I was born and raised in my early years in Hazelton, B.C. in the community of Tsekya. The Gitsegukla singers/dancers are members of the Gitskan people; they are the neighbouring community of the village where I was raised by my grandmother, Marianne Austin who was also of Gitskan decent. I like this song.
Isn't YouTube an amazing resource! It gives every cultural group opportunities to share their stories, songs, and dances, among themselves as well as with the world. Think of how the community is brought together by such a performance! So many people are involved, including those who sewed the elaborate costumes, wove the cedar hats, carved the masks, or played the drums and sang.
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