Ep 27 - How to Have Difficult Conversations Regarding Race with Vance Blackfox

This episode features Vance Blackfox, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, discussing the importance of valuing diverse perspectives to grow communities and individuals. Vance, having moved back to the Cherokee Nation Reservation, speaks on leading a program that fosters difficult conversations on race and cultural understanding. Highlighting his role in Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, Vance underscores the impact of matriarchal societies in Cherokee Nation and the need to revive their stories. He introduces 'Other+wise,' a cultural education non-profit aimed at challenging and educating youth through immersions in diverse communities. Vance also discusses the Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium, celebrating Indigenous wisdom in theology. The conversation covers Vance's views on balancing multiple projects, his inspirations from various creators, and how creativity intertwines with spirituality.https://www.otherwise.red/https://lstc.edu/story/vance-blackfox-shifting-the-narrative-of-mission-and-service/