Parenting Together

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!…. Missing something?

Verse 1: Love (Kesalul – Eagle)

The eagle soars through skies above,

It carries the sacred gift of love.

Kesalul, the thread of life,

It carries us through joy and strife.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 2: Honesty – Sabe

The Sabe walks with steps so bold,

It teaches us the truth uphold.

To act with truth, and pure intent,

Is to live a life that’s truly meant.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 3: Humility – Wolf

The wolf it hunts, not out of greed,

But to serve its pack and meet their need.

With humble hearts, we’ll stand as one,

And honor the earth ’til our days are done.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 4: Respect (Buffalo)

The buffalo, so strong, so wise,

It gives its all for others’ lives.

Respect the Earth, the wind, the flame,

For we are all one and the same.

Respect each life, both great and small,

For the creators made us all

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 5: Truth – turtle 

The turtle is witness to life’s first dawn,

Carries creation’s truths along.

Its shell holds moons, the earth, and time,

A steady guide where truth aligns.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 6: Patience (Bear)

The bear waits still through snow and storm,

Its patient heart keeps spirits warm.

Yet fierce it stands to face the fight,

With courage strong to do what’s right.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Verse 7: Wisdom

The beaver builds with thought and care,

Its wisdom shapes the world we share.

Each choice we make, each task begun,

Brings wisdom forth for everyone.

(Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

Closing Verse: 

(Final Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path, and forever sing!

So, nmu’ltes, as we part,

Carry our teaching in your heart 

Wela’lin ancestors, up above

We hear you guide us from up above.

(Final Refrain)

Oh, wela’lin, to the earth and sky,

Oh, wela’lin, to the spirits high!

Oh, wela’lin, for the gifts you bring,

We’ll walk this path and forever sing!