tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68363005386402928852024-03-14T00:51:26.814-07:00ATAYAL PerspectivesPerspectives from the ATAYAL Organization.Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-41925507310899058072022-08-17T20:47:00.000-07:002022-08-17T20:47:23.125-07:00Sylvia Dean Story<p> Here is a story by Sylvia Dean. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-zAfoCAyTtohRjOB0V6iNCrRvQ-9Spg4GpvNWo6qJHrWsSy-4cVnfYNiZW-fyEi4qSI6xFn1q4aVhZcIMPr3SFL5He4zaeIOY2AxMsMXTSS2htOciHF71dpvkc4bcTz8HwoTiuprmGkvonbG1elI492Z2tTVfj1KdyVJvlwVwef4wFIP9yoJkOwM/s3430/CENTERED%20S%20Dean.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3430" data-original-width="2389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-zAfoCAyTtohRjOB0V6iNCrRvQ-9Spg4GpvNWo6qJHrWsSy-4cVnfYNiZW-fyEi4qSI6xFn1q4aVhZcIMPr3SFL5He4zaeIOY2AxMsMXTSS2htOciHF71dpvkc4bcTz8HwoTiuprmGkvonbG1elI492Z2tTVfj1KdyVJvlwVwef4wFIP9yoJkOwM/s320/CENTERED%20S%20Dean.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukQwCQa548A/YG2GluHCx3I/AAAAAAAAHnw/9u-eQQemp54HZmUCBntVxsjDLybFEJiWACLcBGAsYHQ/s1477/Group-Opening.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1477" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukQwCQa548A/YG2GluHCx3I/AAAAAAAAHnw/9u-eQQemp54HZmUCBntVxsjDLybFEJiWACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Group-Opening.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>(Left to Right) TECO Director Hsiao-Chu Wu, TECO Director General Kuo-Ching Chen, William Tsang, TCSS President Jeff Chang, Nisqually Council Member Hanford McCloud</i><br /><br />
<p>March 26, 2021 - Bellevue, WA - A special cross-cultural ceremony took place at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Culture Center in Bellevue Washington on Friday, March 26, 2021. The donation ceremony started with an acknowledgement of the land that this event took place on as the traditional home of the original caretakers who are still here today. Five thousand medical face masks and “Taiwan Can Help” care packages were donated to Nisqually tribe. DG Chen, President Chang, and Council/Board Member McCloud were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from the ATAYAL Organization. DG Chen presented the ATAYAL organization with Paiwan artwork from Taiwan. The Nisqually Tribe presented Taiwanese attendees with locally made gifts and posters of Chief Leschi, a prominent leader of the Nisqually Tribe.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBCI4Zr3tBM/YG2KQHepq2I/AAAAAAAAHn4/0RtX9ADYDsM4x0abOp3xlQLX63gzy15ZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Will-Hanford.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBCI4Zr3tBM/YG2KQHepq2I/AAAAAAAAHn4/0RtX9ADYDsM4x0abOp3xlQLX63gzy15ZACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Will-Hanford.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Project Coordinator William Tsang presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Nisqually Council member Hanford McCloud.</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Representatives from the Nisqually and ATAYAL Organization shared stories of the Tribal Canoe Journeys over the last three years prior to the pandemic lockdown. The Nisqually reaffirmed their desire to bring a delegation of elders and youth to tour Taiwan. The tour, part of an effort coordinated by ATAYAL to bring host tribal nation delegates to tour Taiwan, will be planned for next year for about five delegates from the Nisqually Tribe. William shared updates from the Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program and the upcoming virtual conference event centered on reviving of Indigenous tourism post pandemic.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QzVeSDOQVyM/YG2MKNoeTmI/AAAAAAAAHoI/qNykdIBUiEEN5_3jF-e1v_IFF-oGJd96QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Will-Chen.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QzVeSDOQVyM/YG2MKNoeTmI/AAAAAAAAHoI/qNykdIBUiEEN5_3jF-e1v_IFF-oGJd96QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Will-Chen.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Project Coordinator Tsang presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Director General KC Chen.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p>The group also discussed seafood business cooperation. The Nisqually Tribe pointed out the importance of economic development and food sovereignty. Hanford shared a youth food sovereignty initiative to establish oyster farms to teach youth to breed, raise, and harvest oysters using traditional and sustainable practices.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0asdcQHyCo/YG2Mq_3oZlI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/foCS4BO4to8CdNuZS5ddZScCJeOt4xV9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Will-Group.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0asdcQHyCo/YG2Mq_3oZlI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/foCS4BO4to8CdNuZS5ddZScCJeOt4xV9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Will-Group.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>William Tsang with three recipients of the Indigenous Bridges Certificate of Appreciation.