Spirit Doctors
Synopsis
Mary and Ed Louie, spiritual leaders of the Syilx Nation, practice traditional Indigenous medicine guided by ancestral protocols and a deep connection to the spirit world.
Synopsis
Mary Louie, a spiritual leader, practices traditional Indigenous medicine with her husband, Ed Louie. They follow ancestral protocols to guide their healing work. During filming, a crew member falls ill, prompting the Louies to provide care rooted in their spiritual teachings. The film, directed by Marie Burke, captures their commitment to community health and the responsibilities that come with their practices. It addresses the challenges faced by Indigenous healers in a contemporary context.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Mary and Ed Lewie, spiritual healers with deep roots.
- Find out how ancestral protocols guide modern healing practices.
- See the ethical discussions around sharing sacred ceremonies.
Did You Know
- Mary Lewie has been practicing spiritual healing since she was small.
- The narrator first crossed the bridge to seek spiritual guidance eight years ago.
- The film features a commitment from the native crew to abstain from drugs and alcohol on location.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What spiritual practices do Mary and Ed Lewie follow?
Mary and Ed Lewie practice ancestral protocols and sacred ceremonies that have been handed down to them from their teachers and the spirit world.
What is required of the native crew during filming?
The native crew is required to abstain from drugs and alcohol, smudge themselves and the equipment, and no sweat lodge ceremony or sacred dance will be recorded.
What did Mary Lewie learn from her grandmother?
Mary Lewie learned natural healing practices from her grandmother, who taught her from a young age.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Where else to watch
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments