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Of Cedar And Salmon

Busted Lens Productions

Welcome to "Of Cedar And Salmon", the Podcast.Exploring the ancient world of Pacific Northwest Native American legends, art, history, and more.Every week we dive into these incredible stories featuring ancient legends, creation stories, and hero tales passed down through generations of oral tradition. Episodes blend traditional storytelling with historical and cultural context, featuring discussions on the characters, traditions, and lessons that have rung true for thousands of years. All

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Exploring: Legend of the Magic Knives

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2026/03/17

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

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Legend of the Magic Knives

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2026/03/10

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

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Exploring: Raven and Seagull

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2026/03/03

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

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Raven and Seagull

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2026/02/24

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

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From the Museum Box: The Button Robe

Of Cedar And Salmon ·

2026/02/17

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

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Exploring: Weekphachawa

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2026/02/10

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

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Weekphachawa

Of Cedar And Salmon ·

2026/02/02

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 theLegend 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: theSea Wolves.Caught in a sudden and terrible storm, Weekphachawa is cast into the depths, only to awaken on a strange

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Exploring: Beaver Tail

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2025/12/23

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

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Beaver Tail

Of Cedar And Salmon ·

2025/12/16

Today onOf 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

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35:19

Tillicum Village

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2025/12/09

Join our journey to Tillicum Village on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTq0g7AxpWQ&t=756sIn 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

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Exploring: Gooma'Quay

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2025/12/02

In this episode, we dive into the legend ofGooma’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 forthPag’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

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18:56

Gooma'quay

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2025/11/25

Humans have explored less than 5% of the world's oceans.The rest remains a mystery.What lives in the deep waters is something we don't fully understand, and maybe were never meant to.For thousands of years, the Coastal People spoke of mist-covered places on the water. Regions so dangerous and sacred that no one dared to go there.But when the salmon run fails and the survival of the community hangs in the balance, the fishermen have no choice.They venture further into the realm where the ancient

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Exploring: Puffin Rock

Of Cedar And Salmon ·

2025/11/18

In the coastal villages of the Pacific Northwest, stories live as long as the sea itself.Among them is the legend ofPuffin Rock, a tale of love, loss, and transformation that speaks to the deep spiritual beliefs of Indigenous coastal communities.Today, we dive into:The origins ofPuffin Rockand how it came to be passed down over generationsThe symbolic role of the canoe as both a tool of survival and a vessel of spiritual connectionGrandfather’s role as a silent guide and the moral questions raised

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Puffin Rock

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2025/11/11

Along the ancient coast, connections run deeper than the waters of the Pacific.Connections between the people and the land...Between the land and the sea...And between the generations.In a coastal village shaped by tides and tradition, a mysterious and ancient elder, Grandfather, gifts a very special canoe to the children.A canoe that connects land, sea, and spirit.And while the children are grateful, they are also excited to explore more of their great wide world.When their curiosity leads them to

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Exploring: The Owl Chief

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2025/11/04

According to the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, there are forces in this world that humans were never meant to know, mysteries better left undisturbed.The Owl Chiefis one such legend. Those who seek its ancient power may discover too late that some paths can’t be retraced.In this episode, we explore the legend ofThe Owl Chief. We'll discuss the sacred role of theChiefwithin coastal Indigenous communities, and how leadership is passed down through generations. We’ll also uncover whyowls are

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The Owl Chief

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2025/10/28

Happy Halloween!This week, we’re venturing deep (perhaps too deep?) into the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest to share anotherspine-tingling Native legend— a tale whispered through generations and steeped in mystery.In the shadowed woods, where the cedar trees stand like ancient sentinels, there are things humanity was never meant to see… and powers best left undisturbed.But when a group of prideful young villagers goes searching for secrets, they awaken something far older - and far more

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29:57

Culture in the Classroom

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2025/10/21

For more than four decades, theOf Cedar and Salmonprogram 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 welcomeMrs. Nikko Linn, a 4th-grade teacher atSilver Firs Elementary Schoolin Snohomish, WA, who has witnessed that magic firsthand.She shares how Long Claw’s program connects

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From the Museum Box: The Sun Rattle

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2025/10/14

In this episode, we’re opening the doors to a brand-new series:From the Museum Box, where we explore the fascinating artifacts, heirlooms, and handcrafted items that hold the spirit and stories ofLong Claw’s cultural collection.Our journey begins with theSun Rattle— a stunning example ofFirst Nations artistry and symbolism.Guided by our resident expert and storyteller, we uncover the deep meanings behind rattles inIndigenous culture: from their role astools of ceremony and powerto their use asguides

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Exploring: The Loon Chief and The Boy

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2025/10/07

💎"What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger."🔥"The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire."🌊"Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor."Every culture has wisdom about howstruggle shapes strength, and in this episode we bring that timeless truth to life through the powerful legend of“The Loon Chief and The Boy.”We’ll explore how challenges are often less about defeating an outside force and more about confronting our ownego, resilience, and capacity for forgiveness.Is forgiveness something we

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The Loon Chief and The Boy

Of Cedar And Salmon ·

2025/09/30

We all imagine how life should unfold; shaping our days, our habits, even our identities around a single vision.But what happens when life doesn't play along?When mistakes, misfortunes, or unexpected twists turn everything upside down?In those moments, guidance often arrives from the least expected places.Our choices, even those we barely notice at the time, ripple outward.And sometimes those ripples return to us in surprising and powerful ways.Today’s legend,The Loon Chief and the Boy, reminds us

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