Perspectives of Indigenous Bridges

ORGANIZATION The ATAYAL Organization is a registered American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (IRS EID: 59-3719572). It was founded in the State of Florida in 2001 with its core mission to preserve Indigenous language and culture through activities that raise public awareness of and appreciation for Indigenous Heritage and Wisdom. The organization is led by a Board and Leadership Team that has a substantial representation by women and minorities, especially from Indigenous peoples. The organization's International Advisory Committee is a Who's Who of leaders in their respective fields all committed to leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. ATAYAL is currently registered in Florida, Washington State, and Hawai'i, with a satellite office in Taipei, Taiwan. As per our Program's name, we are a Bridge, connecting Indigenous peoples and their communities, government bodies, NGO's, and foundations, and bringing them into collaboration for projects aligned with ...

We are proud to welcome  Amanda Minor  to the ATAYAL Team, where she will serve as our  Public Relations Director  and Journalist for Indigenous Bridges. She will work not only to share the stories of indigenous people and culture, but also to learn about these cultures so critical to Taiwan’s history, and to extend their reach to other parts of the world. Amanda will manage our social media campaign, documenting our activities and sharing indigenous knowledge through the various platforms. Amanda Minor grew up in the United States and studied communications and anthropology. This interest led her to Taiwan shortly after graduating, where she continued her master’s studies in International Business Management. Working professionally in marketing, she is specializing her skills within public relations and social media management. She is happiest when exploring new parts of rural Taiwan through road trips or hikes, and taking in all the raw nature as contrast to the ci...

The Financials of 2021 reflect another year of restricted program activity due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the organization has focused on program develop and relationship development for the Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program. The expenses reflect this restricted level of activity, but the donations surpassed the 2021 goals. INCOME ($21,967.00) Donations (19) - $11,967.00 Donations (1) - $10,000.00 EXPENSES ($2,782.82) OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ($1,459.50) Professional Services - $385.34 Office Supplies/Software - $476.71 Printing - $25.80 Dues and Subscriptions - $71.25    Travel and Transportation - $59.90  Rent - 2021 Washington State Registered Agent Fee 2021 and Mailbox Rental - $300 .00 Bank Fees - $140.50 PROGRAM EXPENSES ($1,595.69) Meals - $486.89 Travel and Transportation - $653.26      Accommodations - $272.37 Supplies - $42.91 Printing - $5.14      Miscellaneous (scholarship) - $105.00 Bank Fees - $30.12 NET I...

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 ...