Tsilhqotin Culture
This is the direction that the Tsilhqotin people speak when in a circle.
What is clockwise
This is a psychological term/word used to describe feeling worry, intense thoughts, racing heart and the need to fight or flee
What is anxiety
This Tsilhqotin herb is found mostly in Farwell Canyon and has a healing and cleansing property. it is used to smudge
What is Sage
This is the translation of Tsilhqotin and describes the peopple
What is the River People
This is a long term and chronic psychological disorder that follow experiencing a traumatic event or witnessing of a traumatic event
what is post traumatic stress disorder
This sticky substance is found on tree bark and is often used to treat cuts and burns.
What is Pitch
This is a popular traditional practice that can sometimes be played in tournament and involves sticks, drumming and singing.
What is Lehal
This is the chronic feeling of low energy, negative thoughts, no motivation and isolation that lasts over 2 weeks.
What is depression or depressive disorder
These tea leaves are able to be picked at tea mountain and helps to fight off colds, negative spirits and bad energy
What is Indian tea
This is an exclusive Tsilhqotin song that was given to men to sing and drum to ..... If you sing it you get double points
what is the warrior song
When you add this to your mental wellness routine, it boosts your mood and your health overall. It is best in combination with healthy food, good spiritual care, counselling and medication.
What is the benefit of exercise
This tea is great for colds and flu and is found towards Nemiah Valley area.
What is Labrador tea
This part of a moose was typically eaten as a delicacy by Tsilhqotin Elders.
Moose nose
These 3 actions are traditional Tsilhqotin ways in which one would do when "going to the water".
What is prayer, giving thanks, cleansing with the water (hands, face)
is used most often by the Tsilhqotin people in smudge and to ward off negative energy.
What is Juniper