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Indigenous Community Members & Traditional PractitionersIndigenous Peoples & Local Community Authorities (IPLC-As)
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Care Delivery & Psychedelic Facilitation
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Non-Clinical, Spiritual & Facilitation ModelsFaith-Based Psychedelic OrganizationsIndigenous-Led Ceremonial Organizations

National Council of Native American Churches (NCNAC)

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Inter-organizational Indigenous council composed of Native American Church bodies that issues public positions on peyote sacramental protection and legitimacy of Indigenous church governance.

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Indigenous-Led Ceremonial Organizations

Organization Model

Indigenous-Led Ceremonial Organization

Organization Status

Active

Facilitation Status

Active Facilitation Services

Access Posture

Indigenous / Traditional Governance

Facilitation Profile

Formats

Ceremonial FacilitationGroup Circles / Community SessionsEducation / Workshop Format

Safety & Support Practices

Informed Consent ProcessPeer Support Community
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Sources

NCNAC statement page

https://narf.org/national-council-of-native-american-churches-speak-out-against-illegitimate-organizations

Indigenous & Traditional Practitioner Snapshot

Indigenous Peoples & Local Community Authorities (IPLC-As)

Organization Type

Indigenous Governing Council / Authority

Jurisdiction

Regional

Coverage

2 countries

Last Verified

Apr 16, 2026

Knowledge Domains

Peyote / Hikuri TraditionsCultural Protocols & Reciprocity

Engagement Modes

Traditional Practitioner RepresentationPolicy Engagement & Rights Advocacy

Authority Recognition

  • Recognized by Indigenous Governance Structures

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Framework Status

Active

Framework / Program

NCNAC statement-based Indigenous governance coordination

Primary Community Link

Linked Stakeholders

Native American Church of North America (NACNA)

Community Protocol / Guidance Records

Statement of the National Council of Native American Churches (2016)

Feb 13, 2016

Community Governance Statement

Public statement on Indigenous peyote sacramental governance and opposition to illegitimate organizations.

NARF - NCNAC statement coverage

Source Evidence

NARF article - NCNAC speak out against illegitimate organizations

https://narf.org/national-council-of-native-american-churches-speak-out-against-illegitimate-organizations

AP - Native American Church faces declining peyote supply in Texas

https://apnews.com/article/d4855e65f6b011c6677d8050af9a2f8d

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