Aurora Events LLC
in partnership with
the alaska entheogenic awareness council
Presents
Arctic Visions
Psychedelic Conference
“Beyond the Last Frontier”
AUGUST 23-24, 2024
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Arctic Visions is a two-day psychedelic conference taking place in Alaska. This event curates a transformative experience merging indigenous wisdom, scientific inquiry, and visionary artistry.
Over two days, attendees will engage in illuminating discussions, interactive workshops, and immersive sessions led by esteemed experts, scientists, indigenous wisdom keepers, and respected guides in the psychedelic field. Anchored in the spirit of discovery, Arctic Visions invites participants to delve into the intersection of ancient traditions and contemporary insights, providing a unique platform for self-discovery and connection within the vibrant setting of Anchorage, Alaska.
speakers
Rick Strassman
(Virtual presentation)
Rick Strassman, a clinical associate professor at the University of New Mexico, conducted pioneering research on psychedelic substances, particularly DMT. After a 20-year hiatus, he was the first in the U.S. to study human responses to DMT. His book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" summarizes his academic research and personal reflections on DMT and related studies. Read Full Bio
Gabor Mate
(Virtual presentation)
Gabor Maté is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times and international bestseller.
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Bia Labate
Dr. Beatriz Caiuby Labate (Bia Labate) is a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco. She has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Her main areas of interest are the study of plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. Read Full Bio
Elisa Vargas Fernandez
(Video presentation)
Maestra Elisa Vargas Fernandez lives in San Francisco de Yarinacocha, Peru, a small Shipibo community, where she runs Sanken Nete, an ayahuasca healing center. She is passionate about fostering healing and connection within her community and beyond. Guided by her mother and grandmother, she shares medicine through beautiful icaros (healing songs), gracefully guiding others on transformative healing journeys. Read Full Bio
Sandor Iron Rope
Sandor Iron Rope is the current President for the Native American Church of South Dakota, a current Board member of the Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative. He is also the Executive Director of a Lakota family healing center called “Tiognaka Tawowaka Otokahe”. He has donated time to the Executive office of the Native American Church of North American (2019-2017). As a life long peyote practitioner, he continue to advocate for healing and holistic wellness for those in need of healing. Read Full Bio
Matthew Brockmeier
Matthew Brockmeier works with Antithesis Law in Boulder Colorado. He is a legal expert specializing in cannabis, psychedelics, and drug policy reform. Matt was active in the rulemaking process for the Natural Medicine Health Act, Colorado’s groundbreaking ballot initiative that legalized plant medicines for personal use and established licensed healing centers. He is also a proud founding board member of the Psychedelic Bar Association. Read Full Bio
Alex Latyshev
(Virtual presentation)
Alex Latyshev, CEO and co-founder of HIVE BIO, leads a global network of mental health centers specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy. HIVE BIO provides a retreat setting for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Europe, where they incorporate sustainable practices in all aspects of their work. They stands out for their innovative approach, the Hive Method, which combines psychedelic-assisted therapy with wellness, nutrition, mindfulness, personalized programs, and lifestyle counseling. Read Full Bio
Carl Ruck
Dr. Carl A. P. Ruck is a professor in the Classical Studies department at Boston University. He received his B.A. at Yale University and a Ph.D. at Harvard University. Carl is best known for his work along with other scholars in mythology and religion on the sacred role of entheogens, or psychoactive plants that induce an altered states of consciousness, as used in religious or shamanic rituals. His focus has been on the use of entheogens in classical western culture, as well as their historical influence on modern western religions. Read Full Bio
Mark Hoffman
An independent researcher, editor, and author, Mark holds degrees in Religious Studies, and Philosophy. He has academic training and professional experience in Museum Studies, having worked as a curator and collection manager. Mark is the editor of entheomedia.net and director of The Wasson-Ruck Institute. Over the past 25 years, Mark has co-authored 7 books with Dr. Ruck on the topic of entheogens and religion. Read Full Bio
Lena Franklin
Lena is a Medicine Woman, Transpersonal Psychotherapist & Transformational Speaker, offering the ancient practices of meditation, energy medicine and psycho-spiritual healing to the modern world. Lena interweaves her medicine lineages from South America, Central America and Asia into her ceremonial plant medicine work, supporting the healing and transformation of humanity and our earth by being an instrument of energetic harmony. An essential part of Lena’s healing work is hosting transformational workshops and immersions in sacred lands all over the globe. Lena has been featured in publications such as Vogue, The NY Times, Telegraph & World Travel Magazine. Read Full Bio
Clancy Cavnar
Clancy Cavnar has a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, CA. She is Co-Founder of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. She is also a research associate of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP). She combines an eclectic array of interests and activities as clinical psychologist, artist, and researcher. Clancy is author and co-author of articles in several peer-reviewed journals and co-editor, with Beatriz Caiuby Labate, of eleven books. Read Full Bio
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Melissa Bradley
Melissa Bradley is an epidemiologist and graduate assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who examines risk and policy related to psychedelic assisted therapies. Previously, she was a research coordinator at Johns Hopkins University working on experimental tobacco studies and systematic reviews of psychedelic therapy.
