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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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SUMMARY:Course: Roots of Psychedelic Therapy - Shamanism\, Ritual and Traditional Uses of Sacred Plants - Live/Online
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPrice: $1\,100 \nThis course will be composed of a series of independent lectures taught by the Chacruna Institute’s team and affiliates. It will lay out the foundation of the use of sacred plants through historical\, cultural\, indigenous\, ‘traditional’ and contemporary lenses. We will explore topics such as shamanism in Amazonia\, peyote use among the Wixárika\, psilocybin use among the Mazatec\, iboga in Africa\, and many other cultural practices amongst other groups. We will discuss and analyze critical social issues such as globalization\, tourism\, cultural appropriation\, commodification\, patents\, reciprocity\, conservation\, legality\, ethics\, sexual abuse\, practitioner’s training and more. The course will create bridges between the worlds of ceremonies and psychedelic therapies. Students will learn how to incorporate this knowledge into their professional practices – either clinical or social science research\, work clients or ceremonial circles – as well as their personal lives. Through multiple perspectives and the rich histories and cultures of psychedelic plant medicines\, students will be able to deepen their understanding of the expanding future of psychedelic plant medicines in ways that are equitable\, safe\, and just\, and ways we can give back to and honor the cultures from which these practices stem. The course will be taught from an anthropological viewpoint that considers different cultures and peoples worthy of respect and considers their own perspective and values.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-roots-of-psychedelic-therapy-shamanism-ritual-and-traditional-uses-of-sacred-plants-live-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T143000
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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:20250619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:State Programs Happy Hour: CO x OR x NM
DESCRIPTION:Chacruna is Co-hosting The State Programs Happy Hour alongside the Healing Advocacy Fund on June 19\, during Psychedelic Science 2025. Join fellow licenseholders\, advocates\, policymakers and community members in the state-legal psychedelic programs to connect\, share learning\, and deepen ties. Our goal for this event is to create an opportunity for connection across the states\, with the belief that these bridges can help us build a stronger foundation for psychedelic healing. All involved in the state programs in Oregon\, Colorado\, New Mexico as well as efforts underway in other states are welcome to join. This happy hour will take place within walking distance of the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/state-programs-happy-hour-co-x-or-x-nm/
LOCATION:Woods Boss Brewing Company\, 2210 California Street\, Denver\, CO 80205 US\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T143000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
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SUMMARY:Jornadas de Diálogo: Imaginarios Culturales\, Políticas y Prácticas en Torno a las Plantas Psicoactivas en Latinoamérica
DESCRIPTION:Conference in Spanish \nLa concepción de las drogas ha variado mucho a lo largo del tiempo\, y la distinción entre «drogas ilegales» y «medicamentos legales» sigue siendo objeto de controversia (Courtwright 2001). Cada vez son más los científicos que afirman que es necesario desmitificar las drogas y revisar su percepción como una amenaza para la sociedad. América Latina desempeña un papel fundamental en este debate\, ya que las sustancias psicoactivas forman parte de sus recursos naturales y de la historia cultural de sus pueblos indígenas. Las Jornadas de Diálogo “Imaginarios Culturales\, Políticas y Prácticas en Torno a las Plantas Psicoactivas en Latinoamérica” tendrán lugar los días 28\, 29 y 30 de mayo en el Palacio de Medicina de la Ciudad de México y abordarán la evolución de la percepción de las «drogas» en América Latina desde la independencia del continente hasta la actualidad (1820-2020).
