peyote

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Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

The 1990 case ruled against a Native American group that wanted to use peyote in its services.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

His father, a member of the Delaware Tribe, traded rare tapes of all-night peyote ceremonies from the Native American Church, cherishing the hypnotic melodies of singers like Joe Rush.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

For example: providing a religious exemption to Indigenous people who take peyote as part of a ritual.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2022

Such open accusations and the bringing of white men into a strictly Indian matter created a great deal of antagonism toward the shamans among the Washo, whether or not they were committed to peyote.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.