Wapna'Kik: The People of the Dawn

~ Release by Sons of Membertou (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Originally released on CD in 1995 as Wapana'kik.

From the disc face:
"℗ 1995 © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings"

From the booklet and rear tray insert:
"℗ 1995 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings"

Standard clear jewel case release including a four page booklet and a two-sided rear tray insert.

Other Identifiers
Label Code: LC 9628
Matrix / Runout: MJA0537 [Disc Makers Logo]
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LZ71
Rights Society: SOCAN
Other (Disc Mould): +

Tracklist

1▼Enhanced CD
#TitleLength
1The People of the Dawn / Wejkwita'Jik (The Gathering Song)
recording of:
The People of the Dawn / Wejkwita'Jik (The Gathering Song)
writer:
David Wilfred Burke, Kiju' Ka'wi and George Gregory Paul
4:43
2Sma'Knis (Veteran's Song)
recording of:
Sma'Knis (Veteran's Song)
writer:
Pauline Bernard
4:11
3Kepmite'Tmnej (Mi'Kmaq Honour Song)
recording of:
Kepmite'Tmnej (Mi'Kmaq Honour Song)
writer:
George Gregory Paul
8:33
4The Mountain / Mukla'Qati
recording of:
The Mountain / Mukla'Qati
writer:
Pauline Bernard and David Wilfred Burke
4:12
5500 Years
recording of:
500 Years
writer:
George Christmas and Rita Joe
4:25
6Kwan'to'Te'
arranger:
Ben Christmas
recording of:
Kwan'to'Te'
writer:
Kiju' Ka'wi
3:03
7Kwa'Nu'Te'
arranger:
Ben Christmas
4:04
8Ko'Jua (Partridge dance)
arranger:
George Gregory Paul
3:01
9The People of the Dawn / Kniskamijinaq (The Ancestors' Song)
recording of:
The People of the Dawn / Kniskamijinaq (The Ancestors' Song)
writer:
Darrell Bernard, David Wilfred Burke and Frances "Puddy" Christmas
8:16

Credits

Release

producer:George Christmas
David Burke
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
glass mastered at:Disc Makers in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, United States
part of:Sound Communities (order: 1)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/33067437 [info]