Warren Jane received his diploma in journalism from Langara College in Vancouver, BC. After witnessing the life-changing transformation of a loved one who had been suffering from severe depression and suicidal thoughts, he became a dedicated advocate for the psychedelic cause.
Warren’s passion for psychedelic research, education and harm prevention eventually led him to join MAPS Canada where he currently serves as the YouTube Committee Lead. In addition to his volunteer work, he plans to further pursue his passion with a career in the dynamic psychedelics industry.
In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, working out and spending time with family and friends.
Warren Jane has hosted two Episodes.
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Episode 41: Vilca Afterglow: How Psychedelic Beer Shaped the Wari Empire with Justin Jennings
January 30th, 2026 | 59 mins 31 secs
In this episode of the MAPS Canada podcast, host Warren Jane sits down with Justin Jennings, Senior Curator of the Archaeology of the Americas at the Royal Ontario Museum and leading expert on Andean civilizations, to discuss the ancient role of psychedelics in empire-building, exploring how vilca—a powerful plant-based hallucinogen—may have influenced social cohesion and governance in the pre-Inca Wari Empire of the Andes (600–1000 CE).
They examine how vilca seeds, mixed into ceremonial beer, likely produced not just immediate visionary experiences but enduring neuroplastic “afterglow” effects—fostering greater empathy, openness, and pro-social bonds that helped integrate disrupted communities amid imperial expansion.
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Episode 40: Ayahuasca, Shamanism and the Religious Exemption That Never Was with Allan Finney
January 26th, 2026 | 55 mins 42 secs
This episode of the MAPS Canada podcast explores the living lineage of ayahuasca—from its Indigenous ceremonial roots to contemporary struggles for religious freedom and cultural recognition in Canada.
Host Warren Jane sits down with Allan Finney of the Companionship of the Sacred Vine to discuss the sacred role of the medicine, the importance of ceremony, integration, and community, and the complex legal landscape facing entheogenic spiritual practices today. Together, they unpack how tradition, spirituality, and modern policy collide—and what’s at stake for healing, culture, and conscience.
You can find more on Allan's work at:
https://sacredvinecompanionship.com
https://ayahuascacanada.com
https://www.youtube.com/@ayahuascacanada4763