A PLACE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM

THESSALON FIRST NATION

Traditional Health

For Further Information Please Contact:
Harley Syrette, Traditional Health & Healing Worker
Tel: 705-842-2670
hsyrette.tfn@vianet.ca

The purpose of the Traditional Health Program is to provide community members with traditional healing services and alternative therapies, thus encompassing a holistic approach to healing for individuals, and families of the First Nation. The program will also strive to combine contemporary alternative therapies and medical practices with traditional medicines, while promoting positive health factors which are associated with First Nation values.


Programs include:

  • Traditional healing (quarterly sessions)

  • Talking circles

  • Medicine Walks

  • Traditional medicine making

  • Elder's Arts and Crafts

  • Annual Pow Wow

  • New Year's Eve Pow Wow

  • Seasonal Ceremonies

  • Language Programs