The Wolf embodies humility through its pack dynamics. The wolf lives in a pack of others, and each animal has a role to play within that pack. Some may be hunters, others are protectors, and some are elders. Like the wolf, we must understand humility's importance for seeking guidance. Each member's role is crucial within the pack.

To be humble is to understand that you must first accept that all beings are easy to think of. Being a part of a pack society means that your actions impact others now and in future generations. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. Actions create trauma or gifts that are passed down through generations; you decide what your impact will be.

The most effective tools of colonization are polarization, division, and separation. The myth of separation is at the heart of the lies we've been fed, and it supports all of the power structures we have created. When people can be divided, they are easier to control and subdue—this has been used effectively throughout history. We have become so conditioned to it that we engage in these behaviors automatically. We respond to nearly every situation with a divide-and-conquer mentality.

The entire system is designed to reinforce elitism. Colonial teachings gave men the illusion of power. They created a hierarchy that placed some oppressed people over others, allowing the dominating oppressed people to reclaim some of their lost power.

Humility recognizes that no one knows everything; we are always learning. Decolonization is for everyone. Both the colonized and the settlers suffered trauma in the process of colonization. The colonization process was voluntary for one group and involuntary for the other, yet it cost both groups their history, traditional lands, and culture. We are humble when we see parts of ourselves reflected in people different from us.

Approaching activism with the intent to conquer an opponent always leaves us with a population that is negatively impacted by our actions. These individuals become antagonists to our cause and unwilling to join our movements. Decolonized activism requires us to

*approach the process from a place of kinship

*take the time to consider everyone's needs,

*address those needs as we go.

This approach will strengthen our movements by integrating more people into the work that we're doing. The communal approach ensures everyone feels valued and has access to what they need to live with dignity and security, creating more lasting solutions.