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 for more information.
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 for more information.
What does it mean to give someone, or something, a name?
We dive into the importance of names, both formal and informal, for the coastal people.
Long Claw shares the empowering process of not only giving a name, bet being the recipient of one.
And how, in a spoken-word tradition, names shape both lives and communities.
Bonus topics include the importance of living in the moment and keeping faith in oneself.
What power do you give to names?
How has identity shaped your life, for good or bad?
What does your name mean?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.