EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 16 MIN
Not Indigenous Enough? Lahok Ciwko on Being Amis in a Han-Dominated Megapolis | #InTaiwanWeSpeak
from In Taiwan We Speak · host Oleksandr Shyn
What does it mean to be Indigenous in Taipei? Lahok Ciwko, an Amis (Pangcah) youth raised in the capital, shares his story of growing up disconnected from his roots and culture, facing prejudice and microaggressions from all sides, and reclaiming his identity through learning and advocacy. Now at NTU’s Indigenous Students Resource Centre, he helps others do the same.Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube 📸 Social channelsCome back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Share your feedback and help mainstream the conversation!
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What does it mean to be Indigenous in Taipei? Lahok Ciwko, an Amis (Pangcah) youth raised in the capital, shares his story of growing up disconnected from his roots and culture, facing prejudice and microaggressions from all sides, and reclaiming his identity through learning and advocacy. Now at NTU’s Indigenous Students Resource Centre, he helps others do the same.Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube 📸 Social channelsCome back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Share your feedback and help mainstream the conversation!
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