Alaska Traditional Healing Panel Discussion

A panel discussion on Alaska traditional healing was held September 27, 2003. Video of this discussion is provided on this page.

Biographies of discussion's participants:
Facilitator: Dr. Lyn Freeman.
Panel members: Rita Pitka Blumenstein, TH; George Charles, Ph.D.; Kenny Gardner, TH; Jacqueline Jager, TH; Bob Morgan, Ph.D.; Augie Nelson, TH; Mary Schaeffer.

View the discussion by specific topic or speaker (below), or scroll to the bottom of the page to view entire presentation.

Panelist Introductions 4:54 min

Question 1
What is traditional healing within a culture as practiced in Alaska?

George Charles 12.33 min
Mary Schaeffer 4:48 min
Augie Nelson 3:58 min
Rita Blumenstein 9:10 min
Kenny Gardner 21:12 min
Bob Morgan 12:05 min


Question 2
What are the ethical dilemmas that are facing traditional healers in Alaska and how do those dilemmas interfere with their ability to practice?

George Charles 19:59 min
Mary Schaeffer 13:30 min
Augie Nelson 16:14 min
Rita Blumenstein 30:00 min

Question 3
Why is shamanism no longer a healing word in Alaska . . . or is it?

Bob Kraus 6:29 min
Mary Schaeffer 5:43 min
Augie Nelson 1:48 min
Rita Blumenstein 14:53 min
Bob Morgan 14:05 min

Couple interaction - Augie and Rita 39:30 min

Bob Kraus Introduction 1:11 min
Integrating Complementary Care (Bob Kraus) and Audience Questions 54.53

View the entire session in two parts:

Part 1 2:32:04
Part 2 2:20:46