</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p>Hanford pointed out that the years of cultural exchange and hosting Taiwanese delegates during the Tribal Canoe Journeys are important to making events like this happen. It was agreed that this event would be the start of a long-term relationship between the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Nisqually as well. The Taiwanese organizations were invited to visit the Nisqually Cultural Center in the Summer.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pkc58S-Yfkg/YG2M_aorprI/AAAAAAAAHoY/hVMGGzBOYQMBmWerbXmgfULNTTlsm3t_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Will-Meeting-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pkc58S-Yfkg/YG2M_aorprI/AAAAAAAAHoY/hVMGGzBOYQMBmWerbXmgfULNTTlsm3t_QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Will-Meeting-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A special meeting to discuss future activities and partnerships.</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p>This ceremony was primarily organized by William Tsang, Project Coordinator of the ATAYAL Organization. The ATAYAL Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 in the State of Florida. It is registered in the State of Florida and Washington State. It's activities focus on international Indigenous culture exchange, with its focus on Indigenous youth exchange and leadership development. The activities are organized by ATAYAL under the Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program (IBYAP), and are facilitated in partnership with various tribal and academic groups. For more information, please visit our web site at <a href="https://www.indigenousbridges.org">https://www.indigenousbridges.org</a>.</p><p>ATTENDEES</p><p><br />Director General Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office<br /><br />Vice Consul Tony Nien Tzu Hu, TECO<br /><br />Director Hsiao-Chu Wu, Culture Center of TECO<br /><br />Economic Development Manager, Michael Mason, Nisqually<br /><br />Director of Emergency Management, Jeff Choke, Nisqually<br /><br />Council Member and Board Member, Hanford McCloud, Nisqually<br /><br />President Jeff Chang, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce<br /><br />VP Justin Wei, TCCS<br /><br />Former President Jenny Kung, TCCS<br /><br />William Tsang, ATAYAL <br /></p>Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0Bellevue, WA, USA47.6101497 -122.201515919.299915863821155 -157.3577659 75.920383536178846 -87.0452659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-86633938170631653682021-03-09T06:25:00.003-08:002021-08-02T01:36:56.804-07:00Hualian Archery Competition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Our participation in the 2019 Tribal Canoe Journeys in Washington State USA was focused on building on top of the results achieved in our exchanges from the previous two years, hoping to take the inter-tribal relationships to the next level, and to ensure sustainable exchanges and activities for the future.<br />
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Before this Summer, we brought a delegation from the Tao Tribe of Orchid Island to develop a relationship with the Nisqually Tribe near Olympia, Washington. Our delegation was the guests of our gracious host, Hanford McCloud, tribal council member and Canoe family captain. This year, Hanford McCloud invited an indigenous delegation from Hawaii, and we had the privilege of experiencing the journey with them.<br />
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This year, we had more quality time with Hanford. During an interview, he shared why he chose to reach out to tribes from around the world to join his Canoe Family. He also shared his desire to bring a delegation of Nisqually in 2020. We are organizing this trip to introduce them to indigenous tribes of Taiwan and to join the Tao Tribe for a reciprocal cultural exchange.<br />
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In discussing expanding the relationship with the Tao Tribe, Hanford discussed MOU's, fundraising, and suggested a shift in approach, to simplify future cooperation. By focusing on indigenous youth exchange, and working through youth-oriented non-profit programs, support would be easier to achieve. With the future exchanges fostering the relationships between the indigenous youth of Taiwan and the USA, we would be expanding their horizons as global citizens and planting the seeds for future leadership.<br />
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During our 2019 journey, we also met with leaders from the Native American leaders in Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Squaxin, Lummi in Washington State. We also met leaders from a few tribes in Oregon, California and Canada. Our discussions about possible Sister Village relationship with tribes in Taiwan were met with positive interest. Some of the leaders also discussed interest in economic cooperation to bring sustainable industries and job for their communities.<br />
