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SUMMARY:Black Psychedelics: A Weapon for the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for an inspiring conversation at the intersection of psychedelics\, Black liberation\, and collective transformation. This Community Forum will explore how entheogens can support movements for racial justice\, community healing\, and radical imagination. Grounded in both lived experience and historical insight\, our speakers will examine how psychedelics might move beyond personal wellness to become tools of collective empowerment and spiritual revolution. Together\, we’ll explore urgent questions such as: How can the “Psychedelic Renaissance” serve the needs of Black and BIPOC communities? What obstacles stand in the way of mass participation and healing? Can entheogenic practices help us reclaim power beyond the political realm\, and even beyond the self? What models from history can guide us today? And what does liberation actually look like\, within and without? Speakers include Dr. Nicholas Powers\, author of Black Psychedelic Revolution and a longtime commentator on race\, politics\, and psychoanalysis; Sia Henry\, lawyer\, abolitionist\, and senior policy associate at MAPS working at the intersection of criminal justice reform and psychedelic equity; and Soi Kene Witan\, Shipibo-trained plant medicine practitioner and educator\, exploring Black identity and healing through Indigenous Amazonian traditions.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/black-psychedelics-a-weapon-for-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T143000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Heritage and Pharmacology of the Eleusinian Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nJoin us for a deep dive into the cultural\, spiritual\, and scientific legacy of the Eleusinian Mysteries\, one of the most enduring ritual traditions of the ancient world. This Community Forum will explore the intersection of mythology\, entheogenic pharmacology\, and Greek cultural heritage\, asking how modern research into the kykeon – the sacred psychoactive brew at the heart of the Mysteries – can inform contemporary understandings of altered states\, healing\, and epistemic justice. Together\, we’ll explore key questions such as: What can the Eleusinian Mysteries teach us about initiation\, secrecy\, and transformation? Can ancient psychospiritual frameworks help shape today’s psychedelic science and therapeutic practices? What are the ethical implications of reviving sacred rites in a modern Greek and global context? Speakers include Eleana Baskouta\, cultural strategist and Co-Founder of Elkeen\, the Hellenic Center for Entheogenic Research; Dr. Evangelos Dadiotis\, pharmacologist and researcher of ancient psychedelics; Nikos Katsaounis\, storyteller and systems thinker exploring myth and altered states; and Romanos Antonopoulos\, natural product chemist bridging ethnobotany and pharmacognosy.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/cultural-heritage-and-pharmacology-of-the-eleusinian-mysteries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20250714T191739Z
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SUMMARY:What Does Mindful Consumption of Cannabis Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to Chacruna’s upcoming Community Forum\, which will explore the evolving landscape of cannabis use in today’s society. This discussion will challenge outdated models of cannabis prohibition and treatment\, and instead foster nuanced\, safety-based conversations about mindful and moderate consumption. How can we approach cannabis more like exercise – acknowledging both its benefits and its risks? In what ways has prohibition-driven “all or nothing” thinking prevented realistic dialogues about cannabis use? With a growing array of products and easier access than ever before\, how can American adults find balance and moderation amidst the marketing and normalization of consumption? Furthermore\, how do new product forms like edibles and vape pens\, and the increasing prevalence of multiple daily use\, shape our relationships with cannabis? We will also discuss how traditional substance use treatment models often fall short for cannabis users\, and why new approaches – rooted in harm reduction and the recognition that cannabis can have real benefits – are essential for addressing Cannabis Use Disorder without erasing the positive aspects of cannabis use. Join us as we hear from Amanda Reiman\, a longtime researcher\, educator – holding a PhD in Social Welfare from the University of California\, Berkeley – and founder of Personal Plants\, an educational platform dedicated to cultivating healthy\, balanced relationships with cannabis. Also joining us is Owen Wheeler\, a Master’s student in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation at UW Madison and Chacruna’s Education Program Intern. Let’s come together to rethink the story of cannabis and uncover paths to mindful\, moderate use.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/what-does-mindful-consumption-of-cannabis-look-like/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:The Psychedelic Press: Navigating Censorship\, Ethics\, and the Market
DESCRIPTION:This community forum will explore the evolving ecosystem of psychedelic publishing and the critical role media plays in shaping public discourse\, ethical frameworks\, and cultural narratives around psychedelics. As interest in psychedelics rapidly expands\, the need for thoughtful\, responsible\, and financially sustainable platforms – across books\, journalism\, and academic journals – has never been more urgent. Together\, our speakers will reflect on the challenges of peer review\, the ethics of mainstreaming\, and the tensions between credibility\, accessibility\, and market pressures. We will explore questions such as: How has the publishing landscape responded to the resurgence of psychedelics after decades of prohibition? What are the ongoing challenges with censorship on social media? How do we balance financial sustainability with editorial integrity? What is still missing in the psychedelic publishing space\, and who remains underserved? Join us in conversation with Deborah Parrish Snyder\, co-owner and publisher of Synergetic Press\, and publishing partner of MAPS; Attila Szabo\, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychedelic Studies and Research Fellow at the University of Oslo; and Shelby Hartman\, Co-Founder and CEO of DoubleBlind\, whose work sits at the intersection of investigative journalism\, psychedelics\, and cultural critique. Please join us!
