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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
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
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
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
Mazatec people's traditional psilocybin healing ceremonies were disrupted by unwanted visitors post-1957 Life Magazine article, impacting their community and raising concerns about intellectual property in the current psychedelic revival.
Osiris García Cerqueda, Rene Arevalo Martinez
Traditional medicines and indigenous communities attract outsiders, but interactions can unintentionally harm. How can outsiders respectfully engage and contribute to traditional cultures?
Sandor Iron Rope, Claude Guislain, Sutton King
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…
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
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