Perspectives of Indigenous Bridges

  The Year of 2022 started off with the end of the Zero-COVID Policy in Taiwan, thanks to the Omicron wave overcoming its borders. The first half of the year saw changes in policy as COVID was no longer seen as a serious threat to public health. Public health policies became less restrictive and, as a result, our organization's activities gained momentum. The next year promises to see a resumption of normal cultural exchange activities, thanks to the opening of borders and the reduction in restrictions. Last year, our organization used the down time to be productive, strengthening the foundation for a sustainable future. This year, we made substantial progress with the four pillars of our organization:  Recruiting, Program Development, Partnerships and Fundraising . I. RECRUITING In 2021, we added an important member to our Board and Staff. Wennifer Lin Haver – Secretary and Program Director Wennifer Lin Haver, PhD is a founder of a non-profit organization who earned her Ma...

The year of 2021 was traumatic and life-changing for many people and organizations in the world. For our organization, we also had serious challenges to overcome. The cultural exchange activities of the ATAYAL organization had been suspended since March 2020, including our most important cultural exchange event, the Tribal Canoe Journeys . However, through our relationships with our partners, staff, and supporters, we were able to achieve progress and make a difference for some communities. Instead of hanging up our paddles, our organization used the down time to be productive, strengthening the foundation for a sustainable future. Having some structures of organization in place, we were able to move forward on several fronts. Progress was made with the four pillars of our organization: Recruiting, Program Development, Partnerships and Fundraising . I. RECRUITING In 2021, we added key members to our Board and International Advisory Board. Each person brings to the organization their ...

  Group photo from the 2019 Tribal Canoe Journeys The year of 2020 was one of big changes for the world and for our organization as well. Large gatherings of people and international travel became banned and online meetings became the norm. The cultural exchange activities of the ATAYAL organization were suspended, including our most important cultural exchange event, the Tribal Canoe Journeys . Instead of hanging up our paddles, our organization used the down time to be productive, strengthening the foundation for a sustainable future. We worked on the four pillars of our foundation: Recruiting , Program Development , Partnerships and Fundraising . I. RECRUITING In 2020, we added key members to our Board, International Advisory Board, and to our Staff. Each person offers the organization their experience, skills and connections. More importantly, they bring a passion and respect for the indigenous people and their cultures. Dr. Ming-lon Young - Chairman of the Board Guy Charlton ...