The author contends that capitalism and the ways of life it enables are antithetical to Indigenous ways of being, and that a contemporary warrior must tactically resist the negative patterns of a modern, capitalist life. Rather than joining and working within colonial systems, he advocates for restructuring both one’s personal life and society using ancestral teachings and Indigenous ways of being.

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The word Wasáse is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, "This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past."

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Alfred, Taiaiake. Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom. Toronto, University of Toronto Press, 2005.