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/the-psychedelic-press-navigating-censorship-ethics-and-the-market/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:Psychedelics and Attachment: Fundamentals\, Implications\, and New Frontiers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this dialogue that delves into the exciting intersections between psychedelics and attachment theory\, exploring both the foundational aspects and the novel implications of their convergence. Our speakers will unpack the fundamental concepts of attachment theory and its key terminology\, laying the grounds for a deeper dive into the forum’s topic. They will also pivot into attachment-and-psychedelic research up to date (its promise and implications)\, as well as present ongoing innovative theoretical and empirical research projects pertinent to the topic at hand. This forum is designed for both seasoned researchers and newcomers to the field\, providing a comprehensive overview of where psychedelic-and-attachment research stands today and where it might head in the future. You’ll hear from Esenia Cassidy\, an interdisciplinary psychedelic researcher who is a co-founder of The Psychedelic Humanities Lab; and Chris Stauffer\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University and co-founder of the Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/psychedelics-and-attachment-fundamentals-implications-and-new-frontiers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:When the Feds Come A-Knocking: Psychedelic Churches and the Law
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 16th\, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\nJoin us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of psychedelic churches and U.S. law\, focusing on religious protections for ayahuasca and other plant medicines. We’ll explore whether these churches should apply for DEA exemption permits or operate without approval\, the high costs of litigating against the government\, and what the future holds for ayahuasca churches in the U.S. Our conversation will also address who decides what qualifies as a “sufficiently religious” practice for legal protection\, the balance between practitioners’ rights and responsibilities\, and how governmental interests in enforcing the Controlled Substances Act affect these religious practices. We will examine whether using multiple sacred substances in ceremonies could hinder religious exemptions and what the Jensen v. Utah County case means for religious freedom. This forum will offer valuable perspectives on how religious freedom and plant medicine practices could evolve within the current legal framework. You’ll hear from our speakers\, including Martha J. Hartney\, a private practice attorney and drug policy reform advocate. She is Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants Advisor and the first steward of the Religious Use Subcommittee of the Psychedelic Bar Association. Allison Hoots\, an attorney advising churches on the religious use of sacraments\, Chacruna’s Law and Drug Policy Reform Advisor and the lead author of Chacruna’s Guide to RFRA and Best Practices for Psychedelic Plant Medicine Churches. Lastly\, William Barzee\, a criminal defense attorney with extensive ayahuasca-related case experience\, has secured religious freedom-based dismissals of federal charges and advocated for ayahuasca use during federal probation. \n 
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/when-the-feds-come-a-knocking-psychedelic-churches-and-the-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:Hollers & Horizons: Psychedelics in Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 5th\, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\nJoin us for a critical conversation about Appalachia’s place in the psychedelic movement. This mountain region\, crossing 13 states in the Eastern U.S\, has long been subjected to extractive industry\, marginalization\, appropriation\, and misunderstanding by the outside world. Within the ancient mountains\, however\, a diversity of traditions connect people to one another – and to the landscape – through rich placekeeping and storytelling practices and resilient\, innovative micro-cultures. Similarly\, psychedelics\, and the communities that use them traditionally\, have their own place-connected histories\, which have repeatedly been misinterpreted\, marginalized\, or erased. This Community Forum will highlight parallels in the two regions\, as well as Appalachia’s unique\, currently untapped potential within the psychedelic movement. Appalachia’s diversity\, which includes Indigenous wisdom\, Affrilachian expression\, the veins of Scots-Irish storytelling\, ballad-swapping\, Appalachian Trail stories\, and hunting and land stewarding practices\, supports a cultural ecosystem characterized by hyperlocal community activation\, connection\, and resilience. You’ll hear from Justin Moore\, scholar\, mental health therapist-in-training\, and CEO of Appalachian Psychedelic Society (APS); Dr. Ali McGhee\, a scholar\, psychedelic journalist\, and CCO of APS; and Dr. Raymond Turpin\, Clinical Director for The Pearl Institute (in Waynesville\, North Carolina) and President of the Board of Directors\, and Co-Principal Investigator of The Pearl MDMA Project\, as we discuss how to unlock the potential of Appalachia to ensure the success and longevity of the psychedelic movement.