If you could speak with the Orcas, what would you ask them?

What would you share?

Today on Of Cedar And Salmon, we take a deeper dive into our first story of Season 2, the Legend of Weekphachawa.

This foundational story of the Coastal Peoples of the Pacific Northwest delves into kinship, identity, balance, and our unbreakable connection to the natural world.

From the First Nation's naming traditions, where monikers are less fixed labels and more markers earned throughout life...

To the unpredictable nature of the ocean as both provider and threshold between worlds...

To mankind's ancient spiritual kinship with the Sea Wolf Clan, Weekphachawa's journey serves not just as a story, but as a living lesson.

One that still endures to this day, in the form of sacred secret traditions performed along the Pacific Northwest's misty shoreline.

What special names have shaped your life so far?

Perfect for listeners who love: Indigenous stories, folklore, mythology, and cultural storytelling podcasts.

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Welcome back! It’s our Season Two premiere!

And to begin this new chapter, we return to the legends that have shaped the spirit of the Pacific Northwest for countless generations.

We open with the Legend of Weekphachawa... the story of a young boy drawn to the ocean by forces older than memory itself, and by an encounter with the Salish Sea’s most powerful and iconic inhabitants: the Sea Wolves.

Caught in a sudden and terrible storm, Weekphachawa is cast into the depths, only to awaken on a strange shoreline. A place that exists somewhere between the waking world and the realm of dreams. A place where his life is forever changed.

Welcomed into the Great Lodge of the Sea Wolf Clan - the Orcas - Weekphachawa is taught of a special kinship between humans and whales: a bond rooted in respect, responsibility, and ancestry. It is a relationship carried forward through generations in song, ceremony, and remembrance.

And though the world has changed, this sacred connection has not been forgotten.

For it is still honored, still protected, and still quietly alive today.

Perfect for listeners who love: Indigenous stories, folklore, mythology, and cultural storytelling podcasts.

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Keywords: Pacific Northwest legend, Indigenous stories, First Nations mythology, Orca legend, Killer Whale legend, Coast Salish stories, Native folklore, storytelling podcast, cultural stories, traditional tales, myths and legends podcast, nature spirituality, folklore, Indigenous Stories, Pacific Northwest, Nature & Culture, Mythology, Traditional Knowledge, Storytelling, History & Heritage

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It's our final episode of the season!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us this year in making our podcast premiere truly incredible.

We will be back with Season Two in February 2026.

Now, let's dive in to our final legend of the year...

Long ago, when people and animals lived together in harmony, Beaver was known for his skill and pride.

But when cruelty and jealousy enter the story, the balance between humans and nature is shattered — and the world changes forever.

Today on Of Cedar And Salmon, we explore the legend of “Why Beaver’s Tail Is Flat,” a powerful First Nations story from the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Through its imagery of respect, pride, and transformation, it reveals timeless lessons about human nature, balance with the environment, and the consequences of cruelty.

Join us as we discuss:

● What the story teaches about living in harmony with nature

● The symbolism of Beaver and the story pole

● How traditional legends reflect values still vital today

Perfect for listeners who love: Indigenous stories, folklore, mythology, and cultural storytelling podcasts.

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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

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

Keywords: Pacific Northwest legend, Indigenous stories, First Nations mythology, Beaver legend, Coast Salish stories, Native folklore, storytelling podcast, cultural stories, traditional tales, myths and legends podcast, nature spirituality, folklore, Indigenous Stories, Pacific Northwest, Nature & Culture, Mythology, Traditional Knowledge, Storytelling, History & Heritage

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