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Throughout the 2019 Tribal Canoe Journeys, our youth representative from Taiwan, Johan Coolidge of the Atayal Tribe, paddled with the Nisqually Canoe Family, and made friends with Native American and Hawaiian youth. His experiences were documented through video and photos to compile a library of content for an upcoming documentary film about the importance of the Tribal Canoe Journeys for indigenous youth, especially in relations to international culture exchange. We had good interviews during our trip and gathered a significant amount of content.<br />
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All of our work this year sets the table for a very productive Tribal Journeys 2020, which will have the Final Protocol in Nanaimo, Victoria Island, BC Canada.<br />
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Our results couldn't have been achieved without the support of our donors and volunteers. Please support the magical results that can be achieved when we build bridges between indigenous peoples. To see more photos and results, visit our Tribal Journeys web page at: https://www.indigenousbridges.org/tribaljourneys.php<br />
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Our seventh annual Christmas in Wulai event kicked off in front of the Wulai Atayal Museum on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm under sunny, blue skies. The weather was perfect. The volunteers were full of enthusiasm and spirit. And the visitors on Wulai Old Street poured in steadily, taking advantage of the good weather.<br />
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Santa Claus made an appearance at about 2:00 pm, and walked down Old Street, with his carolers in tow. Volunteers passed out cookies (donated by sponsor <a href="http://www.babicorp.com/" target="_blank">Babi Corp</a>) and gifts to passersby. He returned for photos, while the performances continued. More cookies were distributed, songs were sung, and friends were made.<br />
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Christmas in Wulai is our annual event, bringing people from around Taiwan and the world to the indigenous community of Wulai to share Christmas cheer. We cannot organize this event without the love of our volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you to Babi Corp for the delicious cookies. Thank you William Ling for organising our tent.<br />
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On the twelfth day of the <a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/" target="_blank">2017 Tribal Journeys</a>
Taiwan-USA Exchange program, after the Tribal Journeys portion of the trip concluded, the members of the Tao tribal
delegation traveled to Seattle for a special purpose. There was a traditional Tao tribal canoe that was in the storage warehouse. It was shipped to Seattle by way of Taiwan long ago by the owner of Ivar's seafood restaurant, and later was donated to the Burke Museum.<br />
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Syaman Lamuran, a member of the Tao delegation visited the vessel to see of it could regain the it's spirit. Along with the Liugui Choir from Taiwan, Syaman offered the blessing in indigenous style.<br />
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On the fifth day of the <a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/" target="_blank">2017 Tribal Journeys</a>
Taiwan-USA Exchange program, after two members of the Tao tribal delegation paddled in the host family's canoe, they settled in with the Puyallup Tribe in Tacoma, Washington. They were warmly welcomed by the local tribe. Gary Smoke also took scenic photos of the area.<br />
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Gary Smoke, Director of International Affairs of the ATAYAL organization has taken many videos of the cultural exchange program with the Tao Tribal Delegation from Taiwan while they participate in the 2017 Tribal Journeys.<br />
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On the third day of the <a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/" target="_blank">2017 Tribal Journeys</a>
Taiwan-USA Exchange program, Will Tsang (He is from Taiwan's Atayal tribe), Gary Smoke and three members of the Tao tribal delegation finally had a chance to meet Hanford McCloud and the host Native American family in Nisqually, WA. It was there that they witnessed the first canoe landing.<br />
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Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-22367895514595317002017-07-16T23:09:00.000-07:002017-07-28T21:39:54.776-07:00Day 2: Going to Enumclaw<br />
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For Day 2 of the 2017 Tribal Journeys Taiwan-USA Cultural Exchange Trip, Will Tsang drove Gary and the Tao delegation to <a href="http://mapq.st/2dClleG" target="_blank">Enumclaw, WA</a>. Why did Gary arrange this part of the trip? Mr. Smoke went to Orchid Island to meet Syaman Lamuran in his home town, so Gary was also happy to show the delegation the hometown where he grew up in Washington State. The group visited the homes of Gary's family, and experienced American food and culture, including local cherries, Dairy Queen ice cream, and a fair at the Enumclaw, where they could see native American culture. <br />
