Western Sydney University‘s first day on campus. Today was Western Sydney University’s first day on campus! They were welcomed by CIS’s very own dance troupe led by Mr. Pasuya Yasiungu Ne Niayoeova. Together they learned about songs and dances from several different Indigenous Peoples across Taiwan. #Facebook…
This upcoming week we have a series of public lectures facilitated by the Center For International Indigenous Affairs, and taught by our wonderful professors here at NDHU’s College of Indigenous Studies. This is a lecture series on Indigenous knowledge organized for our visiting Indigenous scholars from Western Sydney University, but also open to the rest…
After exchanging gifts, the visiting dignitaries and the host of NDHU posed for a photograph (from left: Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson, Adele Mason, Renee Bates, VP Hui-Mi Hsu, President Han-Chieh Chao, Dean Chung-shan Shih) National Dong Hwa University（NDHU）has been committed to promoting international exchanges since its establishment. Recently, the university had the privilege of hosting a visit…
Team Taiwan visited Effie Kokrine Charter School. From left to right : Bavaragh Dagalomai、Temi Pihu、Ciwas Pawan、Ifuk Saliyud、Away Maya Titiyon 、Mulas Ismahasan Islituan The 2023 Mrs. Fumei Wu Scholarship-winning team from National Dong Hwa University’s（NDHU）Center for International Indigenous Affairs（CIIA）participated in the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium（WINHEC）Annual Conference held in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, from July 17th to…
WINHEC co-chairs Dr.Bavaragh Dagalomai and Dr. Elmer Guy (second and third from the left) and the Executive Committee (2019-2023) took Photo with WINHEC Paddle during Aalaska AGM The World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium（WINHEC）originated from the signing of the “Declaration of Indigenous Peoples in Higher Education” in Canada in 2002, initiating a transnational organizational effort to…
The guests from Central Lancashire University took a group photo at the NDHU Millet Garden The University of Central Lancashire（UCLan）and National Dong Hwa University（NDHU）have established a strong foundation for future collaborations through their recent interactions and exchanges. The Center for International Indigenous Affairs（CIIA）at NDHU has been actively engaging with international institutions, experts, and scholars from…
With the gradual alleviation of the pandemic, international academic exchanges have resumed and gained momentum. Over the past two months, the Center for International Indigenous Affairs（CIIA）at National Dong Hwa University（NDHU）has actively reinstated its commitment to facilitating substantial academic exchanges and collaborations with international Indigenous nations. Through frequent international visits and hosting of delegations, the center…
Dana Powell is MOST Visiting Associate Professor in the Center for International Indigenous Affairs. Powell is a cultural anthropologist, with teaching and research focus on Indigenous Peoples, environmental justice, energy ethics, land rights, and relationships with the environment. For more on her projects, please see: www.danapowell.net Every Thursday welcome to Tea & Talk. Look for…
Award Profile Awards are available to pursue a full-time Master’s degree in Ethnic Relations and Cultures at National Dong Hwa University (NDHU). The program is taught in Chinese. Students can submit homework/exams/theses in English. The program combines one year of intensive studies of the Chinese language with a two-year master’s degree program. International students spend their…
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy FellowshipsEvery year, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy grants a limited number of fellowships to scholars and practitioners from outside Taiwan who wish to pursue research related to Taiwan’s democracy and human rights. The TFD divides its fellowships into four categories: Dissertation Fellowships, for PhD candidates writing their thesis; Postdoctoral Fellowships, for…