arise, my brother! arise, my sister!

prepare yourself as we journey
toward the light of self-determination.
the ancestors have given their blessings.
we invite them to join us.

we offer unto the Creator
the first fruits of our collective work
and our cooperative economics.

purpose is the light that illuminates our path.
faith is our internal compass.
our creativity may lead us in separate directions.
our unity will lead us back together.

may we be empowered and inspired
in our journey toward the light.