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Why Taiwan’s Indigenous youth are learning what was taken

Sifo Lakaw, 49, is picking up his daughter from school. She hurries into the backseat, face tinged red and slightly damp from the heat of the late afternoon sun, and greets her father. He asks her ...
NPR

Taiwan alters its approach to identity and education of its Indigenous inhabitants

Taiwan's Indigenous inhabitants speak an array of Austronesian languages. Efforts are underway to teach and preserve Indigenous languages after decades of allowing only Mandarin in schools. Taiwan's ...
LAist

Members of one Indigenous tribe in Taiwan reflect on their indentity

In Hualien County, Taiwan, we're on the eastern edge of this island, where lush green mountains loom over the Pacific Ocean. It's a region where many members of the Indigenous Truku tribe live.
Global Voices Online

Taiwan's Yilan Creole: Revitalizing the only Japanese-based creole language in the world

Taiwan is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. A total of 26 languages are spoken on the island, which includes Mandarin Chinese, the official language, Cantonese, English, ...
LAist

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. TAIPEI — Everything about pop star ...
Capital Public Radio

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language

TAIPEI — Everything about pop star Abao is musical. Her earrings jangle as she talks, and her deep belly laughter punctuates her conversations. She spontaneously breaks into song while explaining the ...