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Most of the first day of the <a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/" target="_blank">2017 Tribal Journeys</a> Taiwan-USA Exchange program was spent traveling to the USA. Gary Smoke and three members of the Tao tribal delegation (including Syaman Lamuran) took the long flight from Taoyuan International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and was greeted by Will Tsang, the ATAYAL organization's Pacific Northwest Cultural Ambassador. Before leaving the airport area, they visited the <span id="goog_1473326021"></span><a href="http://www.museumofflight.org/" target="_blank">Seattle Museum of Flight<span id="goog_1473326022"></span></a>.<br />
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Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-73292987224585466542017-07-14T20:07:00.000-07:002017-07-20T23:48:59.490-07:00Follow Our JourneyWe provide our supporters and members this Map and Schedule to help you follow our delegation's participation in the <a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/" target="_blank">2017 Tribal Journeys</a> and related cultural exchange events. Follow this blog regularly to see updates and photos of this cultural exchange program. If you have any questions and comment, please <a href="mailto:info@atayal.org">click here to e-mail us</a>.<br />
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This is the schedule for Tao delegation cultural exchange trip, as organized by Gary Smoke, Director of International Affairs for the ATAYAL organization.<br />
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<li>July 15, 2017 - Arrive in <a href="http://mapq.st/2lyUrIT" target="_blank">Seattle-Tacoma International Airport</a></li>
<li>July 16, 2017 - Meet our Canoe Family, <a href="http://mapq.st/2dClleG" target="_blank">Enumclaw</a></li>
<li>July 17, 2017 - <a href="https://www.mapquest.com/us/wa/nisqually-282894412" target="_blank">Nisqually</a></li>
<li>July 18, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2fQbItl" target="_blank">Puyallup</a></li>
<li>July 19, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2sj8B8b" target="_blank">Muckleshoot Tribe</a></li>
<li>July 20, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2u3wQpS" target="_blank">Suquamish Tribe</a></li>
<li>July 21, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2rdfBmk" target="_blank">S'Klalam Tribe</a></li>
<li>July 22, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2fBS7jz" target="_blank">Port Townsend</a></li>
<li>July 23, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2mhVhgN" target="_blank">Jamestown</a></li>
<li>July 24, 2017 - <a href="http://mapq.st/2sKU2sD" target="_blank">Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe</a></li>
<li>July 25, 2017 - Tribal Journey portion ends. Back to <a href="http://mapq.st/2cZlirX" target="_blank">Seattle</a>.</li>
<li>July 26, 2017 - Sightseeing</li>
<li>July 27, 2017 - Cultural Exchange Program with <a href="http://mapq.st/2u41cbM" target="_blank">Burke Museum in Seattle</a></li>
<li>July 28, 2017 - Sightseeing</li>
<li>July 29, 2017 - Sightseeing </li>
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<br />Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-22036410163102083142017-06-11T18:05:00.000-07:002017-07-09T20:04:51.916-07:00"2017 Tribal Canoe Journey"<div style="text-align: center;">
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A cooperation between ATAYAL Organization (USA) and the Tao Foundation (Taiwan) has been established. The ATAYAL Organization (USA) and Bridge Studios (Taiwan) have long created cultural exchange and cooperation opportunities between Taiwanese indigenous people and Native American groups. In the summer of 2017, we have yet another amazing opportunity that we will support, the 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey. (<a href="https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/">https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com</a>/) We will depart on the 15th of July and meet our Nisqually Canoe Family on the 16th. “Our Journey” from Olympia, WA will commence on the 17th.<br />
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The ATAYAL Organization is working with Taiwan's Indigenous People and the Tao Foundation to send a delegation to Seattle, WA this July to join the 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey. (Standing Together)<br />
We hope to raise funds through The Tao Foundation in Taiwan, ATAYAL in America and also with the help of the Native American Tribes of the Pacific Northwest.<br />
The Tribal Canoe Journey is a yearly event bringing together indigenous people from all over the world to spend up to a month paddling their canoes and learning the ways of their ancestors. This is a wonderful cultural event and we hope to represent Taiwan this year. We will join the Nisqually Canoe Family. "Our Journey" will be about 14 days. This year’s final destination is Quadra Island off of Port Campbell on Vancouver Island, Canada.<br />
We hope to find the funds to bring a 4 member delegation to observe. This is a big project and really needs the help of our members, businesses partners, associates and friends to make this come to fruition.<br />
Please make a donation on our website and be part of the team.<br />
