What happens when AI meets Taiwan’s Indigenous languages? First, it might break its teeth trying to decipher Paiwan’s highly inflected,... more

You can’t learn a language in a vacuum — and the Paiwan language proves it. Words like ‘pai’, ‘manu’ and... more

Born with only a Chinese name — despite Paiwan tradition — Yedda Ljeljeng lja Palemek found a turning point when... more

Through her grandmother’s extraordinary life — from Atayal to Japanese, and the so-called “mountain compatriot” — Eri Liao traces the... more

Atayal folk songs are like… techno, says singer Eri Liao. In this part of our interview, Eri talks about Atayal... more

One day, Eri Liao woke up and decided that Brazil’s iconic ‘Águas de Março’ needed to live in her ancestral... more

Ever heard a song that feels like a memory you’ve never lived? Singer Eri Liao, half Indigenous Atayal and half... more

The unique dialect of the Matsu Islands became a national language of Taiwan in 2019. Eva Tsao (曹辰瑩), its first... more

Why do many people mistake the Matsu language for Hakka? Matsu teacher and YouTuber Eva Tsao (曹辰瑩) explores what makes... more

“I am from Matsu (我是馬祖儂),” declares our guest, taking us on a journey through her island home, its unique dialect,... more

Are cochlear implants a solution or just one part of the picture? In the final part of our series, we... more

Did you know many Deaf children in Taiwan already learn American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling? Dr. Jean Andrews and Dr.... more

Is sign language an afterthought, or the foundation of Deaf education? Dr. Jean Andrews walks us through different perspectives on... more

Like any spoken language, a sign language carries the soul of its people — their shared culture, identity and everyday... more

“There’s a foreigner on the phone!” That’s what young Eleng Kazangiljan exclaimed, only to discover it was her own Paiwan... more

What does environmental justice mean for Indigenous peoples? Paiwan activist and scholar Eleng Kazangiljan shares powerful stories of resilience and... more

With a musical opening by our guest, Eleng Kazangiljan, this episode explores the breathtaking homelands of the Paiwan people in... more

In the final part of our interview with Christopher Joby, we ask: what lies ahead for the Siraya? Taiwan’s government... more

In a true Rosetta Stone moment, the discovery of a bilingual Gospel of St. John — written in both Dutch... more

What was life like for the Siraya and other Indigenous peoples in Taiwan before European arrival? This episode offers a... more

“Mihumisang!” is a popular greeting in the Bunun language, but there’s a catch: don’t say this to an older person!... more

What challenges do Indigenous youth face in a world full of misunderstanding? In this episode, Umav Ispalakan sheds light on... more

In this episode, we talk with Umav Ispalakan, an Indigenous activist and creator with roots in both the Bunun and... more

In 2019, Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) gained official national language status, a milestone aimed at promoting its use and accessibility... more

In this episode, Fanghuai Ku, founder of the Signing Village Workshop and a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), shares his... more

Did you know that Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) is part of the Japanese Sign Language family and is entirely distinct... more

In the final part of our interview, Mulihay Talus shares how the devastating impact of Typhoon Toraji in 2001 motivated... more

“My mother tongue is Amis, but my tribal language is Sakizaya,” says Mulihay Talus. Like many Sakizaya, whose ancestors sought... more

The Sakizaya people were once thought to have perished in a war with the Qing. However, 150 years later, in... more

Did you know that in Taigi, some words must be pronounced through the nose? This subtle nuance differentiates words like... more

Have you heard of a Taiwanese dictionary that once topped Duolingo on the App Store? In this episode, we welcome... more

In the final part of our interview with Indigenous curator Biung Ismahasan, we dive into what it means to curate... more

Several years ago, Biung Ismahasan donated his kidney to save his father from the grip of alcoholism, extending his life... more

Biung Ismahasan is an Indigenous art curator and scholar from the Bunun nation of Taiwan. In this episode, he speaks... more

In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Lin, a British-Taiwanese scholar who, after spending most of her life in... more

“Even if we only speak one word or sing one song, the language will continue.” This is how our guest... more

Taokas is one of the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan’s central-western plains. Along with other tribes of this area, such as... more

“Intermarried and disappeared.” This is what some textbooks say about the Taokas, one of many unrecognised Indigenous groups of Taiwan’s... more

“Tjakudayi”—a Paiwan expression of helplessness and the name of a performance that TAI Body Theatre will bring to Paris this... more

Despite persistent anti-Taiwanese discrimination on UN platforms, Tuhi Martukaw works to empower Taiwanese Indigenous youth to participate. It was the... more