We sing this song when we smudge.

Wakan Tanka

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Wakaƞ taƞka tokaheya cewakiye yo.
Wakaƞ taƞka tokaheya cewakiye yo.
Mitakuye ob wanikta ca tokaheya cewakiye yo.

Mitakuye owas.

Mato sapa, mato sapa

Can opta mayani.

Maka ded oyati.

Wowas’ake duhe.

Hdocee, hdocee.

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Black bear, black bear

You walk through the woods.

You live on the earth.

You have strength.

*growl*, *growl*.