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, PhD
• Ethical Considerations in Shamanic Healing — by Susan Mokelke, JD
• My Path in Shamanism — an Interview of Michael Harner by Roger Walsh and Charles S. Grob
• Power Animal Retrieval — by Lora Jansson
• Shamanic Healing: We are Not Alone — an Interview with Michael Harner by Bonnie Horrigan
• Shamanism and Personal Transformation — by Susan Mokelke, JD

• A Personal Look at Core Shamanism
• An Evening with an Inuit Elder
• Core Shamanism and Daily Life
• Effective Core Shamanic Drumming Circles
• Healing the Aftermath of Terror
• History and Work of the Foundation 2005 Update
• History and Work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies
• Passion Projects: What Fuels the Heart
• Shamanic Healing in the Treatment of PTSD
• Shamanic Training in Digital Space
• Shamanism and Creativity
• Shamanism and the Spirits of Weather
• Spiritual Help for the Burning West
• The Healing Power of Song
• The Need for a Spirituality Focused on Healing – Free of Politics
• The Reality of Spirits
• The Reawakening of Shamanism in the West
• The Shaman Unbound: A Teaching Miracle
• The Way of the Shaman: A Conversation with Susan Mokelke
• Tuva, Land of Eagles
• What Core Shamanism Has Given Me
• Why Study Core Shamanism?

• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Beginning Journey Experience
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Drumming and Singing for the Animals and Land
• Core Shamanism Chronicles: Drums Have Power
• 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)