Warrior People song by Rob Quist and Sign language video by Mariah Gladstone

Warrior People by Rob Quist
She could see him even now as home he rode
His horses working hard to bear this heavy load
As they crossed the streaming water
Snowbird knew her own grandfather
When he gave the secret sign that was their code
His many years had etched fine lines across his face
Yet he moved with great fluidity and grace
A hunter home with meat and glory
First their dinner, then a story
Snowbird welcomed him back home with her embrace
(Chorus)
Every morning he would rise before the sun
To give respect, before a new day had begun
To the Sun and Earth Mother
Just as he had shown to others
Long had his Warrior People run
(End of Chorus)
From the Saskatchewan to the Yellowstone, our home
Down the Old North Trail to Mexico, we’d roam
Though misty mountains, prairie sunny
Life was good for the Pikuni
Though now, Blackfeet and Blood is how we’re known
One day, you’ll have a daughter of your own
Please remember all my stories when you’ve grown
Tell her of the bear and eagle
And about the Warrior People
And her great grandfather whose spirit has flown
(Chorus)
And every morning, rise before the sun
To give respect before a new day has begun
To the Sun and Earth Mother
Just as we must show to others
Long may our Warrior People Run