

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: uOttawa's Second Annual Conference on Psychedelics and Spirituality
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Co-hosted by SAPS on Saturday, March 28th. Join us at Desmarais Hall (DMS1140) for a day of engaging discussions!About this EventJoin Us at uOttawa's Second Annual Conference on Psychedelics and Spirituality!Get ready for an exciting day at Desmarais Hall (DMS 1140) on March 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)Dive into fascinating talks and discussions about psychedelics and spirituality with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Whether you're curious or deeply involved, this event is the perfect place to explore new ideas and connect in person. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!AgendaTentative Schedule of Presenters and Agenda of Events (Subject to Changes)🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMDoors Open &amp; Mingle Meet and Greet🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome and Introductions, House PleasantriesHost: Host Organizers🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMKetamine Therapy: Complexities and Limitations of a Dose-by-Weight ApproachHost: Dulcie ThomsonInfo: We will explore the  Ketamine Practitioners' Intramuscular (IM) Dosing Practices as it applies to KAT (Ketamine Assisted Therapy) 🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMMike ElliotHost: Mike Elliot🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMUnlocking Potential: How Psychedelics May Enhance Athletic PerformanceHost: Zane QarniInfo: This presentation shares findings from a qualitative analysis of online discourse detailing first-person accounts exploring how individuals perceive and interpret the effects of psychedelics on physical and athletic performance, revealing recurring themes such as flow states, perceived enhancement, and reduced pain perception.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBridget Thompson🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AMJeremie RichardHost: Jeremie Richard🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:05 PMTentative Class/Faculty Program Photo Immediately Before LunchHost: Group Photographer🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:05 PMLunch🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:00 PMSharday MosurinjohnHost: sharday Mosurinjohn🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMKatherine JanickiHost: Katherine Janicki🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMPsychedelically Sober - Tripping Into Sobriety Host: Ashley Tormey-MillerInfo: Addiction treatment in contemporary Western societies remains largely constrained by abstinence-based and pharmacological models that prioritize symptom management over addressing the deeper psychological, social, and spiritual roots of substance use disorders. Drawing on Bruce Alexander’s theory of psychosocial dislocation and Gabor Maté’s trauma-based framework of addiction, this presentation argues that addiction is, at its roots, a response to unresolved pain, disconnection, and loss of meaning rather than just a biological disease. It proposes that psychedelic-induced mystical and ego-dissolution experiences offer a powerful pathway to a form of “psychedelic sobriety,” one that addresses these root causes while complementing, rather than replacing, existing twelve-step recovery programs.
Through an interdisciplinary review of philosophical, neuroscientific, clinical, and sociocultural works, this presentation examine...🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMCamden MackenzieHost: Camden Mackenzie🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMClosing Remarks and Appreciations before Keynote Speaker Dennis McKennaHost: Hosts/Organizers🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMKeynote Speaker Dennis McKenna Host: Dennis McKennaInfo: Dennis McKenna is an American ethnopharmacologist, pharmacognosist, and author recognized for his extensive research into psychedelic plant medicines. Born in Paonia, Colorado, he developed an early interest in ethnobotany and natural product pharmacology, eventually earning a PhD in botanical sciences from the University of British Columbia. His scientific work has focused particularly on ayahuasca (also known as hoasca), examining its botanical composition, pharmacological effects, and potential therapeutic applications. Alongside his late brother, Terence McKenna, he co-authored The Invisible Landscape, contributing to early interdisciplinary discussions on psychedelics, consciousness, and human evolution.
McKenna is also a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, an organization dedicated to investigating the medical and therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances. Throughout his career, he has emphasized the integration of indigenous knowledge. 🕑: 08:00 PMEvening Event - Please Enquire Info: There will be a non-affiliated social event in the evening.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Desmarais (DMS)
- **lat**: 45.42385700000001
- **long**: -75.68727319999999
- **full address**: Desmarais (DMS), 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Canada

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: SAPS and the University of Ottawa Religious Studies Department (https://allevents.in/org/saps-and-the-university-of-ottawa-religious-studies-department/25485489)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Desmarais (DMS), 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Canada
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** SAPS and the University of Ottawa Religious Studies Department
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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