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She died in 2022.

I don't know who wrote this obituary. As always, remember that obituaries are not fact checked before publication.

Her birth name is not given. Parents not mentioned. No overt heritage claims. Other than "supported by multiple native elders throughout her life". Her husbands are not listed nor are the surnames of her children given.

"her sister Dr. Dolores Krieger" is not a bio sister.

OhShinnah Fast Wolf passed away on January 11th, 2022. She was 88 years old when she died of natural causes in a memory care facility in Columbia Falls, Montana.

She was born in Silverton Colorado in 1934 during the height of the Great Depression. During her life she traveled, adventured, and lived all over the United States. She was an amazing singer and song writer having performed at venues in Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City, amongst other locations. During her life she performed in the same clubs as Muddy Waters, Nick Gravenites and Michael Bloomfield. She was also involved with the Committee Theater in San Francisco and Chicago’s Second City Theatre. She performed at Carnegie Hall, with the artist Sting, and opened for Jerry Garcia on Jacques Cousteau’s ship the Calypso.

Starting in the 1970’s, OhShinnah studied and taught natural medicines, healing, environmental activism, and applied practical spirituality. She was a pioneer in the use of crystals and partnered with her sister Dr. Dolores Krieger to teach students crystal healing in combination with Therapeutic Touch.

OhShinnah was a delegate at to the United Nations conferences on the Human Environment, Spirituality, the Decolonization of Indigenous People, the World Conference of Spiritual Leaders, and as a ceremonialist at World Water Day. She spoke on environmental issues at the invitation of various governments.

OhShinnah was awarded the Nurse's in Transition Humanitarian Award, the Helen Caldecott Humanitarian Award for Women, the Noetic Science Institute Temple Award for Creative Altruism, and her name is inscribed on the Wall of Tolerance in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was exceptionally generous and was supported by multiple native elders throughout her life. Her legacy is carried on by her students worldwide and a memorial is planned near Molas Lake, Colorado, later 2022.

She was preceded in death by her Daughter Fawn, survived by her children James, Heather, and Kaiwie, grandchildren Sky Bear, Calico, Jamie, James, Autumn, Numa, and 11 great grandchildren.

https://www.buffalohillfh.com/obituaries/ohshinnah-fastwolf

As mentioned earlier in this thread there is a possibility that her birth first name is some variation of Johanna. Here is more:

When she was born, her father was asked what he wanted to call her. Oh Shinnah was not allowed by the government, so she was named “Johanna” (Jeanne) and then the government employee asked what the last name was, but in the Native American tradition of the time, there was none. Her father’s name was “Fast Wolf. So she was called Johanna Fastwolf. But everyone called her, and continues to call her, ‘Oh Shinnah.

https://aiglebleu.net/en/honouring-oh-shinnah-fastwolf/
https://web.archive.org/web/20250420181058/https://aiglebleu.net/en/honouring-oh-shinnah-fastwolf/

I don't think any of that story is true other than the probability of her first name being Johanna.

She is writing about dream catchers, dreams, etc.. here:

https://www.quora.com/profile/Jasmine-Battle-2

Her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeintheUSAart

2012:

Native American Dream Catchers for sale and to buy by Cherokee native american artist Jasmine Battle, For Sale, Wholesale / Retail, Dreamcatcher fundraisers, dream catcher fund raiser

It is hoped that you will use these dream catchers for inspiration, relaxation and meditation.  You can choose the right selection for your feng shui needs, color coordination and decor, gift giving needs  and/or car rear view decoration.

Ms. Battle is inspired by the various sports venues, color choices, candy flavors, color wishes and metaphysical properties of semi-precious stones.  The energy of colors and stones is a creation that should be shared through art form.  The chakra healing aspect is also considered with these art forms.  Color + stones + energy is a vital mix for a healthy transformation of natural resources.

Dream Catchers divert natural air flow into a positive energy.  Combined with the energy from semi-precious stones, metaphysical reaction creates a great gift of positive energy for use in feng shui and healing purposes.  Enjoy all the creations given by Ms. Battle for your use in your home, office and environment.

Available are many metaphysical stones for your personal dream catcher.  Some available but not limited to are: clear crystal quartz spheres and points, pearls, fluorite, amethyst, agate, citrine, cracked quartz, smokey quartz, rose quartz, coral, shells, pearls, hematite, Kyanite, lapis, sodalite, rubies, jade, emeralds, sapphires, wood....

