About the Shamanic Association of Norway

The Shamanic Association of Norway is Norway's first registered shamanistic faith community. Founded 2 March 2012, with the legal right to perform marriages – but first and foremost a fellowship for those seeking a grounded, nature-based spiritual practice, with local chapters in Oslo og Viken, Vestland, Midt-Norge, Nord-Norge and Vestfold og Telemark.

Fire ceremony in nature

The Shamanic Association of Norway was registered as a religious community in Norway in 2012, founded on a vision of reviving and sharing ancient shamanic traditions in a modern Norwegian context. We are a growing community with members across the country, and county chapters in Oslo og Viken, Vestland, Midt-Norge, Nord-Norge and Vestfold og Telemark.

We hold the legal right to perform marriages, and we lead ceremonies at life's great moments – wedding ceremonies, naming ceremonies, confirmations and funerals. Every ceremony is tailored to the people involved, and most take place outdoors, in nature.

The association is run by volunteer ceremony leaders and presiding leaders across the country. We are not an organisation with a fixed doctrine, but a community that safeguards a living, nature-based tradition. We believe the sacred is present in everything that lives, and that our task is to listen to nature and to one another.

Main membership is free. Supporting membership (NOK 300/year) funds our operations, the county chapters and our work to keep the tradition alive. You can take part as much or as little as you like.

Board

Kyrre Gram Franck

Chair of the Board, Visionary Guardian

Founder of Sjamanistisk Forbund. Northern Sámi heritage on the mother's side. Deep connection to nature and a strong commitment to preserving shamanic traditions for modern practitioners, whilst respecting indigenous practices.

Asbjørn Einar Aamot

Deputy Chairman

Grew up with paranormal experiences. Sami grandfather. Radio/TV technician, computer specialist, radio amateur. Forum administrator (Paranormal.no). Retired, living in Bygstad in Sunnfjord, Vestland. Leader and chairman of SF Vestland.

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Anne Cathrine Wietfeldt

Board member, treasurer

Trained auxiliary nurse, worked for many years in hospitals, now on disability benefit. Fond of knitting, loves the sea and nature, and has a good connection with animals and children. Had my alternative awakening in 2005, with healing and energy work. Became acquainted with shamanism in 2014 and took various shamanic courses from 2015. Became a member in 2015 and has been chair of Sjamanistisk Forbund Vestfold & Telemark since 2016. Became a board member of SF's Main Board in 2023, and is a ceremony leader in SF.

Grethe-Iren Hansen

Board member, treasurer

I come from Finnskogen stock: my paternal grandmother of Traveller descent, my paternal grandfather Norwegian-American and my maternal grandfather Danish-Norwegian, so there's quite a mixture in my veins. Retired, board member of Sjamanforbundet, and board member and treasurer of SFOV. Long history in Viking life, which has now been replaced by Sjamanforbundet. Also deputy board member of the board of US Cars, Aurskog-Høland.

Therese Berg

Board Member

A sense of togetherness between humankind and nature shapes my path. A way of life in respect for all living things, drawing inspiration from nature traditions and Sámi and Norse understandings of the connection between humankind, nature and spirituality. I have a keen interest in energy work, crystal healing, astrology and creative crafts as expressions of inner development and creative processes.

Marie Simonne Wilskow Ødegaard

Board Member

Born and raised abroad, where spirituality was regarded as ridiculous. Experienced violence and addiction at a young age. Began his/her recovery at 38 years old. Found shamanism in 2016 and is now a ceremony leader.

Aiste Nauburaite Eira

Board member

I grew up with a shamanistic worldview, and it has followed me throughout my life. To me, it's about the deep understanding that everything in nature is interconnected, and that we humans are part of the same whole. This way of thinking is the foundation for everything I do. As an artist and leader over many years, I bring this calm and respect into all my work, whether I am creating visual expressions, leading teams or meeting people.

Sonny Hege Tuven (Konrads)

Board Member

Main Board Representative in Sjamanistisk Forbund, and Chair for Central Norway. She carries with her a lifelong spiritual ability, has worked with healing for over 40 years, and also has a particular commitment to grief work, where she meets people in vulnerable and important phases of life. Sonnie has North Sami heritage on her father's side and Kven heritage on her mother's side. This grounding gives her a broad cultural and spiritual understanding, and she is also a Sami reader. With her experience, her presence and her strong commitment, she wishes to contribute to greater unity within Sjamanistisk Forbund, and to facilitate more ceremonies and gatherings for the community.

Finn Einar Bugge

Board Member

Began seriously on the spiritual path in 2014, likely some Sea Sámi genes that were awakened. Has since taken part in many courses and gatherings, and has held ceremonies for SF for about 8 years now.

Kristin Espedal

Board Member, SF Vestland

Is a dreamer, born and raised in Bergen. Particularly interested in history, theology and travel. Values the sacred in nature, but also in food and meals. Trained as a specialist technician in sustainable food experiences, with a wish to best preserve local agricultural culture. Has taken courses in shamanism with «Tilbake til Urkraften», and is on the path of learning and healing. Board Member of SF Vestland.