FSS Newsletter December 2024

IN THIS ISSUE— Holiday greeting; FSS year-end news; International news from FSS Europe, FSS Asia, FSS Latin America and Spain; residential programs in 2025. The FSS Newsletter: Foundation news, links to information and articles about shamanism, and essays to...

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FSS Newsletter November 2024

IN THIS ISSUE— New website; enhanced Members Directory; new office and Shamanic Knowledge Conservatory annex; digital preservation of 1000+ items; 1st Western Canada Three Year Program; Chronicles: Drums Have Power. The FSS Newsletter: Foundation news, links to...

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FSS Polestar: The Singular Power of Shamanic Practice

"Shamanism is not 'New Age.' It is Stone Age and has been living ever since." —Michael Harner As shamanism in our modern culture grows, more and more students who want to learn its powerful healing methods come to FSS workshops having already studied other healing...

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Core Shamanism Chronicles: Drums Have Power

I am a shamanic practitioner living in Canada. I occasionally make and sell traditional-style shamanic drums using natural materials such as cedar wood and deer rawhide. Drums are no mere physical objects. A woman bought one of my drums in a local shop. About nine...

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FSS Polestar: Shamanism, Spirits, and Transformation

In My Path in Shamanism, the interviewer asks Michael Harner: In addition to the compassionate spirits, are there malevolent spirits? "Yes. Here in the Middle World the spirits have the whole range of personalities that also occur in ordinary reality. What is...

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FSS Newsletter December 2023

IN THIS ISSUE— Year-end highlights: In-person and online workshops; Core Shamanism Chronicles: Gifts From the Spirits; holiday greeting. The FSS Newsletter: Foundation news, links to information and articles about shamanism, and essays to support your interest...

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Warm Holiday Greetings – FSS Holiday Hours

Wishing you a beautiful Solstice and holiday season with loved ones. May peace and compassion flourish in the New Year. View Greeting With abundant gratitude, Sandra Harner - Susan Mokelke - Noelle Burch and the Board of Trustees of the Foundation HOLIDAY HOURS The...

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FSS Polestar: Plant Spirits as Spirit Helpers

Interesting questions often arise during discussions of Animal Spirits, such as Power Animals, and other types of Animal Spirit helpers. People are curious to know whether it's possible to have plant spirits as spirit helpers too. Power Animals and other Animal...

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