The Power of a Bunun Name (ft. Umav Ispalakan) | #InTaiwanWeSpeak

In this episode, we talk with Umav Ispalakan, an Indigenous activist and creator with roots in both the Bunun and Tayal nations. Umav shares how her mixed background sometimes confused those around her but ultimately made her more resilient and proud of who she is. She also reveals the story behind reclaiming her Bunun name and making it official long before it was mainstream — a powerful act of pride inspired by her father’s encouragement. Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube For engaging updates and video snippets, follow us on: 📸 Social channels Come back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Please give us feedback and share the podcast with others to help mainstream the conversation.