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/hollers-horizons-psychedelics-in-appalachia/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T133000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Integrity in Plant Medicine (Free Community Forum)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 26th\, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\nWe are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring conversation on ethical plant medicine facilitation\, justice-informed practices\, and integrity in the psychedelic field.\n\nJoin us for this powerful conversation with an esteemed panel of speakers: Bia Labate\, Jamie Beachy\, Henrique Antunes\, Nidia Olvera\, Bruno Gomes\, Stephanie Stewart\, and Alejandra Barajas.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/cultivating-integrity-in-plant-medicine-free-community-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20250108T160538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T165207Z
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SUMMARY:Racism\, implicit bias and microaggressions in psychedelics: A call to action
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22th\, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST \nJoin us for a critical conversation addressing the pressing issues of racism\, implicit bias\, and microaggressions within the psychedelic field. This forum brings together thought leaders\, researchers\, and practitioners to explore the intersection of systemic inequities and psychedelic-assisted therapies\, aiming to identify actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive\, equitable\, and culturally competent psychedelic ecosystem. Ignoring issues of racism and bias stagnates progress and limits the transformative potential of psychedelic therapies; this forum calls on the psychedelic community to take collective action to ensure the field evolves with equity\, inclusion\, and safety at its core. Speakers include Monnica Williams\, a clinical psychologist\, disparities researcher\, diversity instructor\, and university educator who is Chacruna’s Racial Equity and Access Advisor\, and NiCole T. Buchanan\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University\, Clinical Director of Alliance Psychological Associates and part of the Advisory Board of the Chacruna Institute. The discussion will be moderated by Sonya Faber\, who holds a Master’s in Neurobiology from Brown University and is member of the Board Directors of the Chacruna Institute.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/racism-bias-microagressions-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T133000
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SUMMARY:Psychedelics Legality and Ethics in Colorado: Where We Are vs. Where We Want to Be
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 15th\, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\nWe are delighted to invite you to Chacruna’s first Community Forum of 2025\, which will explore the evolving landscape of religious and spiritual uses of natural medicines in Colorado. This discussion will examine the complexities surrounding state regulation of psychedelics\, alongside diverse ethical and self-regulatory challenges within the psychedelic community. How can the sincerity of self-proclaimed ceremonial leaders be assessed? How can we safely integrate psychedelic care without jeopardizing sincere ceremonial practices under federal law? And how should the state track adverse events in underground psychedelic contexts without putting people at legal risk at the federal level? Should state agencies in Colorado be more intentional in defining what qualifies as a ceremony? Join us as we hear from an esteemed panel of speakers: Jamie Beachy\, a professional chaplain\, spiritual care educator\, and ethics consultant with expertise in palliative care\, hospice\, and trauma care; Matthew Brockmeier\, an attorney specializing in controlled substances within healthcare and wellness contexts\, as well as drug policy reform; Taylor West\, the executive director of the Healing Advocacy Fund and a leading figure in the emerging fields of psychedelic and cannabis policy reform; and Karina Bashir\, an accomplished attorney and thought leader focusing on the intersection of law\, business ethics\, and psychedelics.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/psychedelics-legality-and-ethics-in-colorado-where-we-are-vs-where-we-want-to-be/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20241218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20241218T133000
