Treasures of Queer Salem

Crafty Coyotes
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Join your hosts, Tallow and Nix as we interview members of the Queer community in the Salam/Keizer area to unearth uplifting stories and highlight community resources.  

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Jennifer, Loving Parent & President of PFLAG Salem

    We're chatting with Jennifer, (She/her) the president of Salem's Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) chapter. She talks about their mission to educate and love.

    51 min

  2. JAN 21

    Victoria, Wielder of the Pen at Cherry City Zines

    Today we chat with Victoria!  She's an artist who loves to make zines, write poetry, tell stories and doodle. She is a member and organizer of the Cherry City Zine Collective.

    56 min

  3. JAN 7

    Emery, The Bard of the Outer Realms

    We chat with Emery, the non binary organizer of the Outer Realms Fantasy Faire and the Dragon Wolf Collective.

    39 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Silver, RY Graduate and Leader

    We talk to Silver (He/him), a program assistant with rainbow youth who is helping lead the out and safe campaign as well as the SYCE grant. Born and raised in Salem. He is into fiber craft, gaming and animation.

    57 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Zach, Queer Community Builder with Capital Pride

    We're talking to Zach(he/they), the outgoing president of Salem Pride. He talks about how he got involved and helped it become the thriving organization we know today! Listen and find out how you can get involved.

    1h 7m

  6. 11/12/2025

    Jason, Fantastic Founder Of Rainbow Youth

    Today we talk to Jason (he/they) who was a founder and one of the first members of Rainbow Youth! Jason shares his experience growing up as an out and proud youth in Salem in the 90s. He discusses how Rainbow Youth has grown over the years and the story of his renewed involvement to become the chair of its board during the pandemic.

    45 min

  7. 10/29/2025

    Becka, Button-making Baddie Believes and Radness Ensues

    We interview Becka(she/they) owner of Becka Makes Buttons and the founder of Radness Ensues, a nonprofit community center in Kiezer. Yet they're not done! They are assembling a BABC, Bad Ass Bitch Club which will host a femme empowerment retreat in May 2026.

    50 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Tricarico, Ain't No Country Queer Quitter

    Tricarico(they/them) is one of the founders of the Mid-Willamette Queer Collective, a social meetup group and discord server for Queer adults. They share their journey of finding an identity they feel comfortable in and the importance of being able to set boundaries with loved ones.

    38 min

  9. 10/01/2025

    Snarfy, Queer Hairapist of Court Appearance

    Today we chat with Snarfy, who is a pillar of Salem's Queer community. They are a genderqueer hairstylist in Salem, Oregon. They've lived in Salem since 2007 and their queer hair salon, Court Appearance Styling Studio, is vital place of affirming treatment and community in downtown Salem.

    36 min

  10. 09/17/2025

    Claire, the Resilient Queer Coordinator

    Today we are interviewing Claire(she/they), the coordinator of Rainbow Youth. They share with us some amazing stories about the founding of Keizer Pride, coming out as a queer parent as well as highlighting the amazing work Rainbow Youth is doing for the queer community of the Salem area. (Please forgive the low sound quality, the next episodes are much better!)

    41 min

  11. 09/02/2025

    Treasures of Queer Salem Trailer

    Enjoy this preview of the Treasures of Queer Salem Podcast!

    1 min
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About

Join your hosts, Tallow and Nix as we interview members of the Queer community in the Salam/Keizer area to unearth uplifting stories and highlight community resources.  

Information

  • Creator
    Crafty Coyotes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Treasures of Queer Salem
  • Show Website
    Treasures of Queer Salem