Juneau shamanism retreat leader’s financial, cultural and spiritual legitimacy challenged

A shamanic retreat in Juneau led by a Californian has caught Sealaska Heritage Institute’s attention. SHI learned about the Dance of the Deer Foundation’s retreat and asked them not to come to Juneau. Despite Sealaska Heritage’s objections, the company’s owner, Brant Secunda, continues to advertise for the June retreat. Part of the advertising includes a video on his website titled “Alaska: A Living Dream.” In the video, Secunda, wearing his signature dark felted cowbow hat, leads his clients through Juneau: They’re sitting on a beach with the Chilkat mountains in the distance, hiking on fern-edged trails and visiting Nugget Falls at the Mendenhall Glacier.

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