CATAHOULA, LA (WVUE) - She's a 70-something French-speaking great-grandmother with an interesting resume. An award-winning singer-song writer, tractor-trailer truck driver, and a Cajun faith healer.

Colby Hébert was just 11 years old when he received a French prayer from his grandmother and officially became a traiteur. "I am extremely passionate about cultural preservation," Hébert said. "When a ...

Traditional medicine is known as any system of healthcare that has ancient roots, cultural bonds, trained healers and a theoretical construct. Also known as indigenous or folk medicine, traditional ...

The tradition of traiteurs, or Louisiana’s faith healers, praying over the sick or injured is a holdover from the early days of Cajun culture. Born out of necessity, traiteurs often served as ...