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HAVN Life Successfully Exports Psilocybin From Its Jamaica Facility Into Canada

HAVN Life Successfully Exports Psilocybin From Its Jamaica Facility Into Canada

The Company Signs Supply Agreement with Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc. to provide naturally derived psilocybin for research and development of therapeutic products

Vancouver, BC – Havn Life Sciences Inc. (CSE: HAVN) (OTC: HAVLF) (FSE: 5NP) (the “Company” or “Havn Life”)a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs that support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind, is pleased to announce it has successfully exported naturally derived psilocybin from its facility in Jamaica.

The importation of the naturally derived psilocybin into Canada was completed after the Company entered into a supply agreement with Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Psilobrain Therapeutics Inc. Based out of Victoria, British Columbia, Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc. has a Controlled Substance Dealer’s License for the relevant psychedelic compounds issued by Health Canada. Under that license, Nectar was granted an import permit, pursuant to the provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Food and Drugs Regulations.

The agreement with Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc. paves the way for HAVN Life’s successful exportation of naturally derived psilocybin from Jamaica. Additionally, it validates the Company’s supply chain business model of providing psilocybin for clinical use and research, adding to previously announced supply partnerships this year with Mycrodose Therapeutics, Mycotopia Therapies, Cube Psytech, Allied Health, ATMA Journey Centers, Revive Therapeutics and HealthTech Connex.

“This partnership is a huge win for us as we look to secure additional supply agreements with Canadian companies, now that the integrity of our supply chain from Jamaica has been demonstrated,” says HAVN Life CEO, Tim Moore. “As the research and drug development work on psilocybin moves forward, HAVN Life continues to position itself as a supply chain leader, able to meet the demand for naturally derived psilocybin,” he adds.

“We are pleased to be one of HAVN Life Sciences preferred supply partners,” says Kevin Coft, CEO of Psilobrain Therapeutics Inc. “Our Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division has been at the forefront of synthetic psychedelic research, and our supply agreement with HAVN Life Sciences compliments and initiates our next stage of comprehensive testing, analytics, extraction, and product development from psychedelic mushrooms cultivated and processed under stringent quality control protocols,” he adds.

The agreement and supply of psilocybin to Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc. will be in compliance with all applicable Health Canada regulations.

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 On Behalf of The Board of Directors
Tim Moore
Chief Executive Officer

About Psilobrain Therapeutics Inc.

Psilobrain Therapeutics Inc. is a Canadian biotech company that draws on the latest advances in psychedelic medicine to produce scientifically designed products to facilitate evidence-based healing and wellness. Backed by our 3 Health Canada licenses, we ensure the highest quality of standard by integrating and controlling all aspects of the supply chain from sourcing our naturally derived psilocybin for research-developed formulations through our licensed R&D laboratory.

Psilobrain is committed to our Drug Development Program, with 3 provisional patents and numerous preclinical studies in various stages of research and data collection. and is an active contributor in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and psychedelic wellness industries. In addition to drug development, Psilobrain has partnered with Psychedelic Wellness Clinics to support emerging psychedelic therapies by collaborating with Clinical Counsellors on psychedelic prescription research, product development & data collection.

Our Management and Advisory team are industry veterans in the pharmaceutical & consumer goods industries. Members of our team have held C-suite and other senior positions within companies such as Med BioGene, Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Mount Sinai, Social Creatures, Green Sky Labs, Jimmy Pattison Group, and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Psilobrain Therapeutics is committed to our research-based approach of developing new modalities for healing and is well-positioned to bring that wellness to the community.

About HAVN Life Sciences Inc.

HAVN Life Sciences is a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs, the development of natural health products, and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind.

Through its research division, HAVN Labs, the company has developed an end-to-end supply chain of standardized, naturally derived psychedelic compounds for research that will define the future of modern medicine. With its new line of natural health products, HAVN Life offers a full range of high-quality mushroom and plant extracts that help boost immune function, reduce inflammation and support a healthy lifestyle.

Purchase our products and find out more at yourhavnlife.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and Youtube.

