This was awesome to watch. As a First Nations person it was awesome to see the indigenous youth pay tribute to our ancestors. Seeing all the different nations also shows the diversity of the Indigenous people of Canada. There are hundreds of tribes with different languages, different cultures (Northwest, Inuit, Prairies, and the East). There are four tribes within the greater Vancouver/Whistler areas. The Musqueam, tsleilwatuth, squamish, lilwat. Thank you for sharing this video.
So much stigma about my people, I loved how the Olympic games introduced this, it makes me proud of my heritage. I think people should stop being ignorant and at least go to a Pow wow and experience this, because I'm tired of all the degrading comments.
@Ptero Dactyloid lol i guess yuo never heard of the medicine wheel, we even invented wireless communication-smoke signals, lol please stop hating us white people, we love you all even through all the bad your people have done to us, save your soul and leave that wolf behind your feeding it too much hate
I love this video it also including the four directions of Canada. it is so inspiring - beautiful - amazing how they introduced Native from the four direction of Canada.
I'm so white its scary, I wished all my life I was a native. Respect the land and live from it Truly feel bad for how people chose to go modern instead of self-sufficient. Props to our Canadian natives.
Never be ashamed or embarrassed of who you are.. Never let anyone decide who and what you are based on your skin... Leave all judgment to God/Creator..
Amazing. I remember watching this live, and it gave me goosebumps (in a good way) :) I'm really happy that the First Nations people were able to showcase their culture at the games. It was an amazing sight to behold.
They did, at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Look it up, idiot, and stop talking like a hypocrite. Including them in an Olympics ceremony isn't going to erase the 300 years of mistreatment - in both countries. Canada has treated their native people as badly as the U.S. has.
Salt Lake City, 8 years before Vancouver, Full-Blooded Ojibwe, son of a residential school survivor here, we're here to unite, not divide, keep the ignorance to a minimum, ask an elder before you say something you're not sure about ua-cam.com/video/6uUvY8GhVAY/v-deo.html
Our cook at the daycare I work at and her husband were part of the dancers. She has some funny stories to tell about the box lunches the volunteers were fed!
Howah:)! This is so beautiful, a very breathtaking video. This makes me so proud being a First Nations Canadian. This is so wonderful & amazing, One of the most fantastic dances in our culture, I ever seen. I just sometimes forgot how beautiful our culture is, but this just backed me up further. Crying out of this - very absolute perfection. I gotta thank all of the dancers for pulling this incredible dance flawlessly. Bravo & a huge hello to all of our Native brothers & sisters!! Much love!XO
Very nice presentation but kind of ironic to celebrate symbolically only when the world is watching, considering that on average, First Nations people in Canada are still disproportionately disadvantaged. Canada still has a long way to go
You could look at it that way, however this was a platform in which the First Nations/Native American people were acknowledged internationally. As a First Nations person I am proud that we could share our culture with everyone. Traditionally we share what we have with everyone and we also welcome visitors to our land; this isn't as ironic as it's just a way of being for my people. Yes I do agree that the Aboriginal people of Canada face adversity and a lack of opportunity in comparison to most Canadians. But their getting stronger and there are a lot of successful aboriginal people within the nation.
This welcoming ceremony and performance from the four first nations was incredibly powerful and amazing!! The aborginal culture is very interesting to me. I wish I was there for this.
Thank you for posting this!! Sooo Beautifull to see...I had a chance to go Up North Ont to a healing sweat lodge with a friend..i was visiting and had been still very sad-my brother has died and had not fully gotten over that..this small group who i never met were so kind& gracious to me during my visit there- they will remain forever in my heart..I had an open vision in the sweat of dancers singing and dancing among the stars Wow..soo amazing! It was -40 C- i was so happy and safe there!
Your Story Touch My Heart and I'm Sorry to of Heard about your Brother! Your a Strong Lady and I want you to know this!As,A Metis Of Canada (Native Canadian)! Your Are Alway Welcome Back anytime! I hope your Healed!Thank you for Respecting Our Culture!
It doesn't feel like 2010 was so long ago. And yet the technology was so primitive. I didn't realize how much video quality had developed over the course of the 202nd decade.
Did they really dance even when the cameras weren't rolling? Seriously, if that's so, major props - you're made of sterner stuff than I. Awesome performance, wish I could have seen it in person!
