Council of Indigenous Peoples
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The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP; Chinese: 原住民族委員會; pinyin: Yuánzhù Mínzú Wěiyuánhuì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Goân-chū-bîn-cho̍k Úi-oân-hōe), formerly known as the Council of Aboriginal Affairs, is a ministry-level body under the Executive Yuan in Taiwan (Republic of China). It was established to serve the needs of the country's indigenous populations as well as a central interface for the indigenous community with the government.
The CIP promotes the use and revitalization of Taiwan's indigenous languages, supported legislation that would grant autonomous land to indigenous peoples, strengthened relations between Taiwan's indigenous groups and those in other countries and raised awareness of indigenous cultures. Among its responsibilities, it grants recognized status to indigenous peoples of Taiwan.
The CIP has long strong tie with
History
The council was originally established on 1 December 1996 as the Council of Aboriginal Affairs. On 1 July 1999, the Aboriginal Affairs Commission of the Taiwan Provincial Government was incorporated into the council. In 2001, CIP established NDHU College of Indigenous Studies through the partnership with National Dong Hwa University, which was Taiwan's 1st indigenous institution in higher education and regarded a great milestone for Taiwan's social movement in indigenous education.[2][3]
The council also took over the management of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park from the commission. On 4 January 2002, the Legislative Yuan approved the amendments to the council and on 25 March in the same year, the council was renamed to Council of Indigenous Peoples.[4]
Leadership
As with all cabinet-level bodies under the Executive Yuan, the Council of Indigenous Peoples is headed by a minister who is recommended by the Premier and appointed by the President.[5]
The first chairman of the Council of Aboriginal Affairs was Hua Chia-chi. He was succeeded in 2000 by Yohani Isqaqavut, a long-time indigenous rights activist, chief of general affairs at the Yushan College of Theology, and Presbyterian missionary.[6] Yohani stepped down in 2002. His successor, Chen Chien-nien, had been Taitung County commissioner from 1993 to 2001, a position in which he became known for his dedication to improving the lives of indigenous peoples.[7]
On 4 February 2005, Chen was indicted for electoral fraud. He was accused of buying votes for his daughter,
Tribal recognition
Before the establishment of what was then called the Council of Aboriginal Affairs, there were nine indigenous peoples recognized by the government of Taiwan. These peoples had been classified by Japanese colonial authorities, and the designations were kept by the Taiwan government. In 2001 the
Pingpu
Among the Pingpu, or
Struggles for autonomy
Historically, one of the main goals of the Council of Indigenous Peoples has been securing autonomy for the indigenous peoples. When Yohani Isqaqavut was chairman, he worked towards securing land rights for Taiwan's indigenous people, saying "During my term, I will endeavor to see that indigenous land rights are respected."[27] Despite autonomy being one of the most notable issues among indigenous peoples, many activists feel that the government of Taiwan has not made adequate progress. In 2010, ten years after the completion of the first draft bill on indigenous autonomy, it still had not passed. Sun Ta-chuan, Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples, said that a bill would be passed within two years.[28] By September of that year, the Executive Yuan passed a bill, supported by Sun Ta-chuan. However, some indigenous activists were against the bill, claiming that the government did not accept input from indigenous activists when drafting the bill, autonomy would still be dependent on the approval of local governments.[29] In November, activists said that, despite the bill, the Executive Yuan did not care about autonomy, as indigenous townships were to become districts in special municipalities, in which indigenous people would no longer have self-governance.[30]
Other actions
The Council of Indigenous Peoples has supported efforts to protect and revitalize the
The Council of Indigenous Peoples has promoted international solidarity among indigenous peoples. The Council sponsored trip for a group of Taiwanese indigenous peoples to the 18th session of the UN-sponsored Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 2000.