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Massachusetts Ballot Campaign: What Happened and What’s Next?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 18th\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\nWe invite you to join us for an in-depth exploration of the recent Massachusetts ballot campaign and its implications for drug policy reform. This Community Forum will dive into the recent Massachusetts ballot campaign as we unpack its outcomes and explore the future of drug policy reform. This forum will highlight key insights from post-election voter surveys\, lessons learned from the campaign\, and a forward-looking perspective on what’s next for Massachusetts\, the nation\, and other states pursuing similar initiatives. You’ll hear from our speakers\, Stefanie Jones who is a seasoned drug policy reform advocate supporting progressive harm reduction\, drug education\, and drug policy initiatives. She recently co-founded Open Circle Alliance. Jared Moffat has been leading coalitions to reform harmful and punitive drug policies for 12 years. He has been part of 15 campaigns to pass statewide legislation and currently helps lead New Approach Advocacy Fund’s policy efforts across several states. Ismail Ali is the Director of Policy & Advocacy for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alchemy Community Therapy Center.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/lessons-from-the-massachusetts-ballot-campaign-what-happened-and-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20241204T133000
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SUMMARY:The Fight to Advance Psilocybin Therapy for Life-Threatening Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4th\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PST\n  \nJoin our discussion on the groundbreaking efforts to establish federal safe harbor forChacruna Institutepsilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals with life-threatening conditions. We’ll explore the current legal status of psilocybin as a Schedule I substance\, the challenges this poses for access to therapy\, and potential pathways for change\, including the Right to Try Act and rescheduling efforts. We’ll also delve into the significant litigation\, AIMS et al v. DEA\, and its impact on inspiring federal bills like the Right to Try Clarification Act and the Breakthrough Therapies Act. This is a critical conversation about expanding treatment options and improving access to innovative therapies. This community forum will feature Sunil Kumar\, integrative palliative care and rehabilitation medicine physician\, co-founder and co-director of AIMS Institute in Seattle; Shane Pennington\, a former law clerk to federal judges that counsels clients facing complex regulatory issues; and Britt Rollins\, co-founder of the National Psychedelics Association and a seasoned communications strategist in healthcare.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/the-fight-to-advance-psilocybin-therapy-for-life-threatening-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Shamanic Knowledge Systems\, Art and Creative Processes
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 27th\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PST \nIn our next Community Forum we are diving into the entangled topics of art\, literature\, Amazonian shamanism\, and Indigenous knowledge\, cosmologies\, and traditions. Pedro de Niemeyer Cesarino will lay out his unique trajectory as an anthropologist and writer\, his research with Marubo Indigenous people from the Amazon\, and his literary work. What are the relations between art and anthropology? What are the ties between ethnology and fiction literature? How did his literary production dialogue with his research on shamanism and Amazonian narratives? Among several books he has published “Oniska: Poética do Xamanismo na Amazônia” (Oniska: the Poetry of Shamanism in the Amazon)\, an ethnographic research project on cosmology\, shamanism and poetics. Pedro has a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (National Museum\, UFRJ) and is currently a professor at the University of São Paulo. Our interviewer for this forum is Bia Labate\, who has a Ph.D. in Anthropology (Unicamp) and is the Executive Director of Chacruna Institute.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/indigenous-shamanic-knowledge-systems-art-and-creative-processes/
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