@breeherbs if your not from vancouver (or its area) we dont expect you to recognize the four host first nations (Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh) because there population isnt as large as other nations. also the language that they speak is Halkomelem but they probably speak diffrent dialects of Halkomelem.
how about not only Canada and the US but almost at every point around the world still have a long way to go namely the Basques, Mordvin and Sami in Europe the Circassians and Kets in Russia the Ainu in Japan and of course the Aboriginals of Australia and New Zealand and then allover Central and South America and Africa, yes unfortunately some Native peoples have it worse, do not go by me look it up ur self if u want to, but from the little i know about, i would have to say the few Kets that are left in Siberia have to suffer the worst from all kinds of directions not just the climate, if theres a colder place on earth its more then definitely in Antarctica ahaha
New Zealand's Maori have it pretty good, in comparison to the native peoples of Australia... But yes, thank you for thinking of my Basque and Sami people. No one pays attention to us simply because we look like our own oppressors...
could somebody plz tell me if this part and these particular viewpoints are in the dvd box set only or were these the angles offered live on CTV? And was brian williams speaking during the CTV opening ceremony live broadcast? Plz somebody tell me!
And to think my country tried to wipe out all of these beautiful people by residential schools and the 60s scoop... Watching this fills me with so much pride 🧡 every child matters 🧡
it's actually kinda embrassing. I didnt reconize any of those "host" tribes. What were they speaking? french? I still think metis is not an actual tribe. native woman were forced to marry some white men cos they knew the trails and such for the fur trade. it would of been better if they spoke ojibwe or cree. something legit. but overall i'm glad they did this even though it's embrassing. i'm ojibwe/lakota. so piss off if u think i'm white.
I'm having such a proud moment seeing my dad out there dancing!!! I'm going to continue to dance to make him proud of me as well lol -3
I feel that...
Never lose that pride!
Which nation did he dance with??
To think the Aboriginal peoples of Canada weren't allowed to vote until the 60s. Now look at them. This is justice.
This was awesome to watch. As a First Nations person it was awesome to see the indigenous youth pay tribute to our ancestors. Seeing all the different nations also shows the diversity of the Indigenous people of Canada. There are hundreds of tribes with different languages, different cultures (Northwest, Inuit, Prairies, and the East).
There are four tribes within the greater Vancouver/Whistler areas. The Musqueam, tsleilwatuth, squamish, lilwat.
Thank you for sharing this video.
I love and I respect the first nations I like traditions and their culture and hope they keep them forever it's their identity 👍
So much stigma about my people, I loved how the Olympic games introduced this, it makes me proud of my heritage. I think people should stop being ignorant and at least go to a Pow wow and experience this, because I'm tired of all the degrading comments.
@Ptero Dactyloid lol i guess yuo never heard of the medicine wheel, we even invented wireless communication-smoke signals, lol please stop hating us white people, we love you all even through all the bad your people have done to us, save your soul and leave that wolf behind your feeding it too much hate
They should go to a sweat...last one I went to was 32 grandfathers..
Elder told me...." If you cannot do it"..
"You are not ready to let go"..
I love that my Nation was one of the 4 host nations. ^-^
+Derrick Barney What is your nation ?
KD Do in this video i'm connected with the lil'wat nation. the first group that introduced themselves.
Oh, nice :)
@@derrbarn14 im Pakistani and ur culture is cool and after 3 days its Ramadan where u have to fast until 12
I love this video it also including the four directions of Canada. it is so inspiring - beautiful - amazing how they introduced Native from the four direction of Canada.
Thee most fond memories of this event were the aspiring youngsters. I love Indigenous as it matches my way of living.
Watching this today. 2021. Absolutely inspirational. I was there. These brothers n sisters represented. Mass Respect. Never forget. Shout out loud ❤️
i love this soooo much....i pay soo much respect to the natives of all countries
this part brings you like one of the greatest feelings of happiness
I'm so white its scary, I wished all my life I was a native. Respect the land and live from it Truly feel bad for how people chose to go modern instead of self-sufficient. Props to our Canadian natives.
Never be ashamed or embarrassed of who you are.. Never let anyone decide who and what you are based on your skin... Leave all judgment to God/Creator..
This was beautiful, I wish I could have gone to Vancouver to watch it live.
I love it and could watch it over and over. This was truly wonderful.
Thank you for posting! This was my favorite part of the ceremonies. Canada was so respectful to salute its tribes.
This was one of the highlights of the opening ceremonies. So incredible.
