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'''Larson Medicinehorse''', full name Larson Thomas Medicinehorse Sr, has been selling indigenous ceremonies in Europe, doing summer camps and leading sundances for European participants for a long time. He has also given lectures at Newage congresses, and at least one still active group pretending to be an indigenous tribe was founded on his advice. His name is rendered in variations by former students, so e.g. „Larson T. Medicinehorse“<ref name="lichtfocus">http://www.lichtfocus.de/header_wir_peter.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, „Larson Medicine Horse“<ref>http://www.seelenwerkstatt.org/sur_moi.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, Larsen Medicine Horse“<ref>http://www.jobdoo.de/ort/Strullendorf/Zeegendorf/G70832-Michael-Lesswing-Energie-Solartechnik.html accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, and even „Larsen Medicine House“ in the author's acknowledgements in a book.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Zadayi-Red-Cherokee-Mists-ebook/dp/B009ITQRLU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1374675129&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Zadayi+Red#reader_B009ITQRLUhttp://www.amazon.com/Zadayi-Red-Cherokee-Mists-ebook/dp/B009ITQRLU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1374675129&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Zadayi+Red#reader_B009ITQRLU accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

'''Larson Medicinehorse''', full name Larson Thomas Medicinehorse Sr, has been selling indigenous ceremonies in Europe, doing summer camps and leading sundances for European participants for a long time. He has also given lectures at Newage congresses, and at least one still active group pretending to be an indigenous tribe was founded on his advice. His name is rendered in variations by former students, so e.g. „Larson T. Medicinehorse“<ref name="lichtfocus">www.lichtfocus.de/header_wir_peter.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, „Larson Medicine Horse“<ref>www.seelenwerkstatt.org/sur_moi.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, Larsen Medicine Horse“<ref>www.jobdoo.de/ort/Strullendorf/Zeegendorf/G70832-Michael-Lesswing-Energie-Solartechnik.html accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, and even „Larsen Medicine House“ in the author's acknowledgements in a book.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Zadayi-Red-Cherokee-Mists-ebook/dp/B009ITQRLU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1374675129&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Zadayi+Red#reader_B009ITQRLUhttp://www.amazon.com/Zadayi-Red-Cherokee-Mists-ebook/dp/B009ITQRLU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1374675129&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Zadayi+Red#reader_B009ITQRLU accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

==Biography==

==Biography==

Over the time, Medicinehorse established several regular events taking place in Germany which he attended with his wife Patty Medicinehorse. During their stays in Germany, both Larson and Patty Medicinehorse „authorised“ and „initiated“ their students to do various ceremonies.  

Over the time, Medicinehorse established several regular events taking place in Germany which he attended with his wife Patty Medicinehorse. During their stays in Germany, both Larson and Patty Medicinehorse „authorised“ and „initiated“ their students to do various ceremonies.  

The earliest mention of persons having been authorised as sweatlodge leaders by Medicinehorse dates the event back to 1989 in a report about a summer camp in Germany.<ref name="eugenefaust">http://eugenefaust.twoday.net/stories/x-berufliche-wege-und-stationen-93-95/comment accessed 15/07/2013</ref> Others mention their authorisation during the 1990s.<ref name="lichtfocus" /> However, there were also persons authorised in 2004<ref>http://geomium.com/event/einladung-zur-wintersonnenwend-schwitzhutte-am-221211-2773342/ accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, in 2008<ref>http://www.schamanismus-berlin.de/mrituale/index.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, and at least as late as 2011.<ref name="blume-des-lebens" />

The earliest mention of persons having been authorised as sweatlodge leaders by Medicinehorse dates the event back to 1989 in a report about a summer camp in Germany.<ref name="eugenefaust">eugenefaust.twoday.net/stories/x-berufliche-wege-und-stationen-93-95/comment accessed 15/07/2013</ref> Others mention their authorisation during the 1990s.<ref name="lichtfocus" /> However, there were also persons authorised in 2004<ref>geomium.com/event/einladung-zur-wintersonnenwend-schwitzhutte-am-221211-2773342/ accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, in 2008<ref>www.schamanismus-berlin.de/mrituale/index.htm accessed 15/07/2013</ref>, and at least as late as 2011.<ref name="blume-des-lebens" />

One former student, in a forum post, claims to have been authorised to pour during sweatlodges by Medicinehorse and adds: ''„Larson allowed me to do this (admittedly he handed out permissions to pour rather inflationary...) and I am grateful for this permission […].“''<ref>http://www.heiler-forum.net/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=12104 accessed 15/07/2013</ref> The term "inflationary", in particular since chosen by a student of Medicinehorse, may provide an impression regarding the number of persons authorised. Interestingly enough, the same student mentions he was told that this authorisation in fact made him a full member of the Crow Nation which in no way corresponds with indigenous customs and particularly is in conflict with present-day enrollment regulations.  