<b><a href="http://atayal.org/fundraiser.php">http://atayal.org/fundraiser.php</a></b><br />
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Your donation will go towards the following:<br />
Airfare for 4 people between Taiwan and Seattle, WA (US$7,500).<br />
Meals, Transportation Rentals and Accommodations in the USA (US$ 2,500) - Although the host family and tribal peoples will provide some accommodations during the event, a budget is needed to provide meals and accommodations for the cultural exchange group upon arrival and upon completion of “Our Journey".<br />
Additionally, a thank you gift for our Native American Hosts and our Canoe Family (US$200) - Some wood carvings will be obtained from an indigenous artist to provide as a cultural exchange gift.<br />
Admin Support and translation fees: (US$300)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NEW: </span></b><br />
**** We now have been invited to meet with a group from the University of Washington representing the Burke Museum. (Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture) <b><a href="http://www.burkemuseum.org/">http://www.burkemuseum.org/ </a></b><br />
Our tribal leader, Syaman Lamuran will discuss Tao culture, traditions and their boat culture. There is a canoe (boat) from Lanyu Island that will be displayed at the museum. We are very excited about this additional opportunity. <i>ATAYAL is honored to be part of this, "Our Journey".</i><br />
Additionally, our Northwest US Ambassador Will Tsang has set up a forum for a discussion of Tao Culture.<br />
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Please help us "Get It Done"<br />
<b>To donate: </b><br />
Go Fund Me Page: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/2017-tribal-canoe-journey-cultural">https://www.gofundme.com/2017-tribal-canoe-journey-cultural</a> (fastest and easiest way for a donation of just $5.00)<br />
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ATAYAL website: <a href="http://www.atayal.org/fundraising.php">http://www.atayal.org/fundraising.php</a> (For those in America who want a tax deduction)<br />
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The Tao Foundation website: <a href="https://www.taofoundation.org.tw/donate">https://www.taofoundation.org.tw/donate</a> (For those in Taiwan who want a tax deduction.)<br />
Postal Transfer Checking Account Bank code: 700. Account Number: 0261-012-0101-952<br />
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For our supporters in Taiwan…….<br />
CONTACT:<br />
The Tao Foundation (財團法人蘭嶼部落文化基金會)<br />
Telephone: (089) 731-000 聯絡電話:+ 886 (089)731-000<br />
Fax: (089) 732-173 傳真專線:+ 886(089)732-173<br />
Address: 12-1 Ye You (Coconut) Village, Lanyu Township, Taitung County, Taiwan<br />
通訊地址:台東縣蘭嶼鄉椰油村12-1號<br />
Web Site: <a href="https://www.taofoundation.org.tw/">https://www.taofoundation.org.tw/</a><br />
蘭嶼部落文化基金會 蘭嶼部落文化基金會 - Tao Foundation<br />
Postal Transfer Checking Account:<br />
Bank Number: 700<br />
Account Number: 0261-012-0101-952<br />
Transfer Account: 19846318<br />
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時間緊迫!<br />
請幫忙支持籌措2017台美原住民部落獨木舟文化交流經費 (Tribal Canoe Journey 2017 Cultural Exchange)<br />
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美國的愛泰雅組織(ATAYAL Organization)跟臺灣蘭嶼部落文化基金會的合作已經建立。美國的愛泰雅組織與台灣的橋樑工作室長時間建立台灣原住民美國原住民團體之間文化交流的合作機會。2017年夏天,我們有一個難得機會支持2017 Tribal Canoe Journey 這項文化交流活動。<br />
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愛泰雅組織正與台灣原住民蘭嶼部落文化基金會共同合作派出一支代表團至美國華盛頓州的西雅圖參與觀摩當地 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey。我們希望經由蘭嶼部落文化基金會,愛泰雅組織,與太平洋西北美國原住民部落共同來募款。<br />
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The Tribal Canoe journey慶典活動是一個每年舉辦的活動,其目的是聚集世界各地的原住民一起加入長達一個月的划獨木舟活動。藉由這個活動來學習及傳承原住民祖先的傳統。我們希望今年能夠代表台灣參加這個非常有文化意義的活動。我們將加入Nisqually Canoe Family為期14天的划獨木舟活動,這次活動的終點站是加拿大溫哥華島的Quodra Island。<br />
我們希望能籌措一個四人代表團參加觀摩此次活動的經費。這個計劃完成的時間十分緊迫且需要大家的支持。請參與支持我們或也可選擇至網站捐款。 2<br />
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您的捐款將使用與下列費用:<br />
機票費用,四人來回台灣與華盛頓州西雅圖(約美金$7500)。<br />
當地伙食交通及住宿費(約美金$2500)。美國本地的原住民邀請人將提供部份活動期間的住宿,其餘住宿伙食交通費用將由此支出。<br />
給邀請人Nisqually Canoe Family 的禮物費用(約美金200)。我們也會獲得對方提供的木雕作品做為文化交流的禮物。管理及翻譯等雜項支出(約美金300)。<br />
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**** 我們受邀至Burke博物館(華盛頓州州立自然歷史與文化博物館,網址http://www.burkemuseum.org/ )與華盛頓州立大學的教授們會面。<br />
我們的部落領導人Syaman Lamuran將會與他們討論達悟族的文化傳統以及他們特有的拼板舟文化 。博物館內也將展示一艘來自蘭嶼的拼板舟(獨木舟)。我們與愛泰雅組織都很榮幸有這個機會能夠參與這次的活動。另外,美國西北大使Will Tsang 也安排了一個關於達悟族的文化研討會。<br />
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father and family. Last year, I also had another very special reason for
visiting the Seattle area. Each year since the mid-80s, the Native
Americans from the Pacific Northwest have been celebrating "The
Journey.” This annual event is a reenactment of the way the Native
Americans and many other indigenous groups traveled from place to place
throughout history. The month-long event is also an opportunity to bring
the tribes of the Pacific Northwest and their guests from afar together to
share stories, songs, dances and their culture. It is not only building
unity amongst the tribes, but "The Journey" brings together the tribal
families and their supporters who accompany them on this month-long trek.