Contact:

Investor Relations: ir@havnlife.com  604 687-7130
Media: savi@emergence-creative.com 647 896-8078

Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to statements regarding the supplying agreement with Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc. (the “Supply Agreement”), the exportation and importation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms, compliance with Health Canada regulations (the “Health Canada Compliance”), the Company’s business, products and future of the Company’s business. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance and developments to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risk that the anticipated benefits of the Supply Agreement will not be realized as contemplated, or at all, risks that the continued exportation and importation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms may not be completed as contemplated, or at all, risks that the Company may not be able to obtain or maintain Health Canada Compliance as contemplated, or at all, risks that the Company’s products and plan will vary from those stated in this news release and the Company may not be able to carry out its business plans as expected. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information in this news release. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release.

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Optimizing the DNA of plant medicines

Delic Labs Partners With GT Research

This partnership could offer valuable services to producers across Canada.

Delic Labs of Delic Corp (DELC) is partnering with GT Research Inc. to help mushroom and cannabis producers optimize their products.

Through the deal, Delic Labs will use DNA analysis to evaluate the commercial value of different cannabis and psychedelic mushroom strains based on certain gene traits. The services will help Canadian producers optimize their compounds through genetic engineering to produce more effective plant medicines.

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The world’s biggest psychedelic therapy provider

Field Trip Health Ltd. Continues Expansion With Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Centers in Seattle, Vancouver and Fredericton

Field Trip Health (FTRP) just got one step closer to reaching its goal of running 75 psychedelic therapy clinics by 2024.

The company opened three new treatment centers in Seattle, Vancouver and Fredericton. It now administers ketamine-assisted therapy at eight clinics across North America and one in Amsterdam.

The treatment is proving to be effective with clients’ depression scores dropping from an average of 17 (severe) to 6 (mild) and benefits lasting at least 120 days.

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This is why Gen Z should be in charge…

19-Year-Old New Hampshire Lawmaker Prepares Bills To Decriminalize Psilocybin And All Drugs

Some of the youngest state legislators in the US want to decriminalize all drugs.

Tony Labranche, a 19-year-old Rep. of New Hampshire, is pushing to establish a regulated cannabis sales system and decriminalize the possession of magic mushrooms, as well as all other controlled substances. The reform proposals are bold for a GOP-controlled state, but they’re sparking more dialog about the need to end the war on drugs.

Back in February, a 20-year-old lawmaker filed a bill to broadly decriminalize drug possession in Kansas, noting that drug use should be treated as a mental health problem rather than a criminal one.

Canada is following suit, with the city of Toronto preparing to ask Health Canada to decriminalize all drugs, similar to Vancouver’s request in May.

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Blackhawk’s MindBio Therapeutics Utilizes Trip Pharma to Bring Microdosing Trials to North America

Blackhawk’s MindBio Therapeutics Utilizes Trip Pharma to Bring Microdosing Trials to North America

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – September 23, 2021 – Blackhawk Growth Corp. (CNSX:BLR.CN) (OTC:BLRZF) (Frankfurt:0JJ) (the “Company” or “Blackhawk”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Trip Pharma, a Psychedelic Development and Wellness Company and operator of LeichtMind multidisciplinary clinics, has partnered with MindBio Therapeutics to launch MindBio’s microdosing trials in Canada.

MindBio Therapeutics, a 100% owned subsidiary of Blackhawk, has signed an agreement with Trip Pharma’s LeichtMind clinic to develop protocols necessary to launch clinical trials in Canada. LeichtMind has the appropriate infrastructure, detailed understanding of regulatory requirements, and highly qualified personnel to assist MindBio Therapeutics to fast track its activities in Canada. This is a significant agreement for Blackhawk that will bring the skills, expertise and training programs related to “assisted psychedelic therapies” to the Canadian landscape and connect Dr Krista Leicht to the MindBio management team.

