"A person who doesn't know who they are have no responsibility to assume." he declared. "Culture acts like a rudder through life."

He talked of a little rose in the hearts of children and how they try to hide it. He said he's been blessed by the old people to bring out these little roses. He spoke of prophecies of elders who have told him this was his destiny, his magic long before he knew it.

Winston is a person of dreams. He spoke of dreams where the drum talked to him and took his hand. A dream revealed that ancestors camped at Batoche during Riel Days this summer. Some songs were given to him in dreams. See the Arrow, his biggest hit was revealed to him in a dream by Indians from the hereafter who have never had the chance to reveal their talents. It is a song that portrays the agonizing over the treaties by the Chiefs. As they signed, it was as if they were sending an arrow of hope and love into the hearts of every Indian person today.

Left: Winston expounds feelings about his music while holding Niska

These songs are given to him usually after he has learned an important truth. He said, "I learned who I am, my own personality. I realized that I am a role model for many Indians and that's one of the reasons why I quit drinking. I had to accept the responsibility of being a role model. It was scary. I thought I had to quit everything. Kids look up to me because I've done something."

"I never expect everyone to understand what I'm talking about when I perform because I already saw it in a dream that not everyone would." he added.

He does not write to be clever but to be a winner. His music deals with every aspect of life. I Have a Horse for You, an analogy to Indians is about a good horse that has been abused by an inconsiderate person but whose spirit never died. Why, T'is Only in Death is a deeply philosophical song of his questioning, his desire to know the truth and his belief that we must remain childlike to facilitate spiritual growth. Kayas Nehiyau describes the freedom of yesteryear Indians and conveys a strong message of a sense of pride with Indians today. What Have You Got in Your Canoe deals with alcohol and drug abuse. Others deal with suicide, hope, romance and personal growth. Winston and his wife, Sylvia, hold workshops where each song is used as a topic for discussion, a concert with meaning.

"Indians bless nature with their songs. We were given this gift by the Creator. As soon as you sing an Indian song or participate in an Indian ceremony, your ancestors are right there with you. The reason for this is that you are your ancestors", he said.

Winston reads his music seriously

"Standing Room Only" was a CBC documentary on Winston David Wuttunee. Overseas engagements in other countries included France, Denmark, Cypress, Germany and England. He's appeared in several radio and television programs as well as before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa. Winston holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has taught at the University of Brandon. He has lectured extensively on cross cultural awareness and music. Winston has composed 150 songs including the theme songs for the World Assembly of First Nations and "Our Native Land" CBC, Winnipeg.

He has also contributed to the Canadian Dictionary of Music and has produced eight tapes.

Winston wants aspiring Indian musicians to train under him and extends this invitation to anyone interested in his philosophy. He sends one message to elders: "Personally, I have tried to remember things told to me by elders. They saw in me things they couldn't get across. I want to tell them I'm saying the things they wanted me to say."