Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

What if I told you the outside world has been misinterpreting these public documents the whole time?

Today, in part one of our two-part episode, we tackle a lot of these misunderstandings.

Including:

• Why the phrase "totem pole" is completely inaccurate
• They are NOT about worship
• They are way more than just animals
• There is no such thing as a "low man" on a story pole

Long Claw walks us through what they mean, how they are made, where they traditionally come from and more.

Get ready to unlearn what you thought you learned about these fascinating cultural icons.

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

What does it mean to give someone, or something, a name?

We dive into the importance of names, both formal and informal, for the coastal people.

Long Claw shares the empowering process of not only giving a name, bet being the recipient of one.

And how, in a spoken-word tradition, names shape both lives and communities.

Bonus topics include the importance of living in the moment and keeping faith in oneself.

What power do you give to names?

How has identity shaped your life, for good or bad?

What does your name mean?

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

In the Ancient Times, all creatures lived without names.

Then, one day, the Great Creator summoned all life to his long house in order to receive their "Name of Power."

Excited by the chance to elevate himself, Coyote hatches a plan to arrive early, so that he may receive the greatest name.

However, his plan soon goes awry, leaving Coyote questioning his place and purpose in the world.

Will he ever know why he was put on this earth?

It's a question we all can relate to.

And sometimes, the answer empowers us in ways we never could have imagined.

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Digging into this kwakwaka'wakw origin story for the sun, moon, stars and life itself.

Long Claw details why Raven, "The Trickster", is held in such high regard by the First Nations.

We also discuss how - even with good intentions - mischief can grow out of our control, and why the choices we make are so important.

Plus we explore the cultural contexts of origin stories throughout the world.

And, for the record, my parents always said I wasn't an accident. Just a "happy surprise";)

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

When the world was young, Grandfather Raven was already ancient.

And trusted by the Great Creator with all the treasures of life.

But when his scheming little grandson asks for a story, things take an unexpected turn.

Long Claw shares this ancient legend of how the world came to be by the hands of this infamous trickster.

From the sun and stars, to all the animals and people, Raven quickly learns how things can grow out of our control.

Have you ever had a scheme spiral out of your control?

What did you do, and what happened?

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Discussing and exploring the tradition of the Potlatch. The primary gathering ceremony for the coastal peoples where many traditions and stories were celebrated.

Long Claw guides us through the event, including the planning, dances, stories and how they all come together in special meaning for the First Nations.

We share how this ancient tradition has been passed down over thousands of years, endured through times of government prohibition, and continues to serve a critical role for Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.

What cultural traditions do you celebrate? What do they mean for you and your family?

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Chris and Long Claw discuss the characters, history and lessons of the ancient legend, "Beaver Face."

Topics include the enigmatic Tsonoqua - the supernatural being in Kwakwaka'wakw mythology - also called the "Wild Woman of the Woods" Or "Cannibal Ogress".

And most popularly, Bigfoot.

Is she a creature or spirit? Or both?

And her chilling relationship with the peoples of the Northwest Coast.

Plus, how keeping a positive outlook on life and faith in oneself can empower even the smallest person to create big changes.

Have you ever had an encounter with Tsonoqua?

Let us know in the comments.

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Long Claw tells the story of Beaver Face, featuring one of the most legendary creatures of all time: Sasquatch.

As the kwakwaka'wakw people know, this ancient creature has an unsettling attraction to children.

When a village suffers the unimaginable, it is up to one brave little girl with a unique appearance to try and save the day.

But nobody can foresee how this encounter, and story, will end. Who knows? Maybe you've had an encounter with "Tsonoqua" yourself?

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Can a drumbeat echo through time?

You might have noticed Long Claw's drumming and singing at the beginning and end of each story he shares.

Today, we dive into the significance of that music. Where it comes from, what it means, and why it has resonated with humans for thousands of years.

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon

Chris and Long Claw deep dive into the characters, history and lessons passed down in the ancient legend of "Grandmother Loon".

How staying true to one's self and values can lead you through even the murkiest situations.

Also, can loons really see through fog?

---

Explore the immersive stories on our Audiobook: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM

Like our show music? Find it here: https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.