Guarding Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Territory:A Global Solidarity Effort

The Center for International Indigenous Affairs (CIIA) at NDHU invited Native American Director Myron Dewey (Newe-Numah / Paiute-Shoshone) and indigenous rights attorney Patrick Kincaid (Cheyenne) to Hualien for film screening and workshop. Following the screening of Myron’s directorial film Awake, A Dream from Standing Rock and a vibrant Q&A session, a social gathering was hosted…

Really Deserved!”Taiwan – Aotearoa, New Zealand Connection Project“ was selected for the 2018 Successful Bilateral Exchange Program!

The “Taiwan –  Aotearoa, New Zealand Indigenous Higher Education Connection Project“ from National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) has been selected as 2018 Successful Bilateral Exchange in Colleges and Universities case. The “2018 Bilateral Exchange Excellence Case Campaign” was held by Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET). The top five winners, National…

Austronesian Women’s Workshop: Participation in International Affairs

Austronesian Women’s Workshop: Participation in International Affairs   Indigenous women in Taiwan have achieved much success in international exchanges in professional fields such as academic research, arts and cultures as well social participation. On May 5th, 2018, the Center for International Indigenous Affairs hosted an ‘Women in International Affairs Workshop: A Spring Celebrating of Austronesian…

Indigenous Peoples’ Higher Education and New Zealand Connection

Indigenous Peoples’ Higher Education and New Zealand Connection   Given the demand for indigenous education against the backdrop of transitional justice, Pasuya Poiconu, Dean of the College of Indigenous Studies at National Dong Hwa University accepted a commission from Indigenous Peoples Council to assess the possibility of establishing the National Taiwan Indigenous University. This project…

PUBLIC LECTURE ANNOUNCEMENT : ‘Taiwan Indigenous Peoples and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’

【PUBLIC LECTURE ANNOUNCEMENT 】 ‘Taiwan Indigenous Peoples and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’ 【TOPIC】Taiwan Indigenous Peoples and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 【SPEAKER】Femmei Niahosa |Tsou Activist & Vocalist 【DATE / TIME 】 March 13th, 2018, Tuesday. 10:00 Am – 12:00 Noon 【LOCATION】College of Indigenous Studies, A213 【HOST】Introduction to World Indigenous Studies Class Center…

‘Taiwan Hostfamily Program’

‘Taiwan Hostfamily Program’     How to Apply In order to provide international students an opportunity to experience Taiwanese lifestyle and culture, host families are very happy to open up their minds and welcome international students to join their family lives. There are 2 ways to apply a host family. 1. Join Activities -We hold different kinds of activities…

UN Careers Job Opening!

UN Careers Job Opening!

 

 

Posting Title: INTERN – SOCIAL SCIENCES, I (Temporary Job Opening)

Job Code Title: INTERN – SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department/Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 20 February 2018 – 06 March 2018

Job Opening Number: 18-Social Affairs-DESA-93496-J-New York (A)

Staffing Exercise: N / A

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Taiwan-Aotearoa Indigenous Education Forum

The forum series is a highlight of the ‘Taiwan-Aotearoa Connection: South-bound Indigenous Education’ project funded by the Ministry of Education. Focusing on training both community and international indigenous talents and the experience and perspective provided by the two wānanga executives, the forums offer potential framework and pathways to practicing indigenous education amidst transitional justice. The project director Dr. Jolan Hsieh ( Bavaragh Dagalomai / 謝若蘭) also arranged a visit to Tafalong, Karoro’an, and Pate Rungan communities to see the history of Pangcah traditional house, Kebalan traditional weaving crafts and industry, and discuss opportunities and challenges encountered by indigenous advocates and artists.

“Taiwan-Aotearoa, New Zealand Connection” Workshop

“Taiwan-Aotearoa, New Zealand Connection” Workshop   The Center of International Indigenous Affairs (CIIA) held the “Taiwan-Aotearoa, New Zealand Connection” Workshop on Nov. 24th at the College of Indigenous Studies (CIS), NDHU. The workshop, hosted by Professor Pasuya Poiconx (浦忠成), Dean of CIS, was an occasion to showcase the fruitful results of the ‘Taiwan-Aotearoa Connection: South-bound Indigenous…

‘Taiwan-Aotearoa Connection’ Project

‘Taiwan-Aotearoa Connection’ Project   A team of the ‘Taiwan-Aotearoa Connection’ project, organized by the Center for International Indigenous Affairs (CIIA), National Dong Hwa University (NDHU, TAIWAN), visited New Zealand from Oct. 27 – Nov. 7, 2017. This project is commissioned by the Ministry of Education under President Tsai’s ‘New South-Bound’ policy to promote and deepen…