Northern Lights Psychedelic Research Collaborative
Purpose
The Northern Lights Psychedelic Research Collaborative is a welcoming academic special interest group and innovative workspace for individuals who share a passion for the study, exploration, and application of psychedelics.
The Northern Lights Psychedelic Research Collaborative provides a safe and supportive environment for members to connect through shared interest and engage in scholarship, inquiry, and meaningful discussion on the topic of psychedelic medicine. The monthly meetings are always open and welcoming and provide up to date insight on developments in the field of psychedelic science, share opportunities and resources, and facilitate keeping up with the cutting edge of psychedelic medicine through multidisciplinary interdepartmental collaboration and community engagement.
In addition to monthly meetings, the group hosts events and workshops featuring diverse guest speakers, and engages in unique activities such as arranging panels to uplift community voices, hosting discussions of equity and intersectionality, and community-based group outings that support relationship building and keep us grounded in the local community.
We have regular meetings the third Friday of every month. This year we plan to have quarterly speakers to further educate our members on what trippy things are happening in research, legislation, and therapies. We hope to also be a community focused group and may share additional events by other local groups, like Big Psych or the Mushroom Block. We may even send out notices about potential community volunteer opportunities or in person meet ups!
Check out our latest meeting that was recorded. If you ever want to join we have monthly meetings on the 3rd friday of every month from 2-3PM at the following zoom link.
Check out last months meeting!
Our Mission
The Northern Lights Psychedelic Research Collaborative looks to further advance the scientific study of psychedelics, to foster meaningful academic collaborations and community partnerships, and to uplift equity and inclusion in the psychedelic discipline by challenging systems of oppression and centering decolonizing perspectives.
Our Work
Our Chair, Tegan Carr, presented at the 2023 Big Psych Symposium on decolonizing perspectives.
One of our Chairs, Logan Caola, presented on the topic “What is a Psychedelic” for our March 2024 monthly meeting
Our Vice Chair, Brooke Snyder, gave a presentation on the founding and history of Bicycle Day.
