Call for Proposals for 2010 Shamanism Conference

The 2010 Conference explores the topic “Wisdom of our Ancestors - Bridge to the Future.”

• How does ancestral knowledge and contact with ancestors guide our healing work for the future?
• What healing do our ancestors need?
• What are challenges and pitfalls of conducting ancestor work?
• What shadow work is needed to clear our connections with our own ancestors and the ancestors of other traditions?
• How can traditional practices be utilized as the bridge to a healthy future?
• What research and documentation is helpful to understand present shamanic practices and their ancestral connections?
• What contribution can shamanism make to cultural and earth healing? To modern life? To healing the pathologies of modern life? To insure our future?
• What are models to understand shamanism by both looking back toward our ancestors and forward to the future?

Presenters are encouraged to explore the above topic from the perspective of their area of expertise. Topics that have been explored in the past include shamanic rites and practices; scientific investigation and innovation; prayer and meditation practices; artistic expression; dreams and altered states of consciousness; healing with plant and food medicine; attitudinal healing; frontier science and brain research.

A committee will review all presentation proposals, and selections will be made based on quality, relevance to the theme, and variety of presentation modes. Only proposals following the format for abstract submission will be considered. The number of presentations is limited. Presentations are generally 20 minutes long.

Deadline for the submission of proposals: February 15, 2010.  Acceptance of proposals will be communicated by the end of April.  Upon receiving acceptance to present, all presenters must register and pay conference fees for room and board.  All accepted proposals require advance conference registration by May 1, in order to remain on the program. Audiovisual materials must be submitted by August 9.

Presenters may submit an Abstract Proposal and a short bio using the following format; see attachment or go on line.  Submit abstracts to Linda Braga at: . E-mail submissions ONLY. Thank you. Your paper/presentation will be published by the Society for the Study of Shamanism, Healing and Transformation in the Conference Proceedings.  Some may be selected to be published on- line or in ReVision.

Looking forward to an inspiring Shamanic Weekend, The Conference Team
Juliette Hanauer, Jurgen Kremer, Linda Braga, Akasa Tseng, Lucy Lewis, Gail Hayssen, Jane Hawes