Treaty Songtext
von Joanne Shenandoah

When you′ve razed all the forests
Silenced all the birds
Destroyed creations
That came before your words
When you've stamped to the ground
All the things you fear
One thing to be sure of
I′ll still be here

Remember the treaty
You have made with me?
As long as grass grows and the sky is blue
And rivers run free
Does this not mean forever
Or did we not agree?
Will lies and broken promises
Be your legacy?


Who am I, your honour?
Who am I, your Grace?
Who do you see standing here
As you look upon my face?
Hear me, Mr. President
This is sacred ground
You cannot own my spirit
Though you might lay me down

So take all your children
Teach them your lies
Why waters are polluted
The smog fills the skies
You can drain all the oceans
And fill them with tears
You will never remove me
I'll always be here

So when you seat your council
Who will come to speak
For the buffalo, the eagle
The forest and the trees?
The oceans and their bounty
For all who're nearby
And for all the children
Standing at our side?


Who am I, your honour?
Who am I, your Grace?
Who do you see standing here
As you look upon my face?
Hear me, Mr. President
This is sacred ground
You cannot own my spirit
Though you might lay me down

You cannot take my spirit
This is sacred ground