Alex K Gearin
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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
Jerónimo Mazarrasa explores lessons modern psychedelic medicine can learn from indigenous traditions in working with powerful plants like ayahuasca. He draws from 20 years of experience with ayahuasca practices.
Jerónimo Mazarrasa
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
Chief NIxiwaka Biraci Yawanawa invited to PS2023 to discuss Psychedelic Renaissance, indigenous sacred medicines, and share open message with event participants.
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
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
Address delves into peyote's historical, cultural, and colonial impact, challenging dominant narratives and exploring paths for cultural preservation and religious freedom. Speakers illuminate untold narratives and complexities.
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…
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