Of Cedar And Salmon

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Before phrases like: "not the brightest bulb", "a few cards short of a deck", or even just "bird brain"... there was "Klotatkwaetae".When an aging chief begins searching for his successor, his son seems an obvious choice.Unfortunately, that is until his son begins to demonstrate a truly remarkable lack of judgment.In an effort to test the young man's abilities, the chief gives him a challenge: find a wife.The results are not encouraging.On today's episode of Of Cedar And Salmon, Long Claw shares this humorous Coast Salish story of wisdom, leadership, and the consequences of seeing what you want to see instead of what is truly there.A legend that leaves our chief between a rock and a hard place.So, what's the worst date you've ever been on?---Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Family relationships encompass some of the highest joys and deepest challenges of the human experience.They shape who we are, sustain us through hardship, and sometimes leave us carrying wounds that last a lifetime.It's a reality as old as humanity itself, and one that lies at the heart of many traditional stories.In this episode of Of Cedar And Salmon, Chris and Long Claw explore the Kwakwala legend of Cougar and Bobcat.We examine what happens when family bonds fracture, how isolation changes us, and search for belonging after conflict.Plus, we swap stories of our own personal encounters with the wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.And discuss the significance of those rare moments when the wild chooses to step into our path.Because sometimes the oldest stories aren't really about animals at all. They're about us.---Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast---We've all had those times when we needed to step away from the family drama.And, as we learn today on Of Cedar And Salmon, that experience isn't unique only to us humans.When Cougar seeks out a life of quiet and peace, he happens upon a new discovery - man's "yellow flower", fire!The yellow fire brings warmth and comfort to his new peaceful home, but it also draws the attention of Cougar's little cousin, Bobcat.Moved by the desperate need of his extended family, the two agree to a mutual living arrangement.However, it is not long until their family bonds are again tested. And when Bobcat fails to keep their fire burning, he must restore what he has lost."Cougar and Bobcat" reminds us of the delicate balance of family dynamics, and the need for our own inner peace.All reflected in the markings of these secretive animals.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast---On today's episode of Of Cedar And Salmon, we open Long Claw's Museum Box to explore a remarkable and deeply-meaningful piece: the Dancing Apron.What begins as a conversation about regalia soon unfolds into a thoughtful discussion about cultural authority, inherited responsibility, and the unspoken protocols that shape many First Nations communities.We examine questions like: who has the right to share stories?Perform dances? Display crests? Or even to teach traditions? Plus why those boundaries matter.It's a rare and respectful look into the meanings, implications and relationships that define these high-context cultures.Long Claw also gives us a look into his artistic process; why he creates, what his work represents, and how he decides when certain art, stories, and teachings are meant to be shared.

Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/CedarSalmonIt's only natural for us to dream.Every human being carries ambitions for the life they want to build and the person they hope to become.But what are we willing to sacrifice to reach those goals?Relationships? Parts of ourselves?What about our connection to the world around us?Today, Of Cedar And Salmon explores the meanings, symbolism, and spiritual themes behind "The Legend of the Wind Walker".From longing and discipline, to transformation and the pursuit of something beyond our human existence, we examine the challenges that are part of every person's journey.We discuss what it means to be a Seeker of Supernatural Treasure. The practice of purifying oneself across cultures. Plus mankind's enduring relationship with the heavens.It's a rare look at the deeper lessons hidden in this ancient piece of indigenous storytelling.--Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Before our modern times... before cities cast their dull haze into the night... the sky was alive.It shimmered, moved, and danced.Millions of stars stretched their stellar lights from horizon to horizon.And the people looked up. Not just to see, but to listen.To pray. And remember their place within it all.And for one young man, the stars answered.Drawn by a longing he could not name, he watched the lights dance across the heavens.And descend to the earth.He listened to their songs. And fell in love.Today, Of Cedar And Salmon features the "Legend of the Wind Walker".The story of a seeker who reached beyond the human world... and discovered the cost of touching something sacred.--Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Many cultures have tales of the Great Flood.An event that reshaped landscapes, peoples, their traditions, and relationships.And whether you believe in the legend or not, there is no denying its enduring legacy.Today, Of Cedar And Salmon wades into the depths of this familiar legend.There's a lot to unpack here: from the limits of human understanding...To our many relationships with the natural world...To the human desire for control. And the illusion of power.The Legend of "Nu'mussw" reminds us that in an unpredictable world, it is our relationships that carry us through.--Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon Today's story will likely sound familiar.Nu'mussw: "He who was made an old man before the beginning of the world."When the singing of humanity disturbs the rest of this mysterious, ancient being, his anger sets into motion a great flood, meant to silence the world.But when the animal people warn the humans, a different path emerges.One of cooperation, survival, and second chances.It's a legend of balance, relationship, and the rising waters that threaten to wash all of us away.And as the world is restored, a new understanding must be reached. One that redefines the role of song, ceremony, and our relationship with the forces that shape our world.It's a story of power, miscommunication, and ultimately, balance.--Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon This one is for the advanced placement students.Today, we explore our most complex story yet... one that challenges us to set aside our familiar, Western assumptions about heroes, monsters, and morality.Because these teachings don’t fit neatly into those categories.To understand them, we have to shift our perspective, toward a worldview shaped by land, relationship, and constant transformation.Where the physical and spiritual aren't separate, but deeply-intertwined.Long Claw guides us through the legend of Bakbakwalanooksiwae, the cannibal giant at the north end of the world, and the deeper meanings woven into it.This isn’t just a story about a giant.It’s a story about imbalance, power, and what it means to confront the forces at the edge of being human.This is a conversation that asks more than it answers.And that’s the point.Because some stories aren’t meant to be solved.They’re meant to be returned to… again and again… each time revealing something new.--Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTMLike our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast