Of Cedar And Salmon

It'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

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

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

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

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

In this world, there are forces at play far beyond mankind.Forces that shape and reshape the earth. That shake the roots of continents and power the wind with their calls.Forces of great destruction. And creation.When confronted by such power, man has little choice but to flee, to hope... and to negotiate.And yet, in the face of such danger, wondrous things can be born.This is the story of just such an encounter. Of villages and landscapes and families torn apart and remade.This is "Bakbakwalanooksiwae".--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

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvO_Pxa43RYPart 3 of our longhouses discussion takes us to the Of Cedar And Salmon traveling program.Long Claw shares the unique art and symbolism that makes his educational program truly one-of-a-kind.Each panel serves as a living classroom, shaped by story, culture, and responsibility.We take a close look at the art and symbolism woven into the structure, sharing how every detail reflects identity, teaching, and connection.From the meanings behind the designs to the craftsmanship that brings them to life, we explore what makes each longhouse not just functional... but deeply personal.Because no two longhouses are ever the same.And in this one, built to travel and teach, the goal is simple: to bring the spirit of the longhouse to the next generation; one story, one student, one moment of understanding at a time.--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

Today on Of Cedar And Salmon, we look beyond the walls… and into what holds them up.Along the coast, longhouses have always been more than shelter. From the cedar they’re built from to the way they’re raised, shaped, and carved, every element carries meaning; spiritual, cultural, and communal.These are not just places to live. They are places that teach.In Part One of our conversation, Long Claw guides us into the world of the coastal longhouse.Together, we explore how these structures come into being... how materials are chosen, how knowledge is passed, and how each beam and post becomes part of something larger than itself.Because in the longhouse, nothing is just construction… and nothing is accidental.--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