Chacruna Institute

Join us 10/29 at 12 PM PST for a forum on how humanities & therapy intersect! Literature, art & culture expand empathy & help shape more ethical, creative care. Speakers include @nerfromthefuture @darbscott @nicogusac + more. Register via Linkin.bio. Free/discounts *

Abstracts are OPEN for Psychedelic Culture 2026! Got ideas at the crossing of plant medicines, justice, tradition, and global change? BIPOC, LGBTQ+ & Global South voices encouraged to submit! Art, panels, workshops—surprise us! Free conference access if selected.

Catch this critical discussion in the full video: Approaches to Psychedelic Legislation: Ethical & Equitable Considerations—now streaming on Patreon. Which matters more: centering tradition or pushing for policy reform? #PsychedelicLegislation #CriticalConversations

🙏The Chacruna Institute’s Instagram account (@chacruna.institute) has been temporarily banned and is at risk of being permanently disabled. We believe this was a mistake, and we’re reaching out to ask for your support in helping us get back online!

On June 19, join the Healing Advocacy Fund & the Chacruna Institute during PS2025 for a vibrant happy hour with fellow license holders, advocates, policymakers and community members from OR, CO, NM, and beyond. 🔗 Register now via this link: actionnetwork.org/events/sta…

chacruna.net/ayahuasca-heali… Taught by leading researchers & Indigenous leaders, this groundbreaking course dives into the current challenges and evolving perspectives on ayahuasca in a global context! Click to learn more & register today! Scholarships & CE credits available!

psychedelic-culture.net/tick… We’re just 2 days away from Psychedelic Culture 2025—and to welcome our final wave of attendees, we’re offering a limited-time 15% discount on registration! 📍 Use code LASTCALL15 at checkout to save 15% 🗓️ March 29–30, 2025 | San Francisco, CA

Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture 2025 is back! Join us March 29-30 at the Brava Theater, SF, for 2 days of deep discussions on Indigenous reciprocity, justice, law, policy, and more—plus music, meditation & ceremony. Get your tickets: psychedelic-culture.net #PCU2025 #Chacruna

chacruna.net/dea-religious-e… 🚨 A May 2024 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report took the DEA to task over its handling of religious exemptions for controlled substances like psilocyb!n. #ReligiousFreedom #PolicyReform

Upcoming course 🎓chacruna.net/diversity-socia… The first course of its kind in the psychedel*c field, led by leading experts. We are committed to accessibility. Apply for a scholarship with the🔗 Register Today! 📖

chacruna.net/psychedelic-cou… Read our latest chronicle! 👀

Santo Daime 'Padrinho' in Rio Faces Accusation of Sexual Harassment. New chronicle by @MarceloNLeite Accusations of sexual and labor abuse against Paulo Roberto Souza e Silva reveals longstanding concerns within the Daimist community. chacruna.net/santo-daime-pau…

chacruna-la.org/psymposia-ma… Geoff Bathje, que inicialmente apoiou as críticas da Psymposia dentro do campo psicodélico, tem sido cético em relação à sua abordagem recente 💊📷 👇

Join us for an insightful conversation with award-winning artist & filmmaker Maxi Cohen as she unveils the profound impact ayahua5ca has had on her creative journey. Register here: crowdcast.io/c/healing-ayahu…

chacruna.net/event/course-fo… Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or curious learner, this course offers invaluable insights into providing safe, supportive, and transformative guidance in plant medicine ceremonies. Registration now open (scholarships available!)

chacruna-la.org/las-increibl… Las increíbles afirmaciones de Psymposia sobre MAPS y la terapia asistida con MDMA Geoff Bathje cree que las tácticas y puntos de vista rígidos de Psymposia podrían perjudicar los esfuerzos por un enfoque equilibrado e inclusivo en la terapia psicodélica

chacruna.net/unbelievable-cl… Geoff Bathje, initially supportive of Psymposia’s critiques within the field, has grown skeptical of their recent approach. He believes their tactics and rigid views could harm efforts for a balanced, inclusive approach to psyched-e!ic therapy. Read more

Can AI and psychedelics co-exist together in a way that is ethical and supports data justice? This fusion could deepen our grasp of mental health disorders and lead to more tailored, compassionate treatments. Continue reading here ->chacruna.net/chronicles/

chacruna.net/queering-psyche… 🌱Doors are now open to enroll!! 🦋Delve into the historical contributions of queer communities to psychedelic culture while addressing the challenges of heteronormative biases.

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. chacruna.net/anthropological…