The paddlers share the hardships of their ancestors and follow
"protocols" when they arrive at new destinations. This year's
event was sponsored by the Nisqually Tribe and was known as "The Paddle to
Nisqually.” There were two groups that joined this year's journey, the
southern group, which started from the Washington Coast near Quinault and the
Northern Group, which started from Vancouver Island in Canada. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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caught up to "The Journey" on July 24, 2016 as it reached the shores of
Tulalip Bay on the Tulalip Reservation. I made several friends and
witnessed my first canoe landing on a sunny Sunday afternoon. My heart
soared as I watched. It was a beautiful day, and all of the participants
were enjoying the festivities. The canoes were magnificent and there was
a lot of variety in their construction. I was particularly impressed with
the protocol they followed as they arrived. As the canoes came in, they were
greeted by a member of the tribe they were visiting. One of the paddlers
would then stand up and tell who they represented, who their ancestors were,
how long and tiring their journey was and then asked to come ashore for rest
and nourishment. All the while, the paddlers in the canoes held
their paddles parallel to their bodies facing the sky.
Many of the paddles were adorned with carvings, which were very
impressive. Once the canoe master completes his request to come ashore,
the tribal representative commences to explain who their tribe is, who
their ancestors were, how they understand the plight of the
visitor's journey and welcome's their guest ashore for nourishment
and a needed night's rest. The paddlers would then go to an area, back
their canoes to shore (as a sign of non-aggression) and disembark. This
process was repeated at every stop and became quite a chore when there
were over eighty canoes.</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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stop was the shores of Alki Point in Seattle on the 27th of July. The
Muckleshoot Tribe hosted this stop and arranged buses to the camp grounds on
the reservation for the weary travelers. It couldn't have been a better
day, and the number of canoes had grown to over 80, as the northern and
southern routes met on the western shores of Puget Sound near Suquamish, WA the
previous day. I was amazed to see the construction of some of the
canoes. There were even some that resembled the canoes from the Amis
Tribe in Taiwan. Early the next morning the canoes set out for Owen Beach
in Ruston near Tacoma, WA. Owen Beach is in Point Defiance Park.
Point Defiance Park is an amazing place. The park has a zoo, an aquarium,
an old fort called Ft. Nisqually, a science and math institute and a famous
rose garden. Another well needed rest, dinner and evening of celebration
was waiting for them when they arrived. These celebrations
would most often last late into the evening and songs, dance and
drums were witnessed by the attendees. It was a very moving experience
and an honor to observe. I also had the opportunity to meet members
from the different "Canoe Families." I was told that this
year's event had representatives from as far away as New Zealand. Yes,
there was an Austronesian presence at this year's event. This has
happened in the past as I was told. Last year, a group from the
Philippines joined one of the families. It is my hope and my dream that
next year we can send a canoe from Taiwan to join in. I have requested to
be allowed to join one of the canoe families and the response has been positive.</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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connection to this year's journey was at the Nisqually Tribal
Ceremony. There, the Native Americans celebrate with a week-long
festival of dance, drums and songs. It is also a time to build
relationships between tribes, and that is where I was looking to make some
in-roads. I was there to meet Hanford McCloud, who just happened to be
the organizer from the Nisqually Tribe. We chatted in his motorhome for
some time, and I had the opportunity to let him know our intentions of forming
"Sister" type relationships for cultural, educational and economic
exchanges. The fishing industry was the first thing we discussed as I had
heard they do a lot of diving for geoduck. I was told that he is part of
a tribal consortium of tribal partners that focus on the fishing
industry. We agreed to pursue this relationship. Next, we talked
about next year's journey and the possibility of participation from Taiwan's
indigenous tribes. I suggested we could bring a canoe with crew and a
group of artisans, wood carvers, that could make a totem pole, start a canoe or
display their skills in some way. It would also be wonderful to be able
to bring some singers and dancers, but the cost is always something we must
consider. From our discussion, I think we have found a partner in this
endeavor and hope to join the Nisqually Canoe Family. I wish I could have
stayed longer, but I needed to continue my own journey to Portland,
Oregon. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Portland, I had an appointment to visit with Professor Jeff Thao.
Professor Thao is from Laos and works at Portland State
University. He visited Taiwan earlier this year and our
organization introduced him to several of our local contacts. He also
gave a presentation showing the results of observations he made while here.