Candace Lewis
Candace Lewis is an assistant professor with a dual appointment in the School of Life Sciences and Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on the impact of early life social experiences on epigenetic regulation of gene systems involved in mental health and the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy to reduce symptoms through psychological healing and epigenetic alterations. Lewis has been funded by the Science Foundation Arizona, Fulbright Association and the National Institutes of Health. Read Full Bio
Ana Verzone
Dr. Ana Verzone is a PMHNP, FNP, nurse-midwife, and mindfulness meditation teacher. She specializes and is certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and nature-based wilderness retreats. Her calling is to help people discover and embody their soul-based life purpose to make the most of this one precious life, especially through exploring connection to the wild, impermanence, and the longing contained in grief. She is also the founder of InsightAK.com and host of the top-rated Rebel Buddhist podcast. Read Full Bio
Tami Lubitsh-White
Dr. Tami Lubitsh-White, a licensed psychologist certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy, employs diverse modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, hypnotherapy, and art therapy. Specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety, she emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond diagnostic labels and integrates behavioral health into primary care. As the manager of an integrated program, she explores the interconnectedness of mind, body, and heart, demonstrating her commitment to holistic well-being while guiding clients on transformative journeys. Read Full Bio
Tommy Wisdom
Tommy Wisdom currently works in various capacities in advocacy and education around psychedelic therapies, especially for veterans. This includes working as a licensed facilitator in Oregon, an ambassador for the Heroic Hearts Project and founder of his own company Neuron Brush focused on improving integration work through art. He has found purpose in the intersection of mentoring others to help them be the best they can and advocacy for veterans through the powerful healing capacity of psychedelics. Through his own journey working to understand trauma he brings a commitment to helping ensure that our nation's veterans all have the chance to heal.
Glenn evans
(Virtual presentation)
Glenn Evans is a Native Alaskan (Athabaskan) born into poverty, abuse, and neglect; and raised in a dry cabin in rural Alaska (Manley Hot Springs) where alcohol abuse and child molestation are an open secret. Taking on the role of “man of the house” at age nine, Glenn Evans shares entertaining, but heartbreaking, stories of survival and loss.
Like many Alaskans, Glenn hid behind his ruggedness, working his way up the ladder in the construction industry. But even with all the outside markers of success, Glenn realized how deeply unhealthy and unhappy he had become. His quest for healing eventually led him to personal development, plant medicine, and daily meditation. Today Glenn is a transformational speaker and coach at GET Thriving, a company he co-founded to help other men turn their survival skills into thrival skills.
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Christine Mccleave
Christine, an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Nation, has been working in Indian Country at the national level for more than 10 years. Most recently, as the CEO of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, she advocated for truth, justice, and healing for the ongoing trauma from the genocidal policy of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools. Christine is currently a doctoral student pursuing her Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where her dissertation is focused on using traditional entheogenic plant medicines to heal Indigenous historical trauma. Read Full Bio
Explore Additional Speakers Here
While these luminaries represent a fraction of our esteemed speakers, Arctic Visions is proud to host over a dozen influential presenters and thought leaders in the psychedelic field. Our diverse lineup promises a rich tapestry of expertise, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of psychedelic research, therapy, and culture during the conference.
activities
Join a diverse community of professionals, researchers, healers, indigenous wisdom keepers, and enthusiasts as we delve into the transformative potential of psychedelic medicine and mental health at our immersive conference.
Explore profound insights that pave the way for a hopeful tomorrow!
Talks
Experience a platform where leading experts, researchers, and attendees can share insights, research findings, and personal experiences in the realm of psychedelics, facilitating an open dialogue to advance understanding and exploration of these substances' potential benefits and risks.
Workshops
Explore a diverse array of workshops at the psychedelic conference, where attendees can engage in hands-on sessions led by experts. These workshops cover topics ranging from the therapeutic applications of psychedelics to creative expressions and mindfulness practices. Join like-minded individuals in a dynamic learning environment that fosters exploration and personal growth.
Networking
Be a part of an inclusive space that encourages networking, collaboration, and community-building among attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Foster connections that extend beyond the event to promote ongoing discussions and partnerships.
Event
Details
Location
University of Alaska Anchorage
fine arts building
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage, Alaska
Dates
August 23-24, 2024
Registration starts at 9AM
Conference Hours
11:00AM - 6:00PM
*This event is solely intended for educational purposes and adheres to the drug-free policy of UAA's campus.
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Arctic Visions After-Party
Fractal - Koot’s Ice Bar
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Join us for 'Fractal,' the official after-party of Arctic Visions, at Chilkoot Charlie's Ice Bar as we celebrate with electrifying sets from our featured DJs. $10 off with conference badge. Doors open at 9 PM on Saturday, August 24th.
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PSYCHEDELIC CONFERENCE
“Beyond the Last Frontier”
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Aurora Events LLC & Alaska Entheogenic Awareness Council Inc., do not endorse or promote the illegal usage of psychedelic substances. This is a drug-free event. It is designed for educational purposes only. It is essential to be aware that certain psychedelic substances may still be classified as illegal in many jurisdictions, including under federal law in the United States. This event and the content on the website should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment.
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