Of Cedar And Salmon returns with Part Two of our discussion on Northwest Coast longhouses.

We look beyond the structure of these ancient icons and examine their cultural, social, and spiritual significance.

Far more than homes and shelters, the coastal longhouse has stood as an icon of tradition, spirituality and culture for thousands of years.

Long Claw shares the history, stories and his own personal connection to these fascinating structures.

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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.

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Today on Of Cedar And Salmon we look beyond the Legend of the Magic Knives, into the deeper meanings and lessons it has to offer.

Long Claw outlines the special relationship between coastal carvers and their tools... including why carving is more than craft, but a responsibility.

We discuss the importance of art and tradition, and the weight of passing them on to future generations.

Plus we explore the question: "who has the right to create?"

Something it seems we are all wondering in today's world of AI content.

What do you think?

What happens when we try to hold too tightly to knowledge that was never meant to be owned?

And what might it mean to let it flow forward instead?

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Have you heard the phrase: "change is the only constant"?

It's an ancient reminder that everything in existence is always evolving.

And that nothing stays the same forever.

It's also a truth we all have to face in our lives... sometimes more than once.

Today on Of Cedar And Salmon, Long Claw takes us on the journey of an ancient Chief, renowned for his skill as a master carver.

A leader searching for meaning in the next chapter of his life. And for someone worthy to carry on the carving tradition their people hold so dear.

But when a young apprentice reveals talent and vision far beyond what the Chief expects, change begins to happen faster than he can accept.

What follows is a story of pride, jealousy, betrayal, and legacy.

Of Thunderbirds descending from the clouds... and powerful spirits working in the shadows.

A reminder that knowledge and tradition were never meant to be possessed.

Like water, they must continue to flow.

This is the "Legend of the Magic Knives."

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In this episode of Of Cedar And Salmon we look behind the curtain (or into the cave?) of the legend of Raven and Seagull.

After releasing daylight into the world and outsmarting a sea monster, Raven is called upon once again when his equally-mischievous cousin, Seagull, decides the daylight belongs to him alone.

Guided by Long Claw, we explore the deeper questions within the legend:

Why does Seagull hoard the light?

What does it mean that balance must be restored again and again?

And what can this legend teach us about power, prestige, and the human desire to possess what was never meant to be owned?

Plus, and perhaps most-importantly, how it relates to Long Claw's favorite GEICO commercial.

(Hint: "Expired!")

While these two ancient cousins squabble, we examine themes of greed and generosity, responsibility, reputation, and balance.

And beyond the mischief, we explore the question: when something meant for everyone is held by one, who will dare to set it free?

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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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