Indigenous People

Indigenous communities are key to the emerging psychedelic industry but often see little benefit. How can companies ensure their inclusion and fair share in the growing market? Join the conversation.

Jeeshan Chowdhury, David Heldreth, Julia Mande

State programs' equity, adverse event management, community tensions, integration with mental health system, microdosing, and indigenous community respect are key topics discussed in the video.

Rebecca Martinez, Jonathan Treem, Tracey Tee

Exploration of indigenous worldview's connection to sacred medicines, understanding of four healing bodies, and cultural responsibility towards plant relatives and effective healing paradigms.

Belinda Eriacho, Lila Vega, Camara Rajabari

Session explores health equity challenges and opportunities in mainstream psychedelic therapy, focusing on experiences of 3 women of color. Topics include overcoming inequity, cultural trauma, power dynamics, and ancestral healing.

Claudia Cuentas, Sara Reed, Deran Young

Psychedelic experiences' impact on long-term outcomes in mood and wellbeing varies based on the nature of the experience, set and setting, and individual variables. Data from a psilocybin clinical trial

Tomáš Páleníček

The characterization of 'Mother Ayahuasca' as a benevolent healing spirit in the West is a recent commercial trend, contrasting with traditional Amazonian views where the spirit is not gendered. This

Emily Sinclair

Santo Daime religion, founded in the Brazilian Amazon in the 1930s, is now global. The bailado dance is central, offering unique psychoactive engagement and fostering ecological identity and healing opportunities.

Ana Flecha

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

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

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