Sasquatch: Cultural Significance, Personal Encounters, and Respect with Thomas Seawood

In a fascinating video from the YouTube channel Ray Harwood, we are introduced to Thomas Seward, a tribesman from the Northwest Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Thomas is an expert tracker, fisherman, and hunter, as well as a Bushman with extensive knowledge of Sasquatch. He is a member of the Quack Rocky Walk First Nation, and his family has a deep connection to Sasquatch, with the highest ranked Crest being the Jonah, which represents wealth and is depicted on Memorial Poles. Thomas shares his experiences growing up in Northern Vancouver Island, where his community has the highest concentration of wood carvings of Sasquatch, known as tunak in their language. He talks about the Potlatch ceremonies, where Sasquatch masks are placed on the face of the new Chieftain, symbolizing that they have been touched by the tronocha, the Sasquatch. Thomas also speaks about the importance of respecting Sasquatch and never thinking of hunting or harming them. He advocates for interacting with them and collecting evidence such as videos, pictures, audio recordings, or hair samples. He mentions that most North American Indian tribes share the same belief and respect for Sasquatch. Thomas was born into a commercial fishing family and started his career as a full-time crewman in the summertime for salmon on his grandfather's boat. He fished other fisheries and became a commercial fisherman for 48 years, which allowed him to interact with people from various communities throughout the Pacific Northwest British Columbia. He has a diverse array of knowledge and insight into Sasquatch encounters and beliefs. In the video, Thomas shares a personal experience of living in an abandoned native village on Village Island, where he heard howls, whoops, and screams coming from different islands. He recounts a specific incident where he could hear a Sasquatch behind his trailer, eating plums from the plum trees. Thomas pounded on the wall of the trailer and yelled, and the Sasquatch moved away, teaching him the importance of respecting the Sasquatch. Thomas also became a specialist for being a hunting guide for black bears and grizzly bears during the wintertime. He watched logging camps when they shut down for the winter and ran eco-cultural tourism and village island. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in Sasquatch and the experiences and beliefs of indigenous communities. Thomas's knowledge and personal experiences provide valuable insight into the world of Sasquatch. Be sure to check out the video and share your thoughts with us.