MindBio Therapeutics is a clinical stage drug development company conducting research into microdosing and medicinal use of psychedelic medicine. It is one of a small group of companies in the world conducting advanced clinical trials in psychedelic medicine. It recently announced it will facilitate research and drug development “as a service” to the pharmaceutical industry to potential clients in the United States and Canada that will help accelerate the development of any substance or compound in the psychedelic sector. LeichtMind becomes another pillar for MindBio to build a global platform for delivering innovative and effective mental health treatments.

“The partnership between MindBio, Trip Pharma and LeichtMind provides the first of many opportunities generating new sources of revenue opportunities and establishing a global footprint of solutions for a range of medical health conditions. We look forward to updating our shareholders with our progress over the coming weeks and months ahead” said Frederick Pels, CEO of Blackhawk Growth.

Dr. Krista Leicht

Dr. Leicht is a Canadian-trained and Alberta-licensed medical doctor and psychiatrist, who brings over 20 years of clinical experience to the team. She has divided her time in a busy practice between inpatient and outpatient care, treating both the general adult psychiatry population and specializing in addressing the complex needs of developmentally handicapped individuals. Dr. Leicht maintains a hospital practice at Alberta Hospital Edmonton and sees outpatients in a South Edmonton clinic. She continues to teach medical students, residents and provides further education to family-practice colleagues. Dr. Leicht’s goal in clinical practice and in her own life has always been to go beyond — to provide unique and innovative treatments that better enrich the lives of patients is her mission.

MindBio Therapeutics Management Team:

Dr. Zena Burgess, PhD. FAICD,FAPS – Non-Executive Director

Zena serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Psychologists Society and formerly as Chief Executive of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is a member of the international advisory board of Connext2MyDoctor and the telehealth influencers alliance. She is also a director of the Australian Patients Association and Chair of the board subcommittee on governance and risk of the Victorian Farmers Federation. Zena has substantial experience serving on boards of government entities. She holds a PhD in psychology from the Australian Catholic University and a Master of Business Administration from Monash University and a Master of Education from La Trobe University. She has a wealth of experience in health changes and strategic advocacy to governments.

Gavin Upiter – Chairman

Gavin has over 25 years of experience leading companies in the pharmaceutical sector. Engineering qualified, prior to founding Generic Health, a leading generic pharmaceutical company which was sold to Lupin Pharmaceuticals, (NSE: LUPIN), Gavin started his executive career at Bristol Myers Squibb. He was Australian CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: AMRX) and Executive Director of Slade Health, Australia’s leading hospital pharmacy chain. Gavin founded Directo, Australia’s first online pharmaceutical B2B marketplace for pharmacies and suppliers.

Justin Hanka – Co-Founder & Director

Justin Hanka works in investment banking and financing of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. He is Non-Executive Director of EonX (CSE:EONX), a financial technology company, Non-Executive Director of Goldcar, (a Europcar Company listed on the Euronext in France), Non-Executive Director of The Digital Tribes Company, an IT digital transformation company headquartered in Sweden. He is an experienced executive having served as Chief Operating Officer for iSelect (ASX: ISU) and having sold Helpmechoose as its CEO to Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC). Justin’s expertise spans the pharmaceutical and health sector including pharmaceuticals, pharma-technologies, fin-techs, digital transformation and technology, influencer marketing, health and wellness, entertainment and ecommerce.

Colin Keating – Director

Colin is an experienced CEO and Managing Director having led publicly listed Hogg Robinson Group Australia (LSE) and BuyMyPlace (ASX), both large private technology led organisations and has also held senior global leadership positions with the likes of American Express. With over 25 years experience in both established and scale up businesses, Colin possesses a demonstrable track record in driving growth, shaping organisational culture and delivering shareholder value. His experience is broad and varied having worked across multiple industries including Financial Services & Payments, Corporate Travel, Property Tech, Health Tech, Data Management and Wealth Management. Colin also has deep experience working in, and advising, organisations on strategic initiatives such as capital raising, M&A activities, IPO’s and exit strategies. Having worked in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and the US, Colin’s global experience will be of enormous benefit to Mind Therapeutics as the business grows both domestically and across international markets.

