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A Shaman's mask returns home after
it was taken from the
Inupiat Eskimo of King's Island, Alaska. A
woman from Port Townsend, Washington, who
possessed an ancient mask brought back from
Alaska by a relative more than a century ago,
tracked down the rightful owners and sent it
back.
Read
the article from the Contra Costa
Times. Submitted by Tim Flynn, FSS Three-Year
Program graduate, Santa Cruz,
California.
Altai Shamanism
Read this interesting account of the shamanism of the Russian Altai in the Neva News, the English language newspaper of St. Petersburg. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, shamanism is regaining some of its former popularity. Visitors to the Altai region often find evidence of shamanic practices, such as white ribbons tied to trees and offerings of coins and food left for the spirits. CBC Aboriginal
Check out the new aboriginal network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for news, arts and culture, and history of the native peoples of Canada. Click to read an historical overview of aboriginal culture and its contributions to modern culture - for example, the little known fact that the federal system of government in the United States was modeled on the system of government devised by the Iroquois. SUBMIT NEWS: We invite you to submit
news about
shamanism for our readers. Please submit no more
than a few brief paragraphs, including
the source of the news item
to the Editor.
From the Archives: Interview with
Michael Harner
Read the transcript of the 1988 PBS "Thinking Aloud" television series interview of Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove in conversation with Michael Harner. The program can also be ordered on DVD. Note: Each issue we plan to post on
the website or provide a link to an
article of
interest.
Check
the Articles section for several varied
perspectives on shamanism and shamanic
healing, many from past issues of
Shamanism, the
Foundation's scholarly journal -- one of the
exclusive
benefits received with an FSS
membership.
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Heal Thyself?
Students of shamanic healing often ask if they can work on behalf of themselves or a family member. While it is possible to work on behalf of oneself or someone close to you, it is not the best way - and not only because you might not have enough emotional distance to be effective. Perhaps the most important reason to seek another shamanic healer when you, a family member, or a close friend is involved is that the helping spirits are compassionate and giving - and will often more powerfully assist a shamanic healer who is working from this same attitude of compassion and altruism. -- Michael Harner NOTE: "Healing Words" contains helpful
ideas and
suggestions from shamanic healers. FSS
presents them as a service to the shamanic
community
without endorsement; as always, each shamanic
healer
is responsible for using these ideas in a
responsible
and ethical manner. If you would like to
SUBMIT A HELPFUL TIP, email the Editor.
(No
more than two succinct paragraphs, please.)
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