One former student, in a forum post, claims to have been authorised to pour during sweatlodges by Medicinehorse and adds: ''„Larson allowed me to do this (admittedly he handed out permissions to pour rather inflationary...) and I am grateful for this permission […].“''<ref>www.heiler-forum.net/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=12104 accessed 15/07/2013</ref> The term "inflationary", in particular since chosen by a student of Medicinehorse, may provide an impression regarding the number of persons authorised. Interestingly enough, the same student mentions he was told that this authorisation in fact made him a full member of the Crow Nation which in no way corresponds with indigenous customs and particularly is in conflict with present-day enrollment regulations.  

===Summer Camps===

===Summer Camps===

Since at least 1989, Medicinehorse has traveled to Europe on a regular basis, where he sold indigenous ceremonies and did annual summer camps.<ref name="eugenefaust" />

Since at least 1989, Medicinehorse has traveled to Europe on a regular basis, where he sold indigenous ceremonies and did annual summer camps.<ref name="eugenefaust" />

There are two different camps in which he participated regularly. One of these was organised at the premises of Forsthaus Scheuren in West Germany which has been going on for years; the earliest advertisement still to be found online dates back to the year 2000.<ref>http://www.lichtinfo.net/links/Schamanismus/ accessed 15/07/2013</ref><ref>http://www.ksta.de/region/schwitzen-und-meditieren-wie-die-crow-indianer,15189102,14565832.html accessed 15/07/2013</ref> The other camp took place in the North of Germany at the premises of an association by the name of Calumed e.V.<ref name="Karawane86ff">Jarzombek, Dieter; Weigle, Peter; Strohschein, Barbara: Die weiße Karawane. Vision und Realität einer Lebensschule. Norderstedt 2005. p. 86ff</ref>, for whom Medicinehorse also gave lectures at a congress.  

There are two different camps in which he participated regularly. One of these was organised at the premises of Forsthaus Scheuren in West Germany which has been going on for years; the earliest advertisement still to be found online dates back to the year 2000.<ref>www.lichtinfo.net/links/Schamanismus/ accessed 15/07/2013</ref><ref>www.ksta.de/region/schwitzen-und-meditieren-wie-die-crow-indianer,15189102,14565832.html accessed 15/07/2013</ref> The other camp took place in the North of Germany at the premises of an association by the name of Calumed e.V.<ref name="Karawane86ff">Jarzombek, Dieter; Weigle, Peter; Strohschein, Barbara: Die weiße Karawane. Vision und Realität einer Lebensschule. Norderstedt 2005. p. 86ff</ref>, for whom Medicinehorse also gave lectures at a congress.  

Another series of summer camps was organised by Calumed e.V., a non-profit organisation:<br>

Another series of summer camps was organised by Calumed e.V., a non-profit organisation:<br>

''“Calumed e.V. was founded in 1986 and is a politically neutral, non-denominational non-profit association for adult education, health promotion and international understanding.  

''“Calumed e.V. was founded in 1986 and is a politically neutral, non-denominational non-profit association for adult education, health promotion and international understanding.  

''With our educational journeys, through national and international exchanges, with our educational courses, seminars, and projects, we wish to combine the individual's striving for self-fulfilment and growth with an ecological ethic. We support the development of personal and social visions and promote their implementation in everyday life.“''<ref>http://calumed.de/verein/philosophie.php accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

''With our educational journeys, through national and international exchanges, with our educational courses, seminars, and projects, we wish to combine the individual's striving for self-fulfilment and growth with an ecological ethic. We support the development of personal and social visions and promote their implementation in everyday life.“''<ref>calumed.de/verein/philosophie.php accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

Their history mentions a first summer camp in 1990, and more camps for the following years, as well as additional youth camps during the 1990ies.  

Their history mentions a first summer camp in 1990, and more camps for the following years, as well as additional youth camps during the 1990ies.  

