Primarily, the reasons are technical. We don't have access to a sound studio, so obtaining quality audio recording of performances are very difficult. Secondly, in the Nisga'a culture, songs are the property of families, not just individuals; this makes IP clearance time-consuming and costly.
Regarding the appropriateness of the song, the lyrics refer to unity of the Nisga'a People (as applied to the imagery in the video); just as the song progresses through four aspects of musical harmony, the Nisga'a Nation consists of four crests, or tribes. If you watch carefully, you will see the imagery in the video reflects this by focusing on one, two, and three dancers at a time, and finally on the entire group.
We have posted a number of other videos containing "live" performances and educational materials in the Nisga'a language, as you can see here on YouTube. I appreciate your question and interest in Nisga'a culture.
0:47 <3
graceylou777 10 months ago
Awsome Job!
noahgun 1 year ago
Miss being home for Hobiyee
xSpringWaterx 3 years ago
I see some of my family in there wow i miss being home ...
xSpringWaterx 3 years ago
1:50-1:53 :D my kiersten awe her first hobiyee :D so many good memories! Love the video
11169Andi 3 years ago
Thanks, that was well done.
zettix1 3 years ago
Nisga'a Fer life!
DoUgHbOy187bLiNkY 4 years ago
Nice Video
Talnis101 4 years ago 2
Beautiful - thank you !
EMP88 4 years ago 2
What A Awesome Idea,Love It
howlingwolf1974 4 years ago 2
I find the song very very appropriate! it captures the very essence of the Sayt K'ilim Goot (Unity - Of One Heart)
Aamhl jabin Jethro. I really enjoyed this montage of Hoobiyee Celebrations 2006!
Niit'ipxaathl Gaak - Keane Tait S.
keanetaits 4 years ago
T'ooyaḵsiy̓ n̓iin, Keane! I have been enjoying my life among the Nisga'a and their rich cultural traditions.
jdog 4 years ago
why can't we hear the voice of the Nisga'a instead of the wailin jenny's??
its ironic we're watching a celebration of a people, all while hearing song called "one voice" that is completely unrelated to the nisga'a..
stockycub 4 years ago
Primarily, the reasons are technical. We don't have access to a sound studio, so obtaining quality audio recording of performances are very difficult. Secondly, in the Nisga'a culture, songs are the property of families, not just individuals; this makes IP clearance time-consuming and costly.
jdog 4 years ago
Regarding the appropriateness of the song, the lyrics refer to unity of the Nisga'a People (as applied to the imagery in the video); just as the song progresses through four aspects of musical harmony, the Nisga'a Nation consists of four crests, or tribes. If you watch carefully, you will see the imagery in the video reflects this by focusing on one, two, and three dancers at a time, and finally on the entire group.
jdog 4 years ago
We have posted a number of other videos containing "live" performances and educational materials in the Nisga'a language, as you can see here on YouTube. I appreciate your question and interest in Nisga'a culture.
jdog 4 years ago
And you encourage you all to come see for yourselves how powerful the music can be.
nicholasgiles 3 years ago
OH, Did I tell you I like this?
Yah? No?
Hey Jethro...I like this..it is awesome...
Seela
sheilaazak 4 years ago
Incredible....
mishlove 4 years ago
great work!
jlincoln711 4 years ago