Of Cedar And Salmon

About Of Cedar And Salmon

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 masterfully told by Kwak'wala storyteller, Ronn "Long Claw" Wilson. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Produced and hosted by Chris Young of Busted Lens Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Busted Lens Productions

Category

arts · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   The Chipmunk

   Why would an ancient people tell such a dark story about one of the forests cutest critters? And what can it still teach us about the power of our words today? Trash talk. Rumors. The Tea. As long as humans have existed, so has the temptation to stir the pot. And according to this ancient legend, we aren't the only ones. Today on Of Cedar And Salmon, Long Claw shares the story of "The Chipmunk" - a tiny troublemaker with a talent for lies, whispers and pushing things way too far. Together, we explore what happens when envy, cruelty, and careless words are left unchecked... and why this centuries-old lesson feels more relevant than ever in a world where words can circle the globe in seconds. --- Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon (https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon) Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our FIRST audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM (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 (https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   From the Museum Box: Ghomo'qwiss Mask

   A Familiar Face? Today, Long Claw pulls a remarkable treasure from his museum box: the Ghomo'qwiss mask. If it looks familiar, that's because it's the very mask featured in the Of Cedar & Salmon logo. Known as Old Man Winter, Ghomo'qwiss is a powerful figure with deep cultural significance. Long Claw explores how the mask is traditionally made, the natural materials used in its creation, and the stories and meanings woven into this iconic Northwest Coast design. --- Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon (https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon) Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our FIRST audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM (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 (https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Exploring: Raven and Atliekinn

   Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon (https://buymeacoffee.com/cedarsalmon) Can Raven Ever Be Satisfied? Questions and Colors. Those are today's categories on Of Cedar And Salmon. This week, we wade into the legend of "Raven and Atliekinn" and ask the really important questions... Like, is Atliekinn the original Bob Ross? And who paints better?? What color has the worst attitude? And why does the conversation always seem to come back to GEICO? Chris and Long Claw explore the story of how color came into the world, and how Raven came to be the black-feathered trickster we know today. Along the way they discuss the symbolism of color, the danger of comparison, and why Raven's struggle with envy feels just as relevant in the age of social media as it did thousands of years ago. Aren't happy little trees enough?! Because maybe the hardest lesson isn't learning to appreciate what we've been given... it's remembering to stop looking over at everyone else's colors. --- Want more immersive storytelling? Check out our FIRST audiobook Echoes of Our Elders: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ronn_Long_Claw_Wilson_Echoes_of_Our_Elders?id=AQAAAEAq8XaxTM (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 (https://ofcedarandsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-coast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

907

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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