Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan

Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan

Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan In Memoriam, April 1925 - February 2022  The Foundation has had a long relationship with the esteemed Dr. Professor Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan. He was present at the Foundation's first expedition to Tuva in 1993 and at three subsequent...
Bo Bear Rinchinov

Bo Bear Rinchinov

Bo Bear Rinchinov Shamans in Siberia video featuring Living Treasure Bo Bair Rinchinov, a Buriat shaman in Siberia, from "Russia Today"...
Fernando Mendúa Queta

Fernando Mendúa Queta

Fernando Mendúa Queta We are saddened to report that Taita Fernando Mendúa Queta, one of the most respected of the Kofán taitas of Colombia and the spiritual leader of the Kofán people recently died (circa 2007). He was said to be 107 years old. Though Taita Fernando...

Living Treasures

Living Treasures Our Living Treasures designation provides an annual lifetime stipend to exceptionally distinguished indigenous shamans in less-developed countries where their age-old knowledge of shamanism and shamanic healing is in danger of extinction. Special care...