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On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing - People of Color making a difference in psychedelic healing.

On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing

NiCole Buchanan, a clinical psychologist and professor at Michigan State University, spoke to Ali McGhee about the need for equity models in psychedelic healing spaces. Buchanan, whose area of clinical expertise is dealing with complex trauma, asserts that people of color have a legitimate wariness of the medical system due to the systemic injustices that they have experienced. In order to bring these people into psychedelic spaces responsibly, a more equitable process for clinical research that also honors legacy and lineage practitioners must be put into place.
An interview with Sonya Faber On Racial Trauma, Social Justice, Mentorship, and Psychedelic Healing for People of Color

On Racial Trauma, Social Justice, Mentorship, and Psychedelic Healing for People...

Sonya Faber, member of Chacruna's Board of Directors, sits down with Ali McGhee to discuss her experiences as a Black woman in pharmaceutical and psychedelic spaces. Faber touches on topics ranging from the whiteness of the psychology profession to the roll of power in policies related to psychedelics.
Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas End of Year Report 2022

Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI) End of Year Report...

Chacruna launched the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI) in April 2021 as a community-directed biocultural conservation program. Read ahead to find out what the initiative accomplished in 2022, including fundraising, community partnerships, and community advisorships.
trans and gender affirming psychedelic healthcare

Why is Gender-Affirming Care Needed in the Psychedelic Space?

Transgender and gender non-conforming people have long been marginalized within the medical system, and the psychedelic renaissance is no exception. In order to ensure that these individuals have access to psychedelic therapy, steps need to be taken to improve gender-affirming care in psychedelic spaces. This booklet from SoundMind offers a guide for offering trans-affirming care for medical professionals and healers.
Fourth Conference Indigenous Ayahuasca

Declaration of The 4th Brazilian Indigenous Ayahuasca Conference

The Fourth Indigenous Ayahuasca Conference met in September 2022 in Brazil. At the conference, Indigenous members crafted a letter outlining their opinions and desires concerning Indigenous nations, as well as ayahuasca use and management.

How My Great Aunt and Uncle Supported Black Power and Exposed...

Wesley Bellanca reflects on his great aunt and uncle who supported the Black Panthers and exposed the CIA in the 60s. He interviews their daughter and he explores the overlap between the psychedelic revolution and political movement of the 60s. In doing so, he gains a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement.

Rediscovering Our Ancestral Roots of Exploration

In this beautifully articulated personal essay, Joseph McCowan reflects on his ancestral roots as a Black person in the United States and the historical relationship with the land, sacred plants, and the psychedelic renaissance. He describes a future of liberation and breaking of the oppressive chains that have confined Black people for centuries.

Missing in Action: Where are all the White Allies?

This article thoroughly defines the concept of White allyship and presents misconceptions and issues surrounding this concept. In looking through many research articles, Dana Strauss explains why White allies have been less present and explores steps that folks can take to become racial justice allies in this pivotal moment in history.

Real Reciprocity: The People Who Brought You Sacred Plant Medicine Need...

This speech, originally given by Artionka Capiberibe, Ph.D at Chacruna’s Religion and Psychedelics forum, takes a step away from the focus on sacred plants and emphasizes many struggles faced by Indigenous communities, particularly those in Brazil. It is important to educate ourselves on these issues in order to support Indigenous communities whose populations continue to suffer over time.

Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas: A Respectful Path Forward for...

While psychedelics become a part of the mainstream, many problems arise that negatively affect Indigenous peoples that have been using these plant medicines for thousands of years. Chacruna’s Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative is one way ensure that these Indigenous communities are supported financially and by providing education to non-Indigenous folks entering this booming field on the concept of reciprocity.
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