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SUMMARY:What Does Psychedelic Medicine Owe the Underground?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT \nWith Joanna Kempner\, Tehseen Noorani\, and Nicolas Langlitz. \nThis upcoming forum will examine the compelling case of the Clusterbusters\, a group of ordinary individuals debilitated by excruciating cluster headaches who developed their own treatment using home-grown psilocybin mushrooms. The forum will explore how such mutual-aid networks address the needs of patients overlooked by for-profit healthcare models and traditional drug development. It will also consider the role psychedelics play in alleviating the emotional and psychological suffering that often accompanies chronic pain. Speakers will discuss critical questions around how these decentralized\, patient-led approaches to psychedelic therapy might serve as models for broader healthcare transformation. In addition\, the forum will explore the ethics of “naturalistic research” or “cyberbotany” (where academics collect experiential data from online psychedelic communities)\, as well as the moral considerations of developing and distributing psychedelics within the underground\, while resisting commodification in a capitalist system. The discussion will feature Joanna Kempner\, author of “Psychedelic Outlaws” and an award-winning sociologist of science\, medicine\, and inequality; Tehseen Noorani\, a critical social scientist with interests in the phenomenology\, epistemology\, and therapeutic potential of psychedelic and ‘psychotic’ experiences; and Nicolas Langlitz\, a medical doctor by training\, as well as an anthropologist and historian of science and medicine. Join us for this thought-provoking dialogue on what the aboveground might owe the underground? \n 
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-psychedelic-medicine-underground/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240815T202614Z
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SUMMARY:The Collapse of Soul Quest: What Happened?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PST. $10 \nHow did a well-known ayahuasca church\, Soul Quest\, unravel\, and what does it say about the state of the psychedelic movement today? We will discuss the rise and fall of this church\, what the DEA review process revealed\, the dramatic recent developments\, and how the events surrounding it can potentially impact the broader psychedelic movement in the U.S. Where does plant medicine fit in the spiritual landscape moving forward? What lessons can be learned from this story? We will feature personal reflections and expert insights from Ron McNutt\, who is steward of the Litigation and Advocacy Committee of the Psychedelic Bar Association; Mattha Busby\, who is a journalist specializing in drug policy and the history of drugs based in Vancouver\, Canada; and Rob Heffernan\, who and independent researcher in the ayahuasca field and part of the Sacred Plant Alliance’s board\, and Martha J. Hartney\, who is a private practice attorney in Colorado and member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. This forum will be a space for open conversation on balancing growth with responsibility in the evolving psychedelic ecosystem. Join us for this timely and critical discussion to inform and inspire action!
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240604T172856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T185700Z
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SUMMARY:Co-Creating culturally tailored healthcare with the Urban Indigenous Collective
DESCRIPTION:September 18th\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT  $10 \nModerated by Joseph Mays\, Dominique Morisano\, Margaret Robinson\, and Christine McCleave \n \nExplore 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.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/co-creating-culturally-tailored-healthcare-with-the-urban-indigenous-collective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240604T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195012Z
UID:126505-1723032000-1723037400@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:The Healing Power of Ayahuasca and Film
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful conversation with award-winning artist and filmmaker Maxi Cohen as she unveils the profound impact ayahuasca has had on her creative journey. Hear firsthand how this sacred medicine has transformed her life and fueled her passion for storytelling through the medium of film. Explore the inspiration behind her captivating films about ayahuasca (including the groundbreaking documentary From Shock to Awe\, Ayahuasca Diaries and The Holy Give Me) and her latest project “A Movement in Water\,” which deeply connects with her ayahuasca experiences. The forum will also examine her involvement with the Brazilian ayahuasca religion Santo Daime\, highlighting cultural differences and filming experiences in Brazil and beyond. Moderating the forum will be Ana Flecha\, a researcher exploring the Santo Daime bailado\, a central dance practice of the religion\, who is revealing neocolonial biases in intellectual debates around and practices with these medicines.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240604T171950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T165736Z
