Ross Heaven – Shaman, Author, One of a Kind

Tribute to Ross Heaven originally published 12 January 2018. Yesterday we were shocked and saddened to hear of shaman and author Ross Heaven’s sudden passing from this world. Ross was one of a kind and will be long remembered by the many people whose lives he touched. As well as writing many books and running

Martin Pallot, Magical Storyteller and Poet

It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of our friend and colleague, Martin Pallot, this July. Martin became proof reader for Indie Shaman in 2013, we first published his poetry on the back cover of issue 21 in 2014 and more recently he had also taken on the role of sub-editor.

Jan Van Ysslestyne – shaman, author, friend of the Ulchi people

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that I have to share that Jan Van Ysslestyne passed away unexpectedly in early June this year (June 2021). Jan’s devotion to the Ulchi people and her determination to create ways for their history to be retold and remembered was ‘beyond passion’ as evidenced by her amazing