Chacruna honors tradition and culture by centering Indigenous leadership, regional voices, and culturally grounded approaches to psychedelics. Through the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative, Chacruna Latinoamérica, Psychedelic Culture, and Religious Freedom work, we support the protection of sacred plants, land, and knowledge while amplifying lived experience, language, spirituality, and history. Together, these initiatives create space for ethical engagement, cross-cultural dialogue, and long-term relationships rooted in respect, responsibility, and care for the cultural lineages that shape psychedelic traditions.
The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) supports Indigenous-led organizations across the Americas through a decolonial model of philanthropy. We move resources directly to communities protecting sacred plants, land, culture, and biocultural heritage. Through long-term relationships and community-driven projects, IRI strengthens cultural revitalization, food and land sovereignty, and the transmission of ancestral knowledge—honoring the voices and leadership of Indigenous peoples.
Chacruna Latinoamérica (CLA) amplifies Latin American perspectives on psychedelic plant medicines through original articles, translations, and public education in Spanish and Portuguese. CLA uplifts Indigenous voices, Afro-descendant communities, women, queer leaders, and scholars from the Global South, offering culturally grounded analysis and accessible knowledge for broad audiences. By bridging research, culture, and lived experience, CLA strengthens visibility, equity, and dialogue across the psychedelic field.
Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture Conference is a gathering place for diverse voices to explore the many dimensions of psychedelic life today. This event brings together researchers, practitioners, Indigenous leaders, artists, and community members to examine how tradition, science, identity, creativity, and social change intersect within the psychedelic landscape. Through talks, panels, and shared dialogue, the conference offers thoughtful, accessible, and culturally grounded perspectives that deepen understanding and spark meaningful conversation. Rooted in Chacruna’s commitment to ethics, inclusion, and community care, the Psychedelic Culture Conference invites participants to engage with psychedelics not only as substances, but as living cultural forces shaping our world.
Chacruna’s Religious Freedom work supports communities, practitioners, and churches navigating the complex intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and the law. Through articles, legal explainers, ethical guidelines, and our signature course on psychedelic churches, we provide clear and accessible information that helps groups understand their rights, responsibilities, and the broader landscape of religious protections. Our resources highlight not only legal frameworks, but also the importance of reciprocity, cultural respect, safety, and accountability in spiritual practice. Chacruna’s Religious Freedom initiatives aim to empower communities with knowledge, foster ethical leadership, and nurture a respectful dialogue around the sacred use of psychoactive substances.
We turn rigorous research into accessible knowledge through courses and certificates, workshops and lectures (speakers bureau), conferences and events, online chronicles, peer reviewed articles and books, often in partnership with universities. Our programs give the public and practitioners clear, practical tools.
We empower emerging voices with internships and mentorships, plus fiscal sponsorships (e.g., SPA, CEC) that act as a springboard for promising projects to grow. Coaching, resources, and platforms turn potential into ethical, effective leadership.
We build inclusive, cross‑cultural networks through memberships and circles, weekly online forums and in person dialogues, and a welcoming volunteer program. These spaces center diverse voices, shared learning, and ongoing mutual support.
