Indigenous city kids search for roots to narrow the distance with their tribal culture

At 12.6%, Shulin District has the highest proportion of Indigenous people in New Taipei City. Indigenous people living in urban areas tend to gradually lose contact with their tribal culture as they integrate into society. Therefore, Shulin High School developed a program to help Indigenous city kids better understand their culture and identity. Through providing a platform for exchange and learning between different Indigenous peoples, Indigenous kids are encouraged to generate self-confidence and pride in their heritage.

The school’s Indigenous Crafts Program not only helps Indigenous kids better understand their culture but also gives kids a sense of identity and belonging. It is hoped that through the course, many more people will get to know about the unique cultural treasures on the island of Taiwan.

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都市原住民的尋根學習 拉近與部落的距離

樹林區有著新北市最高比例12.6%的原住民人口，而在都市生活的原住民，往往為了融合社會，導致與部落文化逐漸脫節。因此，樹林高中為了讓都市的原住民孩子能更認識自己的文化以及對身分的認同感，透過不同原住民族孩子之間的交流學習，產生「身為原住民族」的自信心。

原住民藝能專班的課程，除了讓原住民孩子更了解部落文化，也因為三年的接觸，對「身為原住民」這樣的身分產生了認同感，進而渴望透過自身的力量，讓更多人認識台灣島上獨有的文化瑰寶。

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