This is beautiful
Amazing. I remember watching this live, and it gave me goosebumps (in a good way) :) I'm really happy that the First Nations people were able to showcase their culture at the games. It was an amazing sight to behold.
At least Canada acknowledges their first nation people. You think the US would ever include the natives here in anything like that? Never.
#StandingRock. Water protectors. Clean water for all.
They did...
i am native canadian, up yours
They did, at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Look it up, idiot, and stop talking like a hypocrite. Including them in an Olympics ceremony isn't going to erase the 300 years of mistreatment - in both countries. Canada has treated their native people as badly as the U.S. has.
Salt Lake City, 8 years before Vancouver, Full-Blooded Ojibwe, son of a residential school survivor here, we're here to unite, not divide, keep the ignorance to a minimum, ask an elder before you say something you're not sure about
ua-cam.com/video/6uUvY8GhVAY/v-deo.html
Our cook at the daycare I work at and her husband were part of the dancers. She has some funny stories to tell about the box lunches the volunteers were fed!
Howah:)! This is so beautiful, a very breathtaking video. This makes me so proud being a First Nations Canadian. This is so wonderful & amazing, One of the most fantastic dances in our culture, I ever seen. I just sometimes forgot how beautiful our culture is, but this just backed me up further. Crying out of this - very absolute perfection. I gotta thank all of the dancers for pulling this incredible dance flawlessly. Bravo & a huge hello to all of our Native brothers & sisters!! Much love!XO
Proud to. Be. Shuswap. And. Carrier. Of. BC. Canada
Thank you. This was my favorite part of the 2010 Olympics.
Very nice presentation but kind of ironic to celebrate symbolically only when the world is watching, considering that on average, First Nations people in Canada are still disproportionately disadvantaged. Canada still has a long way to go
You could look at it that way, however this was a platform in which the First Nations/Native American people were acknowledged internationally.
As a First Nations person I am proud that we could share our culture with everyone.
Traditionally we share what we have with everyone and we also welcome visitors to our land; this isn't as ironic as it's just a way of being for my people.
Yes I do agree that the Aboriginal people of Canada face adversity and a lack of opportunity in comparison to most Canadians. But their getting stronger and there are a lot of successful aboriginal people within the nation.
Canada no longer has any real natives, they are a subclass now. Sad to say urbanization and technology ruined this planet.
Jesus OfTheMeek especially all that damn medicine, people aren't dying at 40 anymore like the good ole days.
+Jesus OfTheMeek So then what's a 'real' Native?
The beauty of my future country. I will love all the first nation and all people of canada
I absolutely love Native Americans, they are amazing! And it's good to see that Canada respects them.
So beautiful.. Totally warmed my heart!
Dude The feels. Makes me proud to be a Native
❤️❤️❤️
Canada has done something the US has failed to do. Respect Natives!!!
Proud to be First Nations
I love this.. Im glad im native :)
This welcoming ceremony and performance from the four first nations was incredibly powerful and amazing!! The aborginal culture is very interesting to me. I wish I was there for this.
Thank you for posting this!! Sooo Beautifull to see...I had a chance to go Up North Ont to a healing sweat lodge with a friend..i was visiting and had been still very sad-my brother has died and had not fully gotten over that..this small group who i never met were so kind& gracious to me during my visit there- they will remain forever in my heart..I had an
open vision in the sweat of dancers singing and dancing among the stars Wow..soo amazing! It was -40 C- i was so happy and safe there!
we have so much in common with our natives roots, so proud to be part of native peruvian. Greetings from Nasca, Perú 👏
i remember this ceremony. It was one of the most beautiful opening numbers of any of the olympics in my lifetime.
I love this great video!!! Beautiful!!
This is so beautiful, I keep replaying it :)
I like that they represent the indigenous people of Canada. I may not have indigenous blood in me. But I too have respect for the indigenous people.
Un mot Puissant ! C'est tellement beau ! This is powerful and beautiful !
Your Story Touch My Heart and I'm Sorry to of Heard about your Brother! Your a Strong Lady and I want you to know this!As,A Metis Of Canada (Native Canadian)! Your Are Alway Welcome Back anytime! I hope your Healed!Thank you for Respecting Our Culture!
So proud of my people! i feel so good watching this!
Mahsi-cho (BIG Thanks) for posting this, one of the most amazing opportunities of my life thus far...and I've been searching for a copy :p
That was very beautiful and very richly deserved - You see it hasn't ended and people of the world are good and true
It doesn't feel like 2010 was so long ago. And yet the technology was so primitive. I didn't realize how much video quality had developed over the course of the 202nd decade.
