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At the request of Colleen Anne Dell, Research Chair in Substance Abuse, Department of Sociology & School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan, this song Step By Step was produced as a follow-up to From Stilettos to Moccasins. With her support and trust in the creative process and guidance of the Creator, another song has been produced as a means to further understanding about the important role of culture in healing from addictions.

Please visit www.tinyurl.com/stepbystepsong for more information on this song!

lyrics

okihcitāw (ki)kanawēyimikonaw (Protectors watch over us)

We are providers not dividers
We help to ignite the fire
That is burning within
And has always been
Deep inside the darkness
Let’s find out where the spark is
Together we’ll make it right
Don’t give up the fight
Knowing who you are
You’re still here you’re still alive
Its through the struggle
We find the strength to survive
Nobody chooses the harder road
And your inner child already knows
Life wasn’t off to a smooth start
Stories told break break break my heart
I wish I could rock that little child to sleep
And tell them that they’re safe and loved so deep
But the best I can do is work through the pain
Cast some sunshine through all the rain
And see something better what you deserve
Let history rest and enjoy this world

Chorus
It’s alright It’s gonna be okay
When you cry I’ll help ease the pain
I can be your stepping stone
You’ll never have to walk alone

Healing comes in a mighty wind
Soothes our wounded spirits
Rooted in culture, you are a life giver
Like a tree that stands strong by the river
In both of our lives we have faced a lot of strife
But helping you gives me strength – it gives me life
We’re no different you and I
We both have dreams we both have pride
We both know what it’s like when the river runs dry
Oh and time isn’t always on our side
So we gotta learn to love ourselves and try
Connect to the earth connect to the sky
My spirit reignites with nature
Believing in something love instead of hate here
That’s where we belong
That’s where we become strong
Let’s get together and sing this song

Chorus
It’s alright It’s gonna be okay
When you cry I’ll help ease the pain
I can be your stepping stone
You’ll never have to walk alone

Awāsisak (children)
iskwēwak (women)
nāpēwak (men)
kēhtē-ayak (elders)
māmawohkamātotān ka-sōhkisiyahk (let's work together on being strong)
ka-mamisītotawānaw kā-nīkānīstawāyahk
(we will rely on the one who is our (spiritual) leader)
hāw, kahkiyaw māmawi-kākīsimotān
(all right, let us all pray together)
hay-hay (thanks)
wašte (it is good (in Dakota))
marsi chogh (thank you (in Dene))

credits

released November 18, 2013
Funded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research & Office of the Research Chair in Substance Abuse, University of Saskatchewan, funded by a grant from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.

Lyrics by: Lindsay “Eekwol” Knight, Joseph Naytowhow, Anna Thickson, Barb Fornssler, Becky McKenzie, Cathy Fillmore, Charlotte Greenall, Jennifer Brockman, Jenny Gardipy-Sutherland, Kimberly Tiessen, Larry Laliberte, Mallory Wuttunee, Nicki Kirlin, Robert Fitzpatrick, Roisin Unsworth, Rose Antsanen, Serene Spence, Sharon Acoose, Teya Cherland, Toni (Antoinette) Lemaigre, Elder Campbell Papequash & Colleen Anne Dell.

Music by: Lindsay “Eekwol” Knight, (lead vocals), Joseph Naytowhow (Cree vocals, chanting, spoken word, flute and hand drum), Harvey Knight (guitars), Randy Morin (drums), Cheryl L’Hirondelle (chorus vocals, chanting, hand drum) & Violet Naytowhow (chanting and additional backing vocals).
Recorded at: Pulsworks Audio Arts, Saskatoon, 2013
Recorded and mixed by: Brady Leduc and Zach Greenhorn
Co-produced by: Lindsay “Eekwol” Knight, Joseph Naytowhow & Diana Chabros
Workshop Facilitators: Joseph Naytowhow & Lindsay “Eekwol” Knight
Cultural Guidance: Elder Campbell Papequash & his helper (oskâpêwis) Larry Laliberte
Video by: Steve Espey
Community Partner: National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
Project Manager: Diana Chabros
Thank you Eekwol for suggesting the awesome ‘title’ Step By Step by which the song is now known.
Special thanks to Cheryl L’Hirondelle for providing a wealth of music biz expertise.
And a tremendous thank you to Diana Chabros for co-producing and providing insurmountable time throughout the song’s preparation, follow through and completion.

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Research Chair in Substance Abuse Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse was created in 2007 in a partnership agreement with the provincial government and the U of S. The Research Chair’s mandate is to increase Saskatchewan’s substance abuse research capacity, strengthen the training of addiction workers, and increase the effective use of research resources in substance abuse prevention and treatment. ... more

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