UID:126503-1721217600-1721223000@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:Judaism is Psychedelic: How psychedelics are Rekindling Jewish Practice and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion on the growing intersection of Judaism and Psychedelics\, and its role in the renewal of Judaism through altered states of consciousness. We’ll explore how psychedelics are changing Jewish culture and how Judaism itself is becoming an expression of and a container for psychedelic experiences. We’ll also discuss the role of Judaism as a form of set and setting\, providing a framework for psychedelic preparation and integration. This community forum will be led by Madison Margolin\, an author\, journalist\, editor\, consultant\, educator\, and a reference for the Jewish-Psychedelic universe. The interviewer in this forum will be Henrique Antunes\, who has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of São Paulo (2019)\, and is the coordinator of the Ayahuasca Community Committee of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240617T185037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T171548Z
UID:126645-1720612800-1720618200@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Timelines and Controversies
DESCRIPTION:Explore the future of mental health treatment in our upcoming forum dedicated to MDMA-assisted therapy. We’ll dive into critical topics such as evaluating efficacy in experiential treatments\, assessing the combined value of psychotherapy and medicine\, and comparing risks between daily versus intermittent dosing regimens. Gain insights into FDA considerations for unmet medical needs and the resistance encountered in adopting innovative healthcare paradigms. Our panel features Jamie Beachy PhD\, MDiv\, a professional chaplain and ethics consultant involved in MAPS Phase 3 clinical trials\, Ingmar Gorman\, PhD\, CEO of Fluence\, a leader in psychedelic education\, and Scott Shannon\, who works at Wholeness Center\, a comprehensive integrative mental health clinic in Fort Collins\, Colorado as a psychiatrist\, acupuncturist and researcher. The discussion will be moderated by Stephanie Stewart\, who is a holistic psychiatrist who brings a spiritual\, environmental\, and social justice perspective to her work. She is also a member of Chacruna’s Board of Directors and serves also on the Racial Equity and Access Committee.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240604T164611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T180209Z
UID:126501-1720008000-1720013400@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:What do you know about the anthropological contributions of Mead and Bateson to psychedelics?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating forum exploring the pioneering work of Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson before psychedelics\, their Boasian anthropology influence\, and their roles as public intellectuals during the Cold War. Discover their interactions with early psychedelic researchers\, the impact of major foundations like Macy\, Rockefeller\, and Ford\, and their personal acquaintance with psychedelics. We’ll also delve into the significance of 1950s psychedelic research compared to the 1960s and discuss the controversial MKULTRA program. Speakers include Benjamin Breen\, an associate professor of history at UC Santa Cruz\, and Patrick Farrell\, historian and member of Chacruna’s Chronicles editorial team\, and instructor at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies. Don’t miss this chance to delve into the fascinating intersection of anthropology\, public thought\, and psychedelics!
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/community-forum-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240613T184444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T184605Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring psychedelics and mental health care in Islam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking exploration at the intersection of Islam\, psychedelics\, and mental health. We will discuss the diverse Islamic practices\, the historical bond between Islam and medicine\, and the nuanced attitudes of Muslim communities towards psychedelics. This forum will engage in discussions on bridging psychedelic research with Muslim communities\, integrating psychedelics into mental health care\, and the role of scholars and leaders in shaping perceptions. Our speakers include Alizeh Ahmad\, who is a PhD candidate in the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory University\, Salman Shaheen Ahmad\, who is a 5th-year student in the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Miami\, Fayzan Rab\, who is a Muslim-American\, future physician\, and psychedelic researcher\, in this forum will moderated by Henna Malik\, who iis a Pakistani-Muslim woman\, social media strategist\, and researcher.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/exploring-psychedelics-and-mental-health-care-in-islam/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240607T172647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T172759Z
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SUMMARY:What do you know about the legal cases fighting for the right to access therapeutic use of psilocybin?
DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion on the groundbreaking efforts to establish federal safe harbor for psilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals with life-threatening conditions. We’ll explore the current legal status of psilocybin as a Schedule I substance\, the challenges this poses for access to therapy\, and potential pathways for change\, including the Right to Try Act and rescheduling efforts. We’ll also delve into the significant litigation\, AIMS et al v. DEA\, and its impact on inspiring federal bills like the Right to Try Clarification Act and the Breakthrough Therapies Act. This is a critical conversation about expanding treatment options and improving access to innovative therapies. This community forum will be led by Kathryn L. Tucker\, a national leader in improving care for seriously ill patients\, with advocacy roles at organizations like the National Psychedelics Association and Compassion & Choices. Britt Rollins\, who is a co-founder of the National Psychedelics Association and a seasoned communications strategist in healthcare\, will be the interviewer in this forum.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/what-do-you-know-about-the-legal-cases-fighting-for-the-right-to-access-therapeutic-use-of-psilocybin/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240516T173331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T202624Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Reciprocity: Bridging Indigenous Rights\, Access and Benefit Sharing\, and Social Responsibility in Psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on navigating reciprocity in the psychedelics and plant medicine fields. Explore the application of ESG principles\, Indigenous reciprocity\, legal structures\, non-extractive finance options\, and access and benefit sharing. This comprehensive conversation will address legal and policy\, financial and business\, and cultural aspects\, including reflections on how to advance diversity and inclusion in the psychedelic eco-system. This community forum promises important insights for building a responsible and equitable future. Speakers include Sean T. McAllister\, an attorney specializing in regulatory and corporate law\, member of Chacruna’s board of Directors; Julia Mande\, co-founder of Common Field\, an organization supporting collective healing through bridge-building; Marc Ross\, founder and former executive director of Rock the Earth\, a national environmental advocacy organization that collaborates with the music industry; and Jason Wiener\, principal of the boutique law and business consulting practice and co-founder of Colorado Cooperative Developers.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/navigating-reciprocity-bridging-indigenous-rights-access-and-benefit-sharing-and-social-responsibility-in-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240516T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T174832Z
UID:126366-1716984000-1716989400@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:Creating relations with plant medicines beyond psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore the importance of cultivating deeper connections with plant medicines beyond psychedelics. Explore the significance of traditional protocols\, the importance of building relationships with all plants\, and the integral role of local ecosystems. Discover how embracing various plant relationships\, from culinary herbs to gardening\, enhances and complements psychedelic experiences. Examine the significance of language and culture in plant medicine practices. Our guest speakers are Angela Angel\, a multifaceted healing practitioner\, gardener\, artist\, medium/channeler\, and ceremonialist\, and Atava Garcia Swiecicki\, MA\, RH (AHG)\, a renowned herbalist\, author\, and educator.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/creating-relations-with-plant-medicines-beyond-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240227T182732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183022Z
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SUMMARY:How can we regulate non-medical uses of psychedelics?
DESCRIPTION:Join this community forum for an engaging discussion on the timely and pertinent topic of legal regulation of psychedelics for non-medical use. We’ll delve into why this focus is crucial at this juncture\, considering factors such as risk and usage behaviors that inform policy decisions. We’ll address concerns surrounding corporate capture and strategize ways to mitigate these risks. Our conversation will also explore the development of a market that prioritizes social equity\, including the role of religious and Indigenous use within this framework and alignment with international drug control laws. We’ll examine various regulatory models proposed to address these complex issues with Ester Kincová\, Public Affairs and Policy Manager\, and Steve Rolles\, Senior Policy Analyst\, both representing the UK-based independent charity Transform Drug Policy Foundation.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/how-can-we-regulate-non-medical-uses-of-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240412T010435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T231644Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Culture 2024 in Preview: Cultivating Change through Decolonial Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:As we approach The Bay Area’s Annual Spring Conference on Plant Medicines & Psychedelic Science\, Psychedelic Culture 2024\, we would like to offer space for some of the speakers\, Chacruna staff\, conference attendees and the general public to come together and explore some of the important conversations that will be held. Psychedelic Culture 2024 will platform Chacruna’s main initiatives: Indigenous Reciprocity & Decolonial Dialogues\, Psychedelic Justice\, Protection of Sacred Plants & Cultural Traditions\, and voices from the Global South. Our main motto for this conference is Cultivating Roots for Cultural Change. This community forum in particular will be joined with Christine Diindiisi McCleave\, who is an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Nation and will be speaking on a panel at the conference titled Who benefits from the Psychedelic ‘Renaissance’? Indigenous Reciprocity\, Decolonization\, and Plant Medicine Conservation\, Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart\, who is a member of Chacruna’s Racial Equity and Access Committee and will be speaking on a panel at the conference titled Shaping our Future: Ensuring equity and access in the psychedelic renaissance\, Joseph Mays\, who is Program Director of Chacruna’s Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) and will be moderating the panel featuring Christine at the conference\,  Allison Hoots\, who is a member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants and will be speaking on a panel at the conference titled Sacred Plant Alliance (SPA): Religious Freedom and Legal Protections in the Plant Medicine Space\, and moderator Alejandra Barajas\, who is the Program Coordinator for Chacruna Institute and who has been working hard in the trenches on the creation of the conference program to make it happen. This event will be free and give space for speakers to share their perspectives and stress the importance of the dialogues they will be participating in. We will also leave space for attendees to ask any questions regarding the conference.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/psychedelic-culture-2024-in-preview-cultivating-change-through-decolonial-dialogues/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240201T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T183910Z
UID:125334-1712145600-1712151000@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:Psychedelics\, Nagoya Protocol & Indigenous and Local Communities Rights: A Brazilian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:In this forum we will explore the geopolitics behind access and benefit sharing within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol. Discover the crucial role of Indigenous peoples and local communities\, their rights enshrined in Brazilian legislation\, and the challenges they face in protecting genetic resources for psychedelic use. We will delve into this complex terrain navigating the intersection of policy\, Indigenous knowledge\, and the psychedelic renaissance. Join us in this conversation with speakers Maira Smith\, who is a biologist and General Coordinator for Access and Traceability at the Brazilian Department of Genetic Heritage of the Ministry of the Environment\, Ana Luiza Arraes de Alencar Assis\, who is biologist and has a master’s at Plant Genetic Resources from Santa Catarina´s Federal University\, and Chris Byrnes\, who is a registered patent attorney at Calyx Law.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/nagoya-protocol-indigenous-rights-and-biodiversity-in-the-psychedelic-renaissance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240301T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T163645Z
UID:125573-1711540800-1711546200@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:Towards an ethical consensus for the field of psychedelics: The HOPE Consensus Statement
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the HOPE Consensus Statement. This pioneering document aims to help steer the future of psychedelics with a strong ethical compass\, highlighting psychedelic experiences beyond their medical use\, advocating for essential aftercare in clinical trials\, and exploring the innovative use in couples therapy. It’s a call to action for everyone interested in the ethical advancement of the psychedelic field. Join our speakers Brian D. Earp\, philosopher and neuroethicist based at Oxford\, and Eddie Jacobs\, Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities for this compelling Community Forum.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/towards-an-ethical-consensus-for-the-field-of-psychedelics-the-hope-consensus-statement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240305T183630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T183732Z
UID:125601-1710936000-1710941400@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:Traditions in Dialogue: Indigenous Wisdom and Psychedelic Research
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging community forum where we explore the intercultural dialogues\, co-creations and dissonances between Indigenous wisdom and cutting-edge psychedelic research. Together\, we will delve into the complexities of dialoguing traditional knowledge with modern scientific inquiry\, navigating challenges while fostering meaningful collaboration. Join our vision of a future where Indigenous voices play a central role in the psychedelic renaissance\, offering diverse insights for holistic healing and cultural renewal. Led by esteemed speakers Jimena Chalchi\, a Global Leadership researcher specializing in intercultural collaboration for mental\, spiritual\, and planetary health\, and Alejandra Barajas\, project coordinator and member of the Chacruna’s Women\, Gender Diversity\, and Sexual Minorities Working Group.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/traditions-in-dialogue-indigenous-wisdom-and-psychedelic-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190156
CREATED:20240214T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T174428Z
UID:125439-1710331200-1710336600@chacruna.net
SUMMARY:How can Sacred Ceremonial Practices and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Inform Each Other?
DESCRIPTION:Join us in exploring the fascinating intersection of sacred ceremonial practices and psychedelic psychotherapy. We’ll delve into the unique contributions these practitioners bring\, from their competency in working with spiritual material to their nuanced understanding of power dynamics and non-ordinary states of consciousness. Through interdisciplinary collaboration\, they offer a vital counterbalance to biomedical perspectives\, enriching psychotherapeutic models with the wisdom of ceremonial practices. Led by experts in the field\, including mental health consultant Ian Bodaken\, Co-founder of Modern Spirit\, Joe Tafur\, M.D.\, and Social Anthropology PhD candidate Emily Sinclair.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/how-can-sacred-ceremonial-practices-and-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-inform-each-other/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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