
Conversations Va — the sacred space between us
Mar 25, 2024
Explore the journey of an esteemed university professor from incarceration to academia, with a deep dive into his ancestral village in Fiji where he is recognized as a chief. Discover the impact of cultural roots, community connections, and familial roles on shaping identity. Delve into significant rites of passage, cultural obligations, discrimination, and the quest for belonging in both Western and traditional settings.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cultural Roots and Community Connections
01:31 • 18min
Rediscovering Cultural Connections Through Pocahontas and a Trip to phygian
19:54 • 4min
Cultural Obligations, Memories of Fiji, and Ancestral Journey
24:00 • 3min
Ancestral Initiation Ceremony in Fiji
27:01 • 7min
A Cinematic Beginning and Abrupt End: Uniforms, Excitement, and Dismissal
33:31 • 2min
Navigating Discrimination and Finding Belonging
35:11 • 15min