We had lunch and he introduced me to two of his colleagues. We
discussed possible relationships and support groups that we could connect with
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journey had to move on. My next stop, Las Vegas, Nevada! Yes, Las
Vegas! My father and I visit my brother's house in North Las Vegas every
summer. It is usually very hot, but he has a pool. While in Las
Vegas, I was honored to have a visit from Tse Chi Chad Yen, a
Taiwanese-American, who has been living in New Mexico. He and his friend
Dwight Largie, an American Navajo, drove all the way from New Mexico up to Las
Vegas to meet with me. We had a very nice meeting at my brother's place
along with some excellent BBQ. The next day they came back for a
follow-up meeting and I was honored with a ceremony of “smoke."
The ceremony was sounding a little scary to me, as I don't smoke
cigarettes and if I get to close to people who are smoking, I start to gag and
want to, well you know. I sheepishly admitted to them this fact and told
them I would do my best and join in. He then got out a pouch and
proceeded to roll up some of his medicine. We then went out in the back
yard, and he started the ceremony. It was important to be standing on
terra firma while performing this ceremony. Dwight Largie lit up his medicine
and started the ceremony. He blew smoke in many different places and
directions and also used it to cleanse himself. After that he handed it
to me and I hesitated for a second and then took a puff. To my surprise,
it didn't taste of tobacco at all. I then proceeded to follow the same
ritual as Dwight did (with his help and direction). After that, Chad
followed me. It was really a moving experience. Dwight then took
out a necklace made of bison bone. The beautiful pendant was carved like
a feather and the necklace had a leather strap. He proceeded to blow some
smoke on the pendant and raised it in the different directions while chanting
quietly. Upon completing this, he said the necklace was for me and he
placed it around my neck. I was so moved I almost fainted. In my
eight years of working with indigenous people, this was the first time I
experienced anything like this. I really started feeling a
connection. He then gave me a hug and Chad did as well. It was like
we were becoming brothers from a new mother, mother earth. We then went
inside, where Chad showed me his medicine box. It was filled with honors
bestowed upon him and gifts much like the one I had received. He had a
small piece of buffalo hide with the long buffalo hair still attached, as well
as other various items. One "special one" was wrapped in a silk
piece of cloth. It was his most honored gift, and he told a wonderful
story of how he came to possess it. We concluded our meeting shortly
thereafter, and they jumped back into their car and drove back to New
Mexico. I was amazed that they had driven all that way to see me only to
return the next day. Chad has since joined the ATAYAL team and will be
pursuing our interests in America and with the Navajo Nation. This was
certainly one of many highlights of my journey.</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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stop was back up in Washington State and a meeting with Robert Satiacum from
the Puyallup Tribe. Robert is a strong advocate of indigenous rights and
the perfect guy to put the plight of the American Natives into
perspective. We talked about "water" and how we all share in
this element. In fact, we are all made up of mostly water. Water
has no color, no barriers and no preconceived agenda. It flows like life,
itself. We should all embrace it and "free" it. This
sounded a bit like a metaphor and I was beginning to understand his attitude
and outlook on life. We chatted for hours in his back yard. He told
me how he was a representative at the DNC representing indigenous people of the
Pacific Northwest. (Democratic National Convention) He also told me
of his intent to go to North Dakota to join in solidarity with the people
protesting a pipeline that could pollute their drinking water, in the event of
an oil spill. We have since had several chats online with a worldwide
network. Robert is a very interesting man, dedicated and active
when it comes to Native affairs. We quickly became friends and have
talked extensively about different ways to cooperate. I look forward to
seeing Robert and all of the new friends I have met during
"my journey" back to America.</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Journey" last year was an excellent one. Our organization made many
new contacts and have laid out the groundwork for future cooperation. The
ATAYAL Organization is committed to building bridges and this one has reached
all the way back to America. More to come!</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<br />SmokenFirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194412861126465577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-82004948315382846032015-11-24T19:51:00.000-08:002016-11-01T19:58:16.919-07:00Christmas in Wulai IV: 4th annual Christmas event benefiting the indigenous Atayal children in Wulai<div style="text-align: center;">
