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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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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T202159Z
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260503T203602
CREATED:20240604T171950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T165736Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T133000
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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:20260503T203602
CREATED:20240604T164611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T180209Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203602
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:20260503T203602
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:20260503T203602
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203602
CREATED:20240516T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T174832Z
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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:20260503T203602
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:20260503T203602
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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T133000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203602
CREATED:20240129T214747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T215008Z
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SUMMARY:How can we integrate Indigenous people into academic research on psychedelics?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Community Forum where we will delve into the intricacies of interethnic research\, the convergence and divergence of Indigenous worldviews and Western science\, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating Indigenous voices into academic research teams. We will discuss the co-creation of research teams that value Indigenous wisdom as legitimate knowledge systems and shift the mindset of western researchers to enable deeper collaboration with Indigenous approaches\, the limitations of western research methodologies and different ways in which Indigenous research be valued\, as well as the consequences of excluding Indigenous peoples from research with plant medicines. Our speakers will be Simon Ruffell\, Ph.D\, a psychiatrist\, ayahuasca researcher\, and student of curanderismo\, who has extensive experience working with Indigenous communities in the Amazon basin\, Jem Stone\, who is a We Al-li Facilitator\, Wayapa Wuurrk practitioner\, trainer and cultural consultant in psychedelic assisted therapies in Australia\, in this forum moderated by Glauber Assis\, Ph.D\, who is Associate Director of Chacruna Latinoamérica in Brazil.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/how-can-we-integrate-indigenous-people-into-academic-research-on-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T133000
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CREATED:20240129T214407Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Societies as Catalysts for Global Transformation
DESCRIPTION:As the psychedelic renaissance gains momentum\, new vibrant communities are popping up all over the world\, playing a pivotal role in fostering individual growth and driving collective professional transformation. This forum will discuss the crucial significance of these communities\, spotlighting the instrumental role played by the Global Psychedelic Society in bringing groups together and helping to strengthen local grassroots organizations. We will unravel the multifaceted contributions of psychedelic societies\, serving as local hubs that not only facilitate knowledge exchange but also amplify global voices\, empower local communities individuals\, spread education and shape the trajectory of the movement’s future. Join us for an engaging conversation with experts Mareesa Stertz\, Jessica ‘Jaz’ Cadoch\, and Matt Gillespie\, moderated by Mike Margolies.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/psychedelic-societies-as-catalysts-for-global-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203602
CREATED:20240129T214030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T214320Z
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SUMMARY:From Reciprocity to Sovereignty: Sacred Plants Conservation and Community
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) attempts to address the profound gap between the promises of psychedelics as defined by the mainstream and the needs of Indigenous and local communities. What does “reciprocity” mean in response to the colonial structures of increasingly globalized plant medicine spaces? How can relational ontologies inform a different way of building community autonomy to challenge systems of exploitation and alienation? How do we properly give back\, integrate\, and act? What are the promises and limitations of “Access and Benefit Sharing”? We hope to explore different strategies for working towards a process of reciprocity in the corporate\, non-profit\, therapeutic and ceremonial contexts. Join us in this conversation with speakers Dr. Glauber Loures de Assis\, who is Associate Director of Chacruna Latinoamérica in Brazil\, Joseph Mays\, MSc\, who is Program Director of Chacruna’s Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI)\, and Dr. Bia Labate\, who is Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/from-reciprocity-to-sovereignty-sacred-plants-conservation-and-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T133000
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CREATED:20230608T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T182240Z
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SUMMARY:What do you know about Psychedelics for Addiction and Recovery?
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URL:https://chacruna.net/event/what-do-you-know-about-psychedelics-for-addiction-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Forum
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