Wolf Song 

Wolf Song was originally sung by the Red Shadow Singers, Anishinaabe. In the Seven Grandfather Teachings, the wolf (ma'iingan) represent humility (dabasendizowin).  This song is often used in Sundance ceremonies.  

(Lead) Way ha yah way hey hey ho (Vocables)

   Way ha yah way hey ya

(All) Way ha yah way hey yah ho

   Way ha yah way hey ha

   Way hi ya way ha

   Way hey way

   Hey yah way yah way ha

   Way hi ya way ha

   Way hi ya ha 

   Ah way oh 

   Ah way hey yah way ho

(Lead) Ma‘iingan biindige                        The wolf is entering

   Ma‘iingan biindigedaa!                  Wolf let’s all go in!

(All) Ma‘iingan biindige                        The wolf is entering

   Ma‘iingan biindigedaa!                  Wolf let’s all go in!

   Way hi ya way ha,

   Way hey way

   Hey yah way yah way ha

   Way hi ya way ha

   Way hi ya ha 

   Ah way oh 

   Ah way hey yah way ho