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Chacruna Institute

Chacruna promotes reciprocity in the psychedelic community, and supports the protection of sacred plants and cultural traditions. We advance psychedelic justice through curating critical conversations and uplifting the voices of women, queer people, Indigenous peoples, people of color, and the Global South in the field of psychedelic science.

Latest posts by Chacruna Institute (see all)

• Marketing Internship (OPEN) - June 12, 2025
• Press Release – Chacruna Receives $150,000 Grant from Kindred Trust - June 10, 2025
• Events Production Internship (OPEN) - June 10, 2025

September 18th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT  $10

Moderated by Joseph Mays, Dominique Morisano, Margaret Robinson, and Christine McCleave

Explore the pioneering work of how the Urban Indigenous Collective is reshaping mental healthcare within New York City’s urban Indigenous community amidst the burgeoning psychedelic renaissance. Gain insights into the multitude of Indigenous identities across the United States, the distinct challenges faced by urban-based pan-Indigenous communities in accessing healthcare, and discover UIC’s innovative approach to community-based participatory research. Join our enriching dialogue featuring speakers Sutton King and Ariel Richer, Co-Founders and Co-Directors of the Urban Indigenous Collective, with Joseph Mays, Program Director of Chacruna’s Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI), as moderator.

Psychonautic Judaism: The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Future of Judaism

Chacruna Institute - May 25, 2021

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development.  Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of  healing...

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