If you need a particular stone, just call Ms. Battle.  She will surely try to locate that particular stone for your metaphysical dream catcher needs. Call 201-637-4137

Native American Cherokee Dream Catchers, Authentic, Beautiful, Cute, Pretty, Wholesale, Dreamcatcher Fundraisers, For Sale and to Buy dreamcatchers, black, white, red, blue, redskins, ravens, leopard, penguin, metaphysical, best price on the web!

https://web.archive.org/web/20121116080537/http://www.authenticdreamcatcherstudio.com/Dreamcatcher_2.html

There are several women sharing her name, so take care not to post about another one. Quite a few posts on Etys are hers.
This seems to be her too.
https://madeintheusadreamcatcherstudio.com/

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https://www.doi.gov/iacb/maryland-artist-sentenced-indian-arts-and-crafts-act-violations?fbclid=IwY2xjawJjfVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmzEM0DjJWQ1ZTAYgya5fjXJEPYX9df8bocTzHHFp--M8jI9tUrjqI_GNfCk_aem_aza-1zjfbvlBHanxqq-AYw
Maryland Artist Sentenced for Indian Arts and Crafts Act Violations 03/17/2025
Maryland – A Maryland artist, Jasmine Battle, pled guilty and was sentenced to 24 months of probation and a fine of $2,500.00 for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act by misrepresenting herself as a Native American and Cherokee when selling her artwork.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) began investigating Battle after the Indian Arts and Crafts Board received a complaint that Battle was misrepresenting herself as a Cherokee artist and that she was from the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which are federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma and North Carolina. Between approximately 2013 and 2020, Battle sold dreamcatchers through her online store, AUTHENTIC DREAM CATCHER STUDIO, claiming they were Authentic Cherokee dreamcatchers, when in fact, she was not an enrolled tribal member or had proof of Indian heritage.

USFWS/OLE Agents executed a federal search warrant at Battle’s residence. In addition to seizing evidence items associated with Battle’s business, agents seized feathers from birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

“Counterfeit Indian art, like Jasmine Battle’s dreamcatchers that she misrepresented and sold as Cherokee-made, tears at the very fabric of Indian culture, livelihoods, and communities,” stated U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board Director Meridith Stanton. “The Indian Arts and Crafts Board by statute is responsible for administering the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, an anti-counterfeiting law to protect Indian artists and consumers. Ms. Battle’s actions demean and rob authentic Indian artists who rely on the creation and sale of their artwork to put food on the table, make ends meet, and pass along these important cultural traditions and skills from one generation to the next. Her actions also undermine consumers’ confidence in the Indian art market nationwide. Due to the outstanding work of the Office of the U.S. Attorney-District of Maryland and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Indian Arts and Crafts Act Investigative Unit, Ms. Battle is being held accountable and the message is clear. For those selling counterfeit Indian art and craftwork it is important to know that wherever you are we will diligently work to find you and prosecute you under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.”

The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorneys’ Office in the District of Maryland.

Dawn Fitzpatrick is expected to play in a neo-nazi concert this April 2025.

The e-mail address to order tickets and to find out where the concert will take place in April 2025 (e-mail address made illegible by us above) contains a reference to Nazi Germany

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At the top of the bill, next to Ad Hominem, is the Canadian group Ifernach, with Dawn Fitzpatrick as its sole member. A man who doesn't like anti-fascists, as is evident in the song ATA on the cassette Murder Chaos Crematoria (from 2024). On it, Ifernach/Dawn Fitzpatrick sings (translated) : "Call me a racist, call me a Nazi. I'll be whatever you want me to be. Sieg Heil to you, Sieg Heil to what you preach, holy preacher of human rights. Black Metal War, disgrace of the race, weakened vulnerable bastards. We must atomize antifa, our heritage is destroyed and you march on our ruins, screaming for unity and peace, controlling like a police scene." Dawn Fitzpatrick also plays in others such as Aufnorden who uses a swastika on the cassette Unter dem Schnee and in Maeströ Cröque Mört who depicts the fascist Black Sun on the cover of Cuisine & Poésie Noire / Bourreau De Village .

Thiss from a Google translation from Dutch to English https://affverzet-wordpress-com.translate.goog/2025/03/12/zaterdag-26-april-2025-terug-neonazi-muziekconcert/?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Original https://affverzet.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/zaterdag-26-april-2025-terug-neonazi-muziekconcert/