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.