RiverPsykhe

Psychedelics research:during the year, Riverpsykhe successfully helped guide the conversation in the emerging psychedelic movement in deference to native american health and sovereignty, as well as ethics, inclusivity, and best practices. We continue to engage in capacity building and support of the indigenous medicine conservation fund, a 501c3 for the benefit of five distinct indigenous bio cultures around the world.riverpsykhe directors sat on the boards of maps, the heffter research institute, the indigenous medicine conservation fund, b. More, and riverstyx foundation. Riverpsykhe directors sat on the advisory board of the nyu center for psychedelic medicine.indigenous medicine support:in support of native medicine conservation, Riverpsykhe staff provided core capacity building with the indigenous peyote conservation initiative by supplying an executive director, initiated construction of on-site buildings and, developed conservation infrastructure.additionally, staff networked our indigenous partners with a variety of media outlets and reporters including national and international conferences. Impact investment portfolio:we maintained and expanded an impact investment portfolio towards catalytic change in the death care industry, indigenous food sovereignty, nutrient cycling, and innovative/ethical psychedelic businesses. Qualitative research:the core qualitative research team continued work to complete the religious professionals qualitative study.grants:in 2022 we made over $390,000 in 501c3 charitable grants and awards.