In the dawn's first light, we sing Of the greatness the Creator brings To our lives, our land, our kin Let the thankful hearts begin (Chorus) Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha For the gifts of earth and sky With a grateful heart, we cry (Verse 2) For the stories of our past In the flames, our shadows cast Ancestors' wisdom, ever near Guiding us with voices clear (Chorus) Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha For the gifts of earth and sky With a grateful heart, we cry (Bridge) For our children, for their dreams Flowing like the rivers' streams Clean water, air so pure In the Creator's hands, we're sure (Native Chant) Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha (Verse 3) Animals and plants so grand Life's abundance on this land For the people we hold dear Let our voices rise in cheer (Chorus) Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha For the gifts of earth and sky With a grateful heart, we cry (Outro) Manakaja, rise and lead With thankful hearts, fulfill the need For all the blessings that we share In the Creator's loving care (Native Chant - Repeated) Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha Mish'Ba Baa Ki'ova, ma Sac Ha, oh Sac Ha