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/jornadas-de-dialogo-imaginarios-culturales-politicas-y-practicas-en-torno-a-las-plantas-psicoactivas-en-latinoamerica/
LOCATION:Palacio de Medicina\, Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T133000
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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/Los_Angeles:20250422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T120000
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SUMMARY:Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPrice $700 USD \nThis course will teach students the science of psychedelic healing. Psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials have shown promise for treating a variety of behavioral health indications\, and the topics covered in this course will describe some of the potential mechanisms of action for these psychedelic benefits. We will focus on specific psychoactive substances such as 5-MeO-DMT\, cannabis\, MDMA\, psilocybin\, and others. Within this realm of psychedelics\, we will discuss topics such as critical periods\, acute subjective effects\, altered states of consciousness\, characteristics of psychedelics\, nervous system resilience\, pharmacokinetics\, pharmacodynamics\, drug-drug interactions\, post treatment integration\, historical usage of these psychedelics and potential therapeutic applications. Evidence from psychedelic neuroscience\, epidemiology and pharmacology will be presented to help students gain a greater appreciation for how psychedelics may impact health and wellness in clinical care. We will analyze different scientific research studies and data that have been presented within these realms in order to discuss therapeutic efficacy. We will ultimately strive to bridge the gap between the use of these psychedelics within western medical practice to recreational and Indigenous use.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-the-science-of-psychedelic-healing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250416T133000
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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:20250414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T120000
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SUMMARY:Course: Ayahuasca Healing\, Science and Indigenous Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPrice $950 \nThis course will be taught by leading experts in the field of ayahuasca research and renowned Indigenous leaders. The goal of the course is to address the current challenges and new perspectives on the use of ayahuasca in a global context\, not only from an academic standpoint but also drawing from Indigenous voices and their experience with ayahuasca. Students will be introduced to current issues on the internationalization of ayahuasca and its impacts. The course will address Amazonian traditional healing modalities; ayahuasca and Western psychotherapy\, the commodification of ayahuasca;​​therapeutic and clinical research; conservation\, environmental legislation and the legal framework of ayahuasca worldwide. This course will also be dedicated to honor the voices and experiences of Brazilian Indigenous leaders\, addressing issues that are most dear to Indigenous communities that consecrate ayahuasca. Our Indigenous professors will explore the dilemmas posed by western civilization\, such as exploitative extractivism\, cultural appropriation\, and the discredit of ancestral knowledge. They will also talk about ayahuasca shamanism and its role for the political\, spiritual and cultural resistance of Indigenous Peoples. This innovative course will bridge the gap between academic and traditional knowledge\, connecting the ceremonial use of sacred plants and psychedelic science. Following Chacruna’s tradition\, this course will unite a community of kindred people to get together and exchange notes around the most complete and up-to-date debates on ayahuasca and its challenges in current times.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-ayahuasca-healing-science-and-indigenous-knowledge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T120000
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SUMMARY:Course: Certificate in Ceremony\, Ethics & Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPrice $950 \nThis certificate is a 6-month\, 80-hour journey designed for those already facilitating or assisting in ceremonies\, aiming to create a safer\, more equitable\, and informed space for plant medicine practices. It focuses on reducing risks\, strengthening community accountability\, and cultivating skills for ethical ceremonial leadership outside traditional Indigenous contexts. \n 
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-certificate-in-ceremony-ethics-reciprocity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T133000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20250218T205150Z
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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:20260503T203559
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
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T170427Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20241224T082604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T082646Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20241224T081633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T082257Z
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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:20260503T203559
CREATED:20241121T214458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T214458Z
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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:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240604T173146Z
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240815T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T191437Z
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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:20241001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240731T183151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T205008Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Ecology\, Spirituality and Psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Professional spiritual health practitioners hold expertise in psychology\, spirituality\, religion\, metaphysics\, theology\, existential care\, and meaning-making. They represent diverse religious\, spiritual and humanist traditions. Ecologically-based spiritual care affirms a view of spirituality that includes reciprocity\, planetary healing\, adaptation to climate change\, indigenous reciprocity\, and ecological grief. \nAn ecologically-integrated approach to psychedelic therapies includes: \nSupport for climate anxiety and grief.\nEarth-based rituals and ceremonies for life transitions.\nNature-based psychedelic care for PTSD\, end-of-life anxiety\, and other mental health challenges.\nCrisis care for climate change disasters and support for eco-justice initiatives and indigenous communities.\nExploration of ecological identity as a core psychological factor in well-being.\nSpiritual support that emphasizes nature connection.\nStewarding and caring for plants\, animals\, land\, and every aspect of the eco-system as a network of relations rather than resources to be exploited.\nThis workshop is for professional spiritual health practitioners\, eco-chaplains\, psychedelic therapists\, scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality\, ecological consciousness\, and psychedelic care
