Written by Taiaiake Alfred, “Wasase: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom” expresses his perspective on the “warrior’s dance” of a non-violent spiritual revolution to free his people from colonial oppression. The author explores a history of war and corruption, reasons for rebellion, and approaches that will lead to a successful battle in favor of the indigenous people. Based on his presentation of both facts and opinions throughout his book, I believe he was able to capture and present the overall topic of discussion relatively well. Although his personal background as a Native person implicates a bias of judgment, it also serves as a good foundation of proof based on experience that he effectively incorporates in the book. The main
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To support this theory, he presents the example of the Filipino identity based on kapwa, or “shared being,” and their spirituality even “in an environment of material poverty and sometimes severe hardship” (Alfred 188). Although Filipino workers are scattered around the globe and cannot readily be with their families, their sense of happiness and freedom is not based on worldly values but of shared …show more content…
As a warrior, he promotes a non-violent but effective insurgence that the youth today should initiate and educate future generations about. Many sacrifices must be made and trials to be overcome, but shared identities among the people will lead to happiness and freedom as exemplified by overseas Filipino workers. As we adopt a more collective and spiritual community, the Settlers will eventually have no choice but to accept this declaration of decolonization. Moreover, this decolonization will lead to the development of self-governance, self-sufficiency, and social reform among the indigenous people whom Taiaiake Alfred defends in his book.
Works Cited
Alfred, Taiaike. Wasase: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom. Toronto: University of Toronto Press Incorporated, 2009. Print.
Indigenous Governance: Faculty. University of Victoria, 2008. Web. 7 Sept. 2014.
Miculka, Cameron. Deeper SNAP cuts possible: Food stamp program may be slashed up to 5%. Guam PDN, 25 Sept. 2013. Web. 8 Sept. 2014.
To support this theory, he presents the example of the Filipino identity based on kapwa, or “shared being,” and their spirituality even “in an environment of material poverty and sometimes severe hardship” (Alfred 188). Although Filipino workers are scattered around the globe and cannot readily be with their families, their sense of happiness and freedom is not based on worldly values but of shared …show more content…
As a warrior, he promotes a non-violent but effective insurgence that the youth today should initiate and educate future generations about. Many sacrifices must be made and trials to be overcome, but shared identities among the people will lead to happiness and freedom as exemplified by overseas Filipino workers. As we adopt a more collective and spiritual community, the Settlers will eventually have no choice but to accept this declaration of decolonization. Moreover, this decolonization will lead to the development of self-governance, self-sufficiency, and social reform among the indigenous people whom Taiaiake Alfred defends in his book.
Works Cited
Alfred, Taiaike. Wasase: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom. Toronto: University of Toronto Press Incorporated, 2009. Print.
Indigenous Governance: Faculty. University of Victoria, 2008. Web. 7 Sept. 2014.
Miculka, Cameron. Deeper SNAP cuts possible: Food stamp program may be slashed up to 5%. Guam PDN, 25 Sept. 2013. Web. 8 Sept. 2014.