About Blackhawk Growth

Blackhawk is an investment holding company looking to create substantial value for its shareholders through the acquisition and development of high growth companies. It has focused its investments in the health, cannabis and cannabidiol industries in both Canada and the United States. Its portfolio of companies includes Sac Pharma, LeichtMind Clinics, Noble Hemp, Spaced Food, NuWave Foods, and MindBio Therapeutics. Blackhawk continues to bring its investments to cash flow and is growing at an exceeding pace.

The Company diligently posts updates through videos from the official company YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4f2tt3yAvOGhNLjgNOy-A

Please join the conversation on our Blackhawk group supporter’s telegram group at https://t.me/Blackhawkgrowthcorp and visit us online at https://www.blackhawkgrowth.com.

For further information please contact:

Frederick Pels, Chief Executive Officer

(403)-991-7737

fred@blackhawkgrowth.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to transaction and future operations of MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

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Largest import of shrooms

Red Light Holland Successfully Completes Canada’s Largest Legal Sale and Import of Psilocybe Truffles into Canada Under a Health Canada Approved Psilocybin Import Permit

Red Light Holland (TRUFF) successfully completed the largest legal import of psilocybin into Canada.

The company grew 1.5 kg of psilocybin truffles in the Netherlands and exported them to its lab partner in Montreal, CCrest Laboratories Inc., where they will be evaluated for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

The sale, which was approved under a Health Canada import permit, was the company’s second import of truffles into Canada and included three different strains of truffles.

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Vancouver’s latest tourist attraction

Magic Mushroom Stores Are Open in Canada — But They’re Still Illegal

Mushroom dispensaries are rapidly popping up across Vancouver…even though they’re still illegal.

The Coca Leaf Cafe & Mushroom Dispensary is one of a handful of dispensaries that opened in the city this year. Customers can purchase high and low doses of psilocybin mushrooms, growing kits, peyote (a psychedelic cactus), kratom (a tropical tree with an opioid-like effect), and coca leaf products (the plant used to make cocaine).

Earlier this year, Vancouver applied to decriminalize the possession of 15 different drugs including psilocybin. Even though the legislation has yet to be passed, the dispensary owner says he’s not overly worried about law enforcement.

Even Paul Lewin, a Toronto lawyer who’s working with TheraPsil to improve Health Canada’s exemption process, thinks the dispensary owner would have a strong case if he did get busted.

“We have enough research. If we fought this in court, we would win,” Lewin said. “We could clearly establish that it’s safe and that it is effective.”

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No more excuses for Health Canada

B.C. non-profit challenges Health Canada to end 50-year prohibition on magic mushrooms

Several non-profits are doing Health Canada’s dirty work to speed up the legalization of psilocybin.

TheraPsil sent 165 pages of proposed psilocybin regulations to Health Canada, which were based on the medicinal cannabis regulations created 20 years ago. The document addresses regulations around selling and growing magic mushrooms, such as how to qualify for a license, quality control processes, security measures, and packaging requirements.

Other non-profits including the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the Canadian Psychedelic Association (CPA) are drafting their own legal frameworks.

“This will hopefully be a gift to them to have done their work for them,” said a CPA board member.
“All they have to do is agree, but of course, it’s never that simple. The bureaucrats will have to go over it with a fine tooth comb,” said a former federal treaty negotiator and psilocybin exemption applicant.
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Global leaders join forces down under

$40m psychedelic medicine institute launches in Melbourne

Researchers from leading universities around the globe are joining forces to make psychedelic medicine a reality.

This Friday, a $40 million psychedelic research institute called The Psychae Institute will launch in Melbourne, Australia. The institute will study psilocybin, MDMA, and DMT to develop pharmaceutical-grade psychedelic medicines, and will oversee clinical studies in the UK, Canada, Europe, and Brazil. A co-director of the institute explains that Australia is the ideal location because clinical trials do not need sign-off from an ethics committee, unlike many countries.