Of Cedar And Salmon is coming back at ya with another legend featuring our infamous trickster, Raven.

Today, it's a matchup of Pride vs Cunning in the tale of "Raven and Seagull".

When Seagull, greedy and prideful, manages to capture the daylight, he hides it from the world, keeping it for his own.

So once again, it falls to Raven - despite his own desires - to restore the natural balance.

As these two cousins clash, the world waits, hoping for the return of the daylight.

Will Raven's plan to restore the light work? Or will Seagulls stubbornness win out?

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Today, on Of Cedar and Salmon, we get hands-on with another remarkable piece from Long Claw’s Museum Box: the Button Robe.

Together, we uncover the layers of meaning stitched into its surface; from the cultural importance of regalia, to the materials and artistry behind its creation.

Long Claw shares the history of these unique hand-made pieces, and how their purpose has evolved across generations.

Plus we also explore what these powerful heirlooms carry forward - the identity, memory, and knowledge they hold - as the traditions behind them grow increasingly rare.

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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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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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Today on Of Cedar and Salmon, we return to the great beginning. An age when the world was new. When people and animals lived side by side in delicate harmony.

Near a thriving coastal village, a mysterious and creative creature appears for the first time.

When the villagers capture this shy newcomer - Beaver - they discover the wonder of his handiwork.

But admiration soon gives way to hunger, envy, and desire. Despite Beaver’s pleas for mercy, the people’s greed and pride drive them toward a devastating choice.

What happens when harmony is broken?

Can people learn to live in balance with the natural world?

And will Beaver ever find the peace he longs for?

Sometimes it takes tragedy to teach what our hearts refuse to learn.

This is the story of “Beaver Tail.”

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For fans of: Pacific Northwest Legends, Coast Salish Stories, First Nations Storytelling, Mythology of the Pacific Northwest, Animal Stories, Balance and Respect, Cultural Heritage, Ancestral Wisdom, Storytelling Podcast, Indigenous Myths, Native American Stories.

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Join our journey to Tillicum Village on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cTq0g7AxpWQ

In this special field-recorded episode, the Of Cedar and Salmon Podcast travels to the now-closed Tillicum Village on Blake Island; a place once alive with First Nation's art, architecture, and cultural experiences, but now locked away from the public.

Invited by Washington State Parks, we joined Long Claw as he reclaimed artwork he originally created for the village in the early 1990s, giving us a rare opportunity to document pieces of indigenous craftsmanship that may soon disappear from the landscape forever.

Equipped with microphones, a recorder, and some smartphones, we captured an on-the-ground conversation surrounded by the art, stories, and structures that shaped this historic site.

In this episode, you’ll hear reflections from Long Claw and our guests at Washington State Parks, and the deeper significance of preserving these cultural works. Plus discussion on the future possibilities for this unique place.

It's a special look inside Tillicum Village, perhaps before the doors close for good?

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In this episode, we dive into the legend of Gooma’quay, the powerful Chief of the Undersea Creatures from the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.

When the world is “upside down and backwards” and the people face hunger, a group of fishermen travel to the mysterious Bird Island, where their song draws forth Pag’wis, a merman and messenger from the deep.

Through this story, we explore ancient realms, spiritual balance, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.

Long Claw helps unpack the symbolism of the four realms, the meaning behind the fishermen’s sacred song, and the deeper teachings carried through potlatch traditions and oral storytelling.

Join us as we uncover how this legend connects to the salmon runs, cultural reciprocity, and the enduring Indigenous teachings that continue to guide life along the Pacific Northwest coast.

Keywords: Pacific Northwest legends, First Nations stories, Indigenous mythology, coastal oral traditions, Gooma’quay, Pag’wis, merman mythology, potlatch traditions, salmon stories, undersea creatures, Pacific Northwest history, cultural storytelling.

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