If the olympics came to the us I would come for the native American tradition for the USA and for the world of the natives 💙💛
@ClintDempsey76 yea i will lol
I love the First Nations! They have a beautiful culture! and plus i have a huge crush on Nathaniel Arcand as well. But this was amazing on the T.V
I remember this,my thoughts were, this is sooooo amazing 🪶🇨🇦💯🧡🦅
Did they really dance even when the cameras weren't rolling? Seriously, if that's so, major props - you're made of sterner stuff than I. Awesome performance, wish I could have seen it in person!
This was a awezum grand entry.
I'm an American I agree with you that's one thing I am NOT proud of my Nation for... the disrespect that we treated our First nations Tribes
beautiful video =)
Why did I not see this before 2013? Amazing!
YAY!!! lol I'm so proud
@breeherbs if your not from vancouver (or its area) we dont expect you to recognize the four host first nations (Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh) because there population isnt as large as other nations.
also the language that they speak is Halkomelem but they probably speak diffrent dialects of Halkomelem.
Representing the east coast #mikmaqandproud
First Nations need to have more representation
What is the name of this song!?!?! I LOVE IT!!! is it a traditional song or written for the games?
Why do I want to cry watching this?
You have an old soul and perhaps you were Indigenous in another life.
Lololol oh of course the Metis would come in Red River Jiggin
Tactic of tokenization.
The Hot stud giving the last welcome is Dennis Thomas of the Tseil'waututh Nation. He is a nice guy in real life as well. But also one HOT dude.
@stupidusername84 i totally agree, i am one of "them". try growing up on Pine Ridge
how about not only Canada and the US but almost at every point around the world still have a long way to go namely the Basques, Mordvin and Sami in Europe the Circassians and Kets in Russia the Ainu in Japan and of course the Aboriginals of Australia and New Zealand and then allover Central and South America and Africa, yes unfortunately some Native peoples have it worse, do not go by me look it up ur self if u want to, but from the little i know about, i would have to say the few Kets that are left in Siberia have to suffer the worst from all kinds of directions not just the climate, if theres a colder place on earth its more then definitely in Antarctica ahaha
New Zealand's Maori have it pretty good, in comparison to the native peoples of Australia... But yes, thank you for thinking of my Basque and Sami people. No one pays attention to us simply because we look like our own oppressors...
One Day perhaps we will see the other as ourselves...is it possible?
does anyone know where i can find the audio for the music?
@anne241163 me too!
sad that it cuts in the middle, AND they did not show algoncain, cree, huron and Iroquoi.
Aren't they the prairies and the East? I believe so, if so they are represented
could somebody plz tell me if this part and these particular viewpoints are in the dvd box set only or were these the angles offered live on CTV? And was brian williams speaking during the CTV opening ceremony live broadcast? Plz somebody tell me!
When was this?? Beautifull
2010 Winter Olympics
Who were the speakers ??
Dallas, is that you at 6:36?
WHAT. IS. THE. SONG. D:
And to think my country tried to wipe out all of these beautiful people by residential schools and the 60s scoop... Watching this fills me with so much pride 🧡 every child matters 🧡
FOUND IT. It's called Aboriginal Welcome :)
chugs!
Its called Aboriginal Welcome
@peyoteskye71 That really doesn't say much. We've done so much more harm to them then things like this make up for.
ur so right im native and canada is our home usa is NOT!!!!!!
@TheWhiteBuster
Even though Native Americans evolved of Asians berfore crossing a land bridge long ago and have the same hair genetics. LoL
it's actually kinda embrassing. I didnt reconize any of those "host" tribes. What were they speaking? french? I still think metis is not an actual tribe. native woman were forced to marry some white men cos they knew the trails and such for the fur trade. it would of been better if they spoke ojibwe or cree. something legit. but overall i'm glad they did this even though it's embrassing. i'm ojibwe/lakota. so piss off if u think i'm white.
I'm Ojibwe-Cree
witchcraft
I think we're over the bullshit.
they aren't Metis .... do some research. :/
You dont know much about the history then...
nah we failed that too do some research trust me we arent much better than the us
I'm sorry but thats wrong.. most people make fun of natives. We do keep our distance from their culture though, but its so pretty.
Weird dance
Nyx Gypsy really needs to watch the Salt Lake City opening ceremonies.