Aangodinong zanagad izhi-maajii-dagwaagig. Giishpin mikwendaamang waatebagaa-giizis miinawaa waawaate miinawaa waatenamoonangog da-minobimaadiziyang (Sometimes the start of autumn is difficult. If we remember this is the time of the leaves becoming bright and the northern lights and there are ones who shine light on us then we can live well.)

Waatebagaa-giizis Song

Waatebagaa-giizis oh wey
September
Waatebagaa-giizis oh wey
September
Waabiziwan aniibiishan
Light-colored are the leaves
Waawaate ani mizhakwak giizhigong
Northern Lights arrive when it is clear in the sky

Waatebagaa-giizis oh wey
September
Waatebagaa-giizis oh wey
September
Waatenamawishinaanig
Provide some light for us
Waateyaa apii waategamaag omaa
Early in the morning when the water sparkles here