In 1994 already, Medicinehorse gave a lecture at an established Newage congress of psychic healers.<ref>https://vikas.de/LEXIKON/Dachverband%20Geistiges%20Heilen.html accessed</ref>

In 1994 already, Medicinehorse gave a lecture at an established Newage congress of psychic healers.<ref>https://vikas.de/LEXIKON/Dachverband%20Geistiges%20Heilen.html accessed</ref>

In October 2006, Medicinehorse also did a lecture at a congress organised by Calumed e.V., titled „Spirituality and Healing“. He made an appearance along well-known Newage providers like Fabio Ramirez and Sabine Lichtenfels, ex-member of ZEGG and then a member of Tamera in Portugal.<ref>http://calumed.de/kongress/kongress-2006.php accessed 15/072013</ref> According to a report on the congress written by Leila Dregger (another member of Tamera), Medicinehorse lectured on the healing ceremonies of the Crow Nation.<ref>http://calumed.de/media/dokumente/essays/spiritualitaet_und_heilung_v_leila_dregger.pdf accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

In October 2006, Medicinehorse also did a lecture at a congress organised by Calumed e.V., titled „Spirituality and Healing“. He made an appearance along well-known Newage providers like Fabio Ramirez and Sabine Lichtenfels, ex-member of ZEGG and then a member of Tamera in Portugal.<ref>calumed.de/kongress/kongress-2006.php accessed 15/072013</ref> According to a report on the congress written by Leila Dregger (another member of Tamera), Medicinehorse lectured on the healing ceremonies of the Crow Nation.<ref>calumed.de/media/dokumente/essays/spiritualitaet_und_heilung_v_leila_dregger.pdf accessed 16/07/2013</ref>

===Sun Dances, Vision Quests and other ceremonies for Europeans===

===Sun Dances, Vision Quests and other ceremonies for Europeans===

:''Wolfsklan works with ancient, traditional rituals of the white Buffalo Calf Woman whose healing and visionary spirit also carries and supports Wolfsklan.<br>

:''Wolfsklan works with ancient, traditional rituals of the white Buffalo Calf Woman whose healing and visionary spirit also carries and supports Wolfsklan.<br>

:''Among these rituals are the Sacred Pipe, the sweatlodge, the Vision Quest, Talking Circles, the Medicine Wheel, the Give-Away Ceremony, Spirit Walks and many more ceremonies […] <br>

:''Among these rituals are the Sacred Pipe, the sweatlodge, the Vision Quest, Talking Circles, the Medicine Wheel, the Give-Away Ceremony, Spirit Walks and many more ceremonies […] <br>

:''In Wolfsklan, we are practicing living together in a tribe, that means everything which happens will be supported by all persons present for the wellbeing of all.“''<ref name="alivio">http://www.alivio-hilft.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/WOLFSKLAN-Sommercamp-2010-Sirianus.pdf accessed 15/07/2013</ref>

:''In Wolfsklan, we are practicing living together in a tribe, that means everything which happens will be supported by all persons present for the wellbeing of all.“''<ref name="alivio">www.alivio-hilft.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/WOLFSKLAN-Sommercamp-2010-Sirianus.pdf accessed 15/07/2013</ref>

The text refers to several indigenous traditions and alleged prophecies and mixes them. Despite their claim not to be affiliated to any particular tradition or religion, Wolfsklan clearly practices indigenous ceremonies, of the Plains nations in particular, besides other alleged ceremonies presented as indigenous in the Newage scene, like a Medicine Wheel ceremony, or Talking Circles.

The text refers to several indigenous traditions and alleged prophecies and mixes them. Despite their claim not to be affiliated to any particular tradition or religion, Wolfsklan clearly practices indigenous ceremonies, of the Plains nations in particular, besides other alleged ceremonies presented as indigenous in the Newage scene, like a Medicine Wheel ceremony, or Talking Circles.

Walter on his part is „initiating“ more persons and also refering clientele to Medicinehorse's Sundance in Montana, as becomes evident from this lady's website:

Walter on his part is „initiating“ more persons and also refering clientele to Medicinehorse's Sundance in Montana, as becomes evident from this lady's website:

:''“Having been initiated by Matthias Walter, a shaman who since long has been following the messages of White Buffalo Woman, I did a Vision Quest and have done the Sundance (Montana 2011), and I have also been authorised by Chief Larson Medicinehorse (Lakota/Crow) to pour water.“''<ref name="blume-des-lebens">http://die-blume-des-lebens.ch/jm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=16 accessed 15/07/2013</ref>

:''“Having been initiated by Matthias Walter, a shaman who since long has been following the messages of White Buffalo Woman, I did a Vision Quest and have done the Sundance (Montana 2011), and I have also been authorised by Chief Larson Medicinehorse (Lakota/Crow) to pour water.“''<ref name="blume-des-lebens">die-blume-des-lebens.ch/jm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=16 accessed 15/07/2013</ref>

====White Eagle Clan====

====White Eagle Clan====