Shallow Waters Original and Official Music Video: 10 year old Ta'Kaiya Blaney & Aileen De La Cruz

10 year old Ta'Kaiya Blaney is Sliammon First Nation from B.C., Canada. Along with singing, songwriting, and acting, she is concerned about the environment, especially the preservation of marine and coastal wildlife. Shallow Waters was a semi-finalist in the 2010 David Suzuki Songwriting Contest, Playlist for the Planet. The song was recorded in studio by Audio Producer Joe Cruz. Footage from Vancouver, BC was filmed by Colter Ripley. Footage of the traditional ocean-going canoe from the Squamish Nation (Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver, BC) ; Ta'Kaiya in traditional cedar bark regalia (Tofino, BC); the Oil Refinery in Burrard Inlet; and the Vancouver Aquarium was filmed by Tina House. Additional footage contributed from Canada Greenpeace and Living Oceans Society. Lyrics on Drychum channel.

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[MoonSerenity444]

I am glad I listened to this song. An inspiring song by an inspiring person who will surely be a leader in the future. Never lose your idealism and spirit Ta'kayia. I will be showing this song to my ten year old niece when I visit her in July.

[Anne Blaney]

Thank you so much for listening. I am so happy you liked it. Please tell your niece hello

[Tammy Joyce Woodring]

Absolutely beautiful song sang from the heart. I'm posting this to my Google account. I hope you get more support and your voice is heard by many. If I van help, please contact me at tammy.joyce8023@gmail.com. Thank you.

[Anne Blaney]

thank you Tammy Joyce Woodring. It is wonderful to know so many people are supporting my vision.

[H Fairy]

Ta'kayia, I am your age and I want stop the pipeline and save the spirt bears. My group would like to connect with you!

Reply Soon!

[Anne Blaney]

you can connect with me through my website takaiyablaney which is a

Thank you for contacting me. I think it is great that your youth as well as being passionate on saving the spirit bear. Please contact me to exchange contact info.

[Jeff Fedor]

The music of nature sings a cry that they do not hear.Sing and we will hope they listen.

[H Fairy]

Ta'kayia, I am your age and I stop the pipeline and save the spirt bears. My group would like to connect with you!

Reply Soon!

[Anne Blaney]

Thank you so much



[wolfwoman pierce]

what a wonderful voice and such a powerful message - what a shame that big strong men are so threathened by such a tiny person - or is it her message? Thank you ta"Kaiya & Anne for sharing with us.