
A new way from across the sea
Our world no more, a world unknown
A world no longer mine
Black snakes crisscross this land
Destroying prairies wide and forests green
My arms are open wide
Yet my heart bleeds in this new reality.
CHORUS
Seasons change and years go by
What's to be , What remains?
Every night I close my eyes
And dream of you,
In hearts and minds across this land
The truth remains, with your memory
Kepmite’tmnej*
Our home and native land.
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In the Mi’kmaq language
Kepmite’tmnej* means let us be proud of or let us be proud and a part of our heartfelt experience.
To Kalolin, Tom, and Carter, bang-up job on the songwriting. Very nice emotional tune with solid storytelling power. Kalolin, superb vocals. Congrats to the entire team and serious kudos to the school and staff for getting behind this amazing program.
Gentle Warrior was beautiful, but I'm not even halfway through this one and I'm almost crying. It reminds me of so much poetry I've written and all my constantly building pain and anger. It's beautiful, your voice is beautiful. It's important.
SO BLESSED BY YOU SPIRITUAL WORRIOR HOME LAND AND FREEDOM YOUR ANGELIC VOICE PLEASES OUR ANCESTORS WHILE THE CREATOR REJOICES THROUGH THE TRUTH OF RECONCILIATION LOVE LIGHT AND PROTECTION COLLECTIVELY FROM OSHAWA ONTARIO CANADA PEACE LUV SANDIE
Wow, so beautiful & moving....thank you, Kaloline, for this song. Great voice, perfect video! I've been crying while listening.... Stay strong, my indigenous sisters & brothers in Canada! You will remain! Much love from the old world (europe)
Strong, resilient vocals... words. I love this, thank you for embracing your talents. We shall remain.
Beautiful voice and that video is great you go girl . 👍
This is so incredibly beautiful and poignant. My tears are flowing.
Wow. Just beautiful. A'ho. 🐺🧡❤🙏✊🔥
This is a powerful song! .Respect from Celtic world.
So beautiful that I felt the pain and cry
The Native American have suffered such oppression since my forefathers came to this land. I don't understand the reasoning but I do know the carnage that fear and ignorance brings to the world. I vow to recognize the plight of the natives and your communities. We will address these issues and give back what you deserve...SOMEDAY I WILL STAND BEFORE CONGRESS AND SPEAK OF MY EXPERIENCES OF INJUSTICE ABD WITH HONOR WISH TO HAVE SPOKESPERSON OF YOUR PEOPLE BY MY SIDE!!! God is ALIVE! KERRY ELAINA FINCHER SMITH HAYES
Our native's history is the untold history of this land
Brought me to tears. Beautiful song and voice. This young lady is not only gorgeous she has alot of heart.
Your video made me cry but I still watch it every day and I still can't stop crying 😖😭😥
Beautifully sung and an excellent video 👪
So glad I found her music today she is absolutely amazing ❤️
Great work life changing for me. All tribes united as one much love my fellow family member who I haven't yet but we native people all share same beating heart
My dad is full Irish and my mother is full, finish or finland... But honestly 🙏💯 native Earth is my passion gemstones every is beautiful in there own pathway.integrty of ones self. Meditation daily to better oneself is beautiful.... Take some time for yourself 💪🙏💯
So beautiful Kalolin. What are we going to do when all you guys graduate? I hope you're training the next generation of singers:-). Love the musical creativity in your high school. It reaches all the way to me in thailand.
Just beautiful
We will remain lovingly listening to life in sound,birdsong from day to night, the wind ,water flowing,we are apart of all life and appreciate this Dance of life. Stay close to your love.
you have such a great voice. I listen to this song every day!
Good Job tu's, you make us proud. Very well written song, that touches the heart, through music..
Nice good voice song good job,
Really beautiful for the pathway of others not native but live this ...
I cant stop waching this
Great job!!! Showing love from your relatives down south So-Cal Native Love Native Blood South West Nations Yaqui People of the Sun!!!
One of the best songs i've heard so far!
Beautiful. What the hell is going on at Allison Bernard Memorial High School? Good things from what I can see and hear! Kaolin is amazing and I the more I see the more I think Carter Chiasson is doing gods work at Allison Bernard Memorial High School. Keep up the good work!
❤Nizhoniful ❤🦅
Young lady, this is one of the most moving videos I've ever seen. Also, beautifully done. I am about to retire right next to the Navajo Nation... you're ancestors have been here for at least 28,000 years... I am in awe of that. I will always be respectful of the First Nation.
So very beautiful, very very beautiful. Thank you.
I never get tired of this song. I love it so much ❤️..
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Beautiful song, sounds like a song from a disney movie! Very talented singer!
Beautiful voice, beautiful face, beautiful song, full of heart, how can it get any better? Truly inspiring!!
I LIKE YOUR SONG ITS SO BEAUTIFUL I DIG IT, GOD BLESS AND MUCH LOVE FROM NEW MEXICO
SOUNDS SO BEAUTIFUL TO THE EARS, BLESSINGS FROM ARIZONA, TOHONO O'OTHOM NATION.
Nataah'ende Band Mescalero Apache, from Utah, here! This song makes me Proud. Healing. Fills one with Hope and Motivation.
Rest in peace to the dog of Kalolin that died a long time ago
Beautiful ... Powerful ..... telling a story & giving strength to all who listen.
I love ur beautiful voice,keep it coming..native pride always.
Thank you. For making this song that resonates so much with me. Mahsi cho my sister. ❤️
Awesome ❤
😮 nice voice ❤
What a gift - thank you for sharing your beautiful voice and powerful message
Bless Your Heart 💞
❤ Beautiful young lady 😘❤
Niiiiiice my NATIVE SISTER........strong one
OMG I love this song
Alexis Paul ITS ME TY
Powerful words, amazing expression of love. I have been feeling without words to speak on how I feel. The internal cry to the Great Spirit, Greator, TMH. From one of the sons of the Arawak tribe (ruach; ruach is "breath," or "wind," or "spirit.") Who are generally viewed to be extinct. Thank you.
Beautiful Video... your song is like the birds song... LOVE everything about this piece
So proud to have students like you in the Interact club in Eskasoni. Scott Mac Lean, Committee Member of the Rotary Club of Sydney Interact
Beautiful song beautiful voice beautiful girl
Heart full
I may not be Native in this life (white in this one 😞), but I feel the strongest connection to our people. Even when I was young and for as long as I can remember, I LOVE ANCIENT NATIVE AMERICANS!!!!!i I was one before this life, and I don’t prefer this one
Beautiful song and message! Thank you for sharing!
Your performance of this song today with the National Arts Centre orchestra was amazing! It gave me goosebumps and tears. Well done and wela'lin for such beautiful music.
Beautiful voice and the words are so moving sister and true, much LOVE, San Angelo Texas
Viva Kalolin Johnson ♥️✊🏻✌🏻