Articles

Many of the following articles are from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies' journal, the Shamanism Annual. The journal is provided to our members at no charge as one of the Circle of the Foundation benefits. In addition to featuring high-quality articles and information relating to shamanism, the journal provides a voluntary membership directory and a list of drumming circles. To learn more, including submission guidelines for writers, see Shamanism Annual.

• A Core Shamanic Theory of Dreams — by Michael Harner
• Ethical Considerations in Shamanic Healing — by Susan Mokelke
• My Path in Shamanism — an Interview of Michael Harner by Roger Walsh and Charles S. Grob
• Power Animal Retrieval — by Lora Jansson
• Science, Spirits, and Core Shamanism — by Michael Harner
• Shamanic Healing: We are Not Alone — an Interview with Michael Harner by Bonnie Horrigan
• Shamanic Healing in the Treatment of PTSD — by Susan Mokelke, et al
• Shamanism and Creativity — by Sandra Harner
• Shamanism and Personal Transformation — by Susan Mokelke
• Shamanic Training in Digital Space — by Susan Mokelke
• The Healing Power of Song — by Susan Mokelke
• The Reawakening of Shamanism in the West — by Bill Brunton
• The Way of the Shaman: A Conversation with Susan Mokelke — by Dave Phillips

• A Personal Look at Core Shamanism — by Timothy Flynn
• An Evening with an Inuit Elder — by By Alesia Kunz
• Core Shamanism and Daily Life — by Susan Mokelke
• Effective Core Shamanic Drumming Circles — by Susan Mokelke
• Healing the Aftermath of Terror — by Bill Brunton
• Passion Projects: What Fuels the Heart — by Lora Jansson
• Shamanism and the Spirits of Weather — by Nan Moss and David Corbin
• Spiritual Help for the Burning West — by Nan Moss
• The History and Work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies — Michael Harner, Editor
• The Need for a Spirituality Focused on Healing – Free of Politics — by Michael Harner
• The Reality of Spirits — by Edith Turner
• The Shaman Unbound: A Teaching Miracle — by Susan Mokelke
• Tuva, Land of Eagles — by Bill Brunton
• What Core Shamanism Has Given Me — by Timothy Flynn
• Why Study Core Shamanism? — by Susan Mokelke

• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Beginning Journey Experience
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Drumming and Singing for the Animals and Land
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Formulated by the Spirits
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Honoring Tree Spirit
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Manifestation During Healing Session
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: My Spontaneous Healing
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Negotiations With Ants
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Shamanic Healing and Autism
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Shamanic Healing, Neck Injury
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Skunk Power
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Spirit Song

• FSS Polestar: Can You Learn Shamanism and Shamanic Healing Online?
• FSS Polestar: Core Shamanism – Respecting Indigenous Cultures
• FSS Polestar: Imagination and Reality in Shamanic Journeying
• FSS Polestar: Plant Spirits as Spirit Helpers
• FSS Polestar: Shamanic Drumming, Live/For Yourself or Recorded?
• FSS Polestar: Shamanism as a Profession?
• FSS Polestar: Shamanism at the Inflection Point
• FSS Polestar: Shamanism for Local and Global Healing and Assistance
• FSS Polestar: Shamanism in Natural or Human-Caused Disasters
• FSS Polestar: Shamanism, Spirits, and Transformation
• FSS Polestar: The Shaman’s Song and Helping Spirits
• FSS Polestar: The Singular Power of Shamanic Practice
• FSS Polestar: Visual and Non-Visual Shamanic Journeys
• FSS Polestar: What is a Shaman?

• 2009 — Michael Harner Receives Pioneers in Integrative Medicine Award
• 2010 — Michael Harner Honored by the American Anthropological Association
• 2011 — Michael Harner Gives Keynote Address at the Science & Nonduality Conference
• 2011 — Michael Harner’s The Way of the Shaman in French and Mongolian
• 2013 — Michael Harner Announces Steps for a Vibrant and Successful Future for the Foundation
• 2016 — Michael Harner's Cave and Cosmos Named Kirkus Book of the Month
• 2018 — Michael Harner: In Memoriam

• In Memoriam: Ailo Gaup (1944 – 2014)
• In Memoriam: Alicia Luengas Gates (1936 – 2020)
• In Memoriam: Angeles Arrien (1940 – 2014)
• In Memoriam: David Corbin (1953-2014)
• In Memoriam: Manuel da Silva (1930-2021)
• In Memoriam: Michael J. Harner (1929 – 2018)
• In Memoriam: Mo Maxfield (1940 – 2014)
• In Memoriam: Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan (1925-2022)
• In Memoriam: Nancy Glaze Friedrich
• In Memoriam: Pau Nyima Dhondup
• In Memoriam: Paul Uccusic (1937-2013)