Elder Pete

Elder Pete Thompson is Mohawk, First Nation but has lived in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii for several years, where he has been adopted into the Raven Wolf Clan. He is a traditional healer at the Xaaynangaa Naay Health Centre.

Be a human being

Elder Pete Thompson suggests ways for health care professionals to work with patients and their caregivers. (01:42)

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