Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, St. Paul native and member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, will speak about Overcoming Colonization With Gentleness. Many well-meaning people know that decolonizing is essential work. However, without a critical worldview analysis, we might be laboring in vain. Rev. Jacobs will shed light on some blind spots that must be confronted if we are to take relevant steps in decolonization. 

Rev. Jacobs is a cultural facilitator who works to raise awareness of American Indian causes and justice. A sought-after keynote speaker for events like The Overcoming Racism Conference and Coming to the Table National Conference, Jacobs is a thought leader who contributed chapters to the books “Reparations and the Theological Disciplines,” “Dialogues on Race,” and “Gone for Good.” His work is featured in Robert P. Jones’ book “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy” and in the PBS documentary “Religion, Racism and Reconciliation.”

Jacobs is founder/convener of “Healing Minnesota Stories,” which creates events of dialogue, education, and healing, particularly within faith communities. He is a program director for Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and member of Washington National Cathedral’s “Sacred Spaces: Racial Justice and Spirituality in Action” cohort. Jacobs has a B.A. in Pastoral Studies from North Central University and M.A. in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary.

Topics: Other Faith Traditions, Racial Justice, Social Action