After the enactment of a 2000 law which required the Taiwanese government to either allocate time slots on public television to indigenous culture and education or to create a channel solely devoted to indigenous issues, the council began to push for a channel to be made. In 2005, the channel was finally created, becoming the first such channel in Asia.[40] Indigenous producers criticized the channel, arguing that most of the programs were not produced by indigenous peoples.[41]
The Council produced an anthology of indigenous literature, including poetry, prose, and short stories, and a history of Taiwanese indigenous literature since 1951, and promoted this anthology alongside other indigenous documents, such as historical documents and oral histories.[42]
Criticism
The council has come under fire for ineffectiveness. In 2002, the Executive Yuan reported that the Council created job service stations in areas with low concentrations of indigenous population, and that the stations were not effective in lowering unemployment.[43] In 2008, indigenous legislators criticized the council for delaying legislative proposals.[44]
In 2010, Jason Pan, director of the Taiwan Association for Rights Advancements for Plains Indigenous Peoples, wrote a letter to the United Nations on behalf of
Young indigenous activists criticized the council for a lack of transparency regarding a cross-strait service pact.[46]
Organizational structures
- Department of Planning
- Department of Education and Culture
- Department of Health and Welfare
- Department of Economic and Public Construction
- Department of Land Management
- Bureau of Culture Park
Ministers
Political Party: Kuomintang Democratic Progressive Party Non-partisan/ unknown Non-Partisan Solidarity Union
Access
The council building is accessible by
See also
Important News Articles
ROC Constitutional Court paves way for Siraya recognition[48]
References
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- ^ "About CIP". 原住民族委員會. 10 July 2007. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Structure and Functions". Executive Yuan. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Yahani Isagagafat 尤哈尼-尹斯卡卡夫特". Taipei Times. 22 April 2000. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Huang, Sandy (24 January 2002). "Newsmakers: Aboriginal crusader Chen to enter Cabinet". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Chang, Rich (25 February 2005). "Aboriginal leader, 27 others indicted for electoral fraud". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (27 February 2005). "Hsieh accepts official's resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (3 March 2005). "Walis Pelin chosen to lead Council of Indigenous Peoples". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin; Shih, Hsiu-chuan (18 May 2007). "Premier-designate issues second list in Cabinet reshuffle". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Wang, Flora; Ko, Shu-ling; Chang, Rich; Huang, Joyce (22 April 2008). "Liu announces 17 Cabinet nominees". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Hsu, Jenny W. (7 January 2009). "Aboriginal protesters call for minister's resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (27 March 2009). "Lawmakers grill CIP minister over lack of performance". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Mo, Yan-chih; Wang, Flora (10 September 2009). "Wu Den-yih announces Cabinet line-up". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "ROC government unveils key personnel changes". Taiwan Today. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Thao becomes 10th indigenous tribe". Taipei Times. 23 September 2001. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Chen pledges to help Kavalan tribe". Taipei Times. 10 August 2002. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (15 January 2004). "Truku delighted at official recognition". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Sakizaya ratified as thirteenth indigenous tribe". China Post. 17 January 2007. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan; Loa, Iok-sin (24 April 2008). "Sediq recognized as 14th tribe". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Gov't officially recognizes two more aboriginal tribes". China Post. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (24 February 2009). "Plains Aborigines seeking renewed indigenous status". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (25 June 2009). "CIP rejects Pingpu status claim". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (3 July 2009). "Pingpu reject CIP's 'beggar' apology". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (7 August 2010). "Pingpu activist calls for new, separate ministry". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Liu, Shao-hua (3 August 2000). "Aborigines ask for council's help in getting back lands". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (30 April 2010). "Aborigines lose patience over bill". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan; Loa, Iok-sin (24 September 2010). "Cabinet passes Aboriginal bill". Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (20 November 2010). "Aborigines fight for autonomy". Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Council holds first tests for Aboriginal languages". Taipei Times. 31 January 2001. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Aboriginal Language Classes Open to Public". Gáldu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Aboriginal languages threatened as fewer test: CIP". Taipei Times. 20 November 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Hsieh, Wen-hua; Pan, Jason (15 August 2013). "Aboriginal language dictionary to be put online next month". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Council of Indigenous Peoples recruits tribal language experts". China Post. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ Liu, Shao-hua (5 August 2000). "Aborigines report on 'sneaking' into UN conference". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Yu, Sen-lun (27 January 2000). "Aboriginal trade may cross the oceans". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Hong, Caroline (9 May 2004). "Indigenous groups plan exchanges". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Hualien hosts Canadians at Aboriginal conference". Taipei Times. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Mo, Yan-chih (2 July 2005). "New Aboriginal station on the air". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (15 September 2007). "Aboriginal staff slam TITV, demand to be given priority". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "English anthology of Taiwan indigenous literature to be launched at Taipei book fair". Want China Times. 31 January 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ Lin, Miao-jung (18 December 2002). "Council blamed for high jobless rate among Aborigines". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (23 September 2008). "Indigenous peoples council attacked for lack of proposals". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (6 May 2010). "Pingpu activists ask UN assistance in Aboriginal claim". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Hsiao, Alison (29 March 2014). "TRADE PACT SIEGE: Young Aborigines demand apology from council". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
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- ^ Taipei Times (29 October 2022), ROC Constitutional Court paves way for Siraya recognition, retrieved 29 October 2022,
The Chief Justice said that recognition as indigenous should include formerly excluded groups native to Taiwan who speak Austronesian languages and whose culture is related to recognized groups.