Indigenous Health Equity and Psychedelic Practices Ft. Sutton King

In this Thanksgiving episode of the Psychedelic Passage podcast, host Jimmy Nguyen welcomes Sutton King—an Afro-Indigenous activist from the Menominee and Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Sutton, an NYU School of Global Public Health graduate and renowned Indigenous rights activist, shares her transformative journey in various sectors, highlighting her dedication to Indigenous health equity. Throughout the episode, Sutton emphasizes the crucial role of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) in psychedelic practices, advocating for cultural care and sustainability. The conversation covers profound topics, including addressing intergenerational trauma, dispelling historical misconceptions, and engaging in vital dialogues within a kinship circle. Exploring the potential pitfalls of cancel culture, the hosts draw insights from Indigenous restorative justice principles, stressing compassion in navigating societal challenges. Later, Sutton shares insights into the lifelong commitment to healing, emphasizing the supportive role of a kinship circle during the integration process. The episode prompts reflection on the broader implications of the psychedelic movement, considering its intersections with Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and the collective journey toward healing.Key TakeawaysIntergenerational Trauma Exploration: Sutton King’s journey into psychedelics is deeply connected to addressing historical and intergenerational trauma in her Indigenous communities, emphasizing the impact of colonization on mental health.Cultural Reclamation: Sutton emphasizes the pivotal role of language in reclaiming cultural heritage and advocates for the incorporation of native languages into activism as a form of resistance against historical attempts to erase Indigenous languages.Conservation and Legal Frameworks: Sutton extends her activism to conservation, highlighting the Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund. She emphasizes the importance of Indigenous-led initiatives, such as Free, Prior & Informed Consent and the Nagoya Protocol, in preserving sacred plants and ensuring sustainable use of psychedelic resources.More From Our Guest:Urban Indigenous Collective WebsiteSuttin King's InstagramSutton King’s WebsiteAdditional Resources:Episode TranscriptWhat is the History of Psychedelic Substances for Healing?The Importance of Community in Psychedelic HealingHow Psychedelics Help Release Traumatic ResidueThis podcast is edited by Chad Eschman. Our music is by Mic Coats. Psychedelic Passage is your partner in safe, supported, and effective psychedelic journeys. As the first concierge service in the U.S., we connect you with vetted facilitators who value integrity and expertise.Start your free Match Making Process, join our Online Learning Community, and explore a range of educational articles at psychedelicpassage.com.