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Bear Fox
The songs on "Spirit Fire" reflect Bear’s life on the Ahkwesahsne Reserve, which
spans the border between Northern New York State and Canada. One of fourteen children and the mother of five, family matters
play a prime role in her writing. "Rich Girl", for instance, describes her experience growing up in a large family
that struggled to make ends meet. "Ironworking Hubby" pays homage to the Ahkwesahsne tradition of high-steel
work while also describing the frustrations felt by family members left home for extended periods. Several songs are in the Mohawk Language. Bear has been attending a Mohawk Language class
for the past two years. Learning her language is a priority for herself and her family. Which is evident in another song she
has written called "Kanienkeha Blues". In her
own words Bear has describes her musical ambitions by saying "I am hoping that my songs inspire our people to try
to achieve their goals and dreams. That they will walk the good path and not rely on mind changers (drugs and alcohol). That
our people will want to learn our culture and traditions, and hang on to the language because there are only a handful who
are trying to hang on to the language for the future generations to come."
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