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/workshop-ecology-spirituality-and-psychedelics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240604T174024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T174210Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation\, Integration and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-foundations-of-plant-medicine-facilitation-integration-and-ethics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
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:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240815T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T191104Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Huni Kuin Tradition\, Ayahuasca and Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 17th from 9am to 12:00pm PDT  $10 \nThis workshop will focus on the history and teachings of the Huni Kuin people\, which will be explored through dialogues with Huni Kuin as well as a film screening of Eskawata Kayawai. Topics to be explored include: ethnocide\, reciprocity\, right relationship\, Indigenous traditions\, values\, thinking and ways of life\, and how to honor Indigenous peoples. This workshop will provide an honest\, direct\, and in-depth understanding of the Huni Kuin people of the Amazon Rainforest who are experiencing the renaissance of their culture after decades of slavery and being forbidden to live their identity. Today\, many Huni Kuin are traveling and exploring the globe and leading ceremonies outside of their home villages. Through direct storytelling and sharing of traditions and knowledge\, this workshop will convey some of the views and experiences of the Huni Kuin. The film screening will serve as a bigger picture view of Huni Kuin in the Amazon Rainforest\, and will provide an opportunity to learn from the directors of the film about the process of communicating the story of the Huni Kuin to the general public in a way that is authentic and honors the needs and wants of the Huni Kuin people. Join this workshop with speakers Rita Sales Kaxinawá\, who is a researcher of the knowledge and traditions of the Huni Kuin people\, and is politically engaged in the movement\, and directors of the film Lara Jacoski\, who is cultural producer and independent filmmaker since 2008\, and Patrick Belem\, who is a Brazilian filmmaker\, journalist and musician.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/workshop-huni-kuin-tradition-ayahuasca-and-spirituality/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240730T201330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T201330Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How Can You Protect Your Psychedelic Plant Medicine Church\, Community and Clients?
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved with a Church that uses psychedelic sacrament? Do you want to learn how to protect your sacrament? Or are you just generally curious about the laws surrounding the religious use of psychedelic plant medicines? Come join us\, get informed\, and put to rest some of the myths that circulate around the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)–and learn the realities of this law–that affect plant medicine communities in the US. This workshop will be presented through the lens of Chacruna’s Guide to RFRA and Best Practices for Psychedelic Plant Medicine Churches\, which teaches churches using psychedelic plant medicines as sacrament how to understand protections offered under the RFRA. The Guide includes an overview of current RFRA case law\, definition of “sincerely religious beliefs”\, benefits of single/multiple sacraments\, as well as practical considerations such as the value of incorporating as church and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status\, insurance\, liability waivers\, sacrament record keeping\, storage\, and importation issues. This workshop will also go through the history of RFRA claims filed for exemptions from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)\, including the cases of the Santo Daime and UDV churches\, which have been granted exemptions. Attendees will gain clarity and guidance on how psychedelic churches may navigate the risks of and right to religious exercise with psychedelic sacrament\, as well as explore implementing best practices in response to shifts in the psychedelic landscape and applicable law\, and how such shifts may impact the legal analysis of the right to the religious use of sacrament(s).
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/workshop-how-can-you-protect-your-psychedelic-plant-medicine-church-community-and-clients-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240604T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195012Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
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:20240715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
CREATED:20240604T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T173939Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Queering Psychedelics: Intersectionality\, Healing\, Spirituality and Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Psychedelics have encompassed a colorful history of the enchanted\, wayward\, and weird; its history also includes concrete ways queer folk have fundamentally shaped the substance\, style\, and spirituality of the psychedelic movement. At the same time\, some queer people have been harmed by psychedelic culture’s heteronormative assumptions. As the psychedelic renaissance reaches a pivotal moment of mainstream interest and regulatory legitimacy\, this course aims to foster accessibility and diversity in psychedelic science\, practice\, and discourses by addressing and dismantling sexist\, heteronormative\, transphobic\, and homophobic forms of oppression in the psychedelic movement. This course will cover topics such as the cruel effects of patriarchy\, practicing self-acceptance\, the dark sides of psychedelic research such as conversion therapy\, the move towards LGBTQ+ affirmative psychedelic-assisted therapies\, transpersonal queer spirituality\, sex positivity\, trans and BIPOC issues\, Indigenous perspectives in queer psychedelia\, and pleasure. The course also grapples with how modern psychedelic research might address the unique needs and traumas of sexual and gender minorities—populations that can suffer from challenging mental health conditions brought on by social exclusion\, pathologization\, criminalization\, and stigmatization. It is vital that queer spaces be established for exploring the unique needs\, gifts\, and strengths that LGBTQ+ communities bring to psychedelic medicine\, and how psychedelic medicine can help queer folks move towards healing and liberation.
URL:https://chacruna.net/event/course-queering-psychedelics-intersectionality-healing-spirituality-and-liberation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T203559
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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