Black, Indigenous, Queer, and People Of Color (BIQPOC). Why is there such low representation in public spaces of the psychedelic community and how we can make it a priority to elevate these voices and listen to their perspective? How is the experience of psychedelic journeywork different for someone who is non-white, gender non-conforming, or other identities outside of the dominant culture and social norms? In the age of psychedelics becoming more mainstream, what does justice look like for the psychedelic community, and what is our role in bringing it about? Please join us for a panel—with four individuals representing various intersections of these identities—to delve into conversation about such questions regarding race, equity, justice, BIQPOC inclusion, and more, as it pertains to the psychedelic experience and community.

In response to numerous inquiries, requests, and conversation, we’re going to explore the concepts of spiritual activism, participation, and “bypass”.

Join Daniel McQueen as he shares stories of his journey from trying to be a somewhat normal human being, to becoming an underground psychedelic guide, to being a legal, above ground practicing psychedelic plant medicine specialist in the United States. He’s grateful to share what he has learned along the way, and the many pitfalls he’s encountered, so he can support others interested in pursuing this core professional transition into the light of a very controversial field.

Psilocybin Mushrooms have exploded into the national conversation. Science has demonstrated their efficacy as powerful tools to treat mental health issues and enhance wellness. Michael Pollan introduced their uses to the mainstream and spurred a conversation that has everyone from therapists to soccer moms talking about them. Denver made history by becoming the first municipality in the country to decriminalize mushrooms, and now California aims to be the first state in the union to decriminalize these mysterious fungal medicines. Please join us for a discussion with Kevin Matthews, the Executive Director of Decriminalize Denver, and Ryan Munevar, the Campaign Director of Decriminalize California, as we cover this burgeoning movement. Topics to include: why the time has come for psilocybin decriminalization, lessons from Denver, the current status of the California campaign, what you can do to be a part of the movement, and more.

Most famous for his controversial bestseller, Fingerprints of the Gods – first published in 1995, translated into 27 languages and sold over 3 million copies. Graham has also become a leading spokesperson about the ‘War on Drugs’, or what he has famously dubbed the ‘War on Consciousness’, highlighting the pivotal role that various sacred, psychoactive plants have played in the evolution of cultures around the globe and even the human understanding of consciousness itself.

In honor of the birth of the psychedelic research, we are honored to host Rachel Hope, to share her story being a participant in the MAPS Phase II trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD.

We don’t want to end up in a world where psychedelics are legal for a privileged few, while communities who have historically suffered the worst harms of prohibition remain criminalized.

Hosting some of the core organizers of the Zendo Project who will be giving us a shorted version of their psychedelic sitter training.