Osiris García Cerqueda, Rene Arevalo Martinez
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Comparison of psilocybin mushroom conceptions in Global North research and Mazatec culture, exploring impacts of commercialization on Indigenous communities and proposing solutions for addressing colonial legacies in psychedelic industry.
Nicholas Spiers
Ayahuasca's mainstream rise brings dilemmas like abuse and commodification, alongside legitimate Indigenous initiatives and religious freedom advocacy. Presentation highlights history, cultural aspects, research perspectives, controversies, and challenges faced.
Henrique Fernandes Antunes
Mexican lawmakers and advocates explore opening access to psychedelics while protecting Indigenous heritage. Efforts intersect with and differ from US approaches.
Natalia Rebollo Corral, Mexican Senator Alejandra Lagu…
Plant Lophophora williamsii in México is examined historically and anthropologically, from initial prohibition in 1620 to modern controversies over its legal status and conservation. Religious, medicinal, and ritual practices are
Nidia A Olvera Hernández
Zach Leary and Jessica Depatie delve into the history of psychedelics, from their promising therapeutic beginnings in the 1950s to the current resurgence in psychedelic research and psychedelic assisted therapy.
Jessica Depatie, Zach Leary
Huni Kuin Indigenous representative discusses traditional use of ayahuasca, expressing concerns about globalization and potential loss of cultural significance with expanding Western interest in the plant.
Leopardo Yawa Bane
Research on psilocybin mushroom use in Mesoamerica explores archeological evidence from Maya, Mixtecs, and Aztecs through various sources, aiming to encourage interpretations based on scientific evidence and a humanistic approach.
Osiris Sinuhé González Romero
Panel explores reciprocity in global plant medicine spaces, focusing on disparities in psychedelic renaissance participation between Global North and South communities, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives and advocating for decolonization. Discussions include
Marlena Robbins, Joseph Mays
Peyote's historical significance as a sacrament faces sustainability challenges due to increased psychedelic use and ecological threats. Discussion focuses on legal and environmental protection for future generations.
Steven S Benally, Lucy Benally, Forrest Tahdooahnippah
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