Transcript: Healing Theme Introduction

Examine the interaction between traditional healing and western medicine in Native health today.

[Narrator:]: For Native peoples, healing is more than the treatment of physical symptoms. It is intertwined with larger concepts of health that are derived from balance in nature, community support, positive tribal identity, and individual self respect. Traditional healers spend large amounts of time with their patients working to discover the root causes of their illness. This process often involves a spiritual journey. This kiosk features a collection of interviews that discuss the old ways and the new ways of healing in Native communities. The interviews also discuss the role of diet and nutrition, the role of the healer, and traditional beliefs that affect the healing process.