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The de Brébeuf / Middleton lyrics are inadmissible, but the newly created lyrics below cure the historical appropriation and are admissible.

The writer of the lyrics has given a chorus permission to use her lyrics and asks that other choruses and/or quartets ask for permission as well. Dana Seaborn states that "As an Indigenous [Wendat] person, in the spirit of Reconciliation, I respectfully offer lyrics reflective of Wendat (Huron) culture."

CAUTION:

Performers choosing this arrangement should ensure they understand the issues with the original version of this song and include MC work that is appropriate and respectful of the Wendat people.

The lyrics are as follows: A Huron (Wendat) Carol Lyrics by Dana Seaborn