Kuroshio Odyssey: Maritime Memories, Culture, and Landscapes 黑潮漫遊-西雅圖展覽

🌟How much do we understand about cultural appropriation, heritage protection, and traditional cultural expressions?

In the final week of the TEAL book exhibit, curator Margaret invites you to explore the relationship between cultural heritage and Indigenous rights. Discover the unique arts of Taiwan Indigenous communities—music, dance, weaving—distinct in a predominantly Han dominant society. The appropriation of these cultural elements has raised critical discussions. Let's delve into these vital topics together! 🎶🌺

📚 This week, we're spotlighting another corner of the TEAL book exhibit! Curated by Margaret, delve into "Research Reports on Taiwan Indigenous Peoples." Explore how these works, viewing Taiwan Indigenous communities as “research subjects,” intersect with the current trends of Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty. How does this perspective shape our understanding? Let's dive into the discussion together! 💡🌏

UPDATE: CANCEL
This Friday evening🔗online forum🙌

📰 Curator Margaret/Nikal's latest article is out now. Big thanks to the editors at Taiwan Insight! 🙌 Check out the insightful read.

Wandering Back and Forth in The Sea of Books and Cultural Holdings – In Searching of Indigeneity, Positionality, and Self-identity Written by Nikal Kabala’an (Margaret Yun-Pu Tu). This article presents a reflective account from my perspective as one of the curators. It primarily focuses on the “behind the scenes” a…

📚 This week’s post about the TEAL, we're excited to showcase another corner of our book exhibit! Explore the diverse cultures of Taiwan's Indigenous peoples through captivating visuals of clothing, musical instruments, pottery, ironworks, and more. Vibrant photos paired with insightful commentary provide a deeper cultural context, creating a harmonious interplay with Burke Museum's cultural holdins displays. Don't forget to check out both exhibition sites! 📖

🎬 Grateful for the awesome turnout at our second documentary screening! 🙌 Exciting news - the third and final screening is happening this Sunday afternoon (2-5 pm) at the UW Allen Library Auditorium! 🏛️ Bring your loved ones for another cinematic experience! 🍿

*UPDATE: CANCEL 🌐 Next Friday evening, we'll be hosting a one-hour online forum delving into the issues of Indigenous communities, the ocean, and land. The discussion will revolve around the topic of nuclear energy.

TODAY（11/10）
Documentary Film Screenings 巴拉冠誓約 (The Solemn Commitment to Palakuwan) with Director Uki Bauki Q&A
電影放映與導演對話 session

地點：UW Allen Library Auditorium 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

What a successful event! We thank all the participants of this cultural sharing opportunity. We have learned so much from our Indigenous delegation from Taiwan!

📚Exciting News! Our curator for the Kuroshio Odyssey, Margaret/Nikal, is sharing her journey of selecting books to feature at East Asia Library (TEAL). This is her very first post.

Margaret/Nikal's exploration began in the course JSISA 588/HSTAS 590: Making Modern Taiwan (taught by Prof. James Lin of UW Taiwan Studies Program). She's delved into books covering Indigenous cultures, collective rights, Taiwan's colonial history, and more, all sourced from UW libraries, particularly TEAL. These books will form the foundation of our TEAL books display, shedding light on the enduring struggles and rich cultures of Taiwan Indigenous peoples throughout history. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌏📖

Next Tuesday - We will have four Indigenous delegations flying from Taiwan to Seattle. Come meet and talk to them at the UW campus! Please RSVP https://bit.ly/KuroshioRSVP
Nov 9 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Indigenous Cultures & Food Cultures Exchange with Sra Kacaw, Dumai Manaaki, Sayang Anang, and Uki Bauki | UW Tateuchi East Asia Library – Seminar Room