Yawanawa Traditions: Researching Amazonian Psychedelics
Join OPS for an insightful exploration into the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Yawanawa people of the Amazon with Dr. Marie Fe Gabara, an expert in anthropology and indigenous studies. This talk will dive into the intersection of Yawanawa traditions, the use of psychedelics in spiritual practices, and their broader anthropological significance. Dr. Gabara will share her research on the Yawanawa’s unique relationship with the natural world and the role psychedelics play in their cultural heritage. This event is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Amazonian cultures and their profound wisdom from an anthropological perspective.
Date: 5 December 2024, 19:30 (Thursday, 8th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Venue: Hertford College, Catte Street OX1 3BW
Venue Details: Barring Room
Speaker: Dr Maria Fe Gebara
Organising department: Department of Psychiatry
Organiser: Sylvana Vilca-Melendez (University of Oxford)
Host: Sarah Spellman (University of Oxford)
Part of: Oxford Psychedelic Society Talks
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yawanawa-traditions-researching-amazonian-psychedelics-tickets-1039902585627?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-ter
Cost: £3.96
Audience: Public
Editor: Sylvana Vilca-Melendez