For more than four decades, the Of Cedar and Salmon program has transformed ordinary classrooms into living museums of Pacific Northwest First Nations culture.

The smell of cedar, the rhythm of drumbeats, the shimmer of beadwork and pelts, all coming together to awaken young imaginations across Western Washington.

This week, we welcome Mrs. Nikko Linn, a 4th-grade teacher at Silver Firs Elementary School in Snohomish, WA, who has witnessed that magic firsthand.

She shares how Long Claw’s program connects students to the legends, art, and traditions of Native American heritage - sparking awe, empathy, and lifelong curiosity.

It’s a conversation about culture, connection, and the power of storytelling to bridge generations. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who believes in the value of learning through experience, this episode will remind you what it means to truly bring history to life.

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👉 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=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

🎶 Love our music? Listen here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Keywords: Native American culture, First Nations, Pacific Northwest, Indigenous education, cultural storytelling, Of Cedar and Salmon, Long Claw, Washington schools, experiential learning, classroom inspiration, heritage education

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