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For the fourth consecutive year, members of the ATAYAL Organization (愛泰雅協會) are organizing a Christmas event with local Taiwanese organizations to benefit the indigenous children from the Atayal tribe in the Wulai District (烏來區) of New Taipei City, Taiwan. The festive event, titled "Christmas in Wulai IV," brings the Western-style holiday spirit to the beautiful, mountainous indigenous communities of Wulai District, not far from Taipei City. Volunteers will perform live music in front of the Wulai Atayal Museum (烏來泰雅民族博物館), in the heart of the busy tourist sector of Wulai. Visitors can enjoy Christmas songs, take a photo with Santa Claus, and go into the museum for an education on the culture and history of the Atayal tribe. Aside from performing in public, Santa Claus and his volunteers will spread smiles among the children in the local communities by providing them gifts at Wulai District's local churches.<br /><br />"We are proud to work with local businesses, organizations and volunteers every year to spread Christmas spirit, which is the spirit of giving. For many people, Taiwan has given us so much, so this is our way to give back to Taiwan," states Gary Smoke, the event's main organizer and the Director of International Relations for the ATAYAL Organization. "We believe in supporting the indigenous communities, because we cherish Taiwan's indigenous cultures, and hope to share the importance of cultural preservation and pride."<br /><br />Everyone who can make it to Wulai on December 21 are invited to enjoy the festivities and explore all of the wonders that the area has to offer. The area attractions include the Wulai Atayal Museum, which is providing the venue for the activity. It is the best place to learn about the Atayal tribal history and culture from the area. People who cannot attend are also welcome to contact the organization to make donations of toys and school supplies for indigenous children.<br /><br />Each year, this activity attracts generous volunteers and organizations in Taiwan who want to give back to local communities. This year, a student group from the Taipei European School (TES) will participate in the activity. The event will include a partnership with Ming Dao Fashions and Fabric King Textile Co, LTD. Ming Dao Fashions is a collaboration between <a href="http://eng.mdu.edu.tw/">Ming Dao University</a> (明道大學) in Changhua County and Sussman International Co. They will be supplying comfortable and stylish pants to over 150 children in Wulai as warm Christmas gifts.<br /><br />Mark Sussman, founder of Sussman International Co. explains, "The years of dedicated work of the ATAYAL Organization supporting the indigenous tribes of Taiwan has inspired Ming Dao Fashions and Fabric King to help support them."<br /><br />The ATAYAL Organization is an international organization based in the USA dedicated to connecting the indigenous tribes of Taiwan with other indigenous peoples of the world for cultural and economic exchange. Since 2001, the ATAYAL organization works with local organizations in Taiwan to organize activities that promote Taiwan's indigenous culture throughout the world, and brings a world of opportunities to Taiwan's indigenous people.<br /><br />For Inquiries or to Offer Support, please contact:<br />Gary Smoke<br />ATAYAL, Director of International Relations<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:gary.smoke8@gmail.com">Click Here</a><br />Cell Phone: 0963-481-664Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-7676340840806522942015-10-19T19:42:00.000-07:002016-11-01T19:49:37.149-07:00ATAYAL connects New Zealand and Taiwan through Maori Star Compass Project<div style="text-align: center;">
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The founder of the ATAYAL Organization, Tony Coolidge, was hired in August 2015 as an advisor in Taiwan for the Maori Star Compass Project in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. This is a project organized by the Te Matau a Māui Voyaging Trust, a cultural foundation directed by Chairman Piripi Smith. The project is supported by the Hawkes Bay Regional Council. He was hired by Piripi Smith to find a suitable Austronesian design from Taiwan to symbolize the ancient Maori ancestors that came from the island that is now known as Taiwan. The design is to be used on a main pou (carved wooden totem) that serves as the West marker in the Star Compass. Special care was taken in the search for indigenous designs that were from the appropriate time period and region that would have been related to the people who migrated from Taiwan to colonize the Pacific region over 2,000 years ago.<br /><br />The Maori tribe, like other Austronesian island peoples, sailed across thousands of kilometers of sea to find their Pacific colonies. They sailed in primitive sailing ships called "waka," and used no technology or maps. But instead, they used the stars, the winds and the sea. The ancient skill of sailing with the winds and the stars has been passed down for thousands of years, and has been revived in modern times by Austronesian tribes. Currently, groups of Austronesian navigators day continue to amaze people by sailing to faraway destinations across the Pacific.<br />
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One group that is training future generations "waka" navigators is Te Matau a Māui Voyaging Trust, through their program called "Waka Experience." An important tool for their training of navigators is a "star compass." Te Matau a Māui Voyaging Trust is developing a large Star Compass near the shores of Hawkes Bay.<br /><br />To make the Star Compass, 32 carved wooden pous (totems) approximately 2-3 meters high are placed in a large circle outdoors. Six large limestone rocks will also denote the solstice points and centre of the compass. Four main pous for the North, East, South and West directions. For these main pous, the four corners of the Austronesian world are represented. The South pou is carved with a design that represents Aotearoa (New Zealand). The East pou is carved with a design that represents Easter Island. The North pou is carved with a design that represents Hawaii. The West pou is carved with a design that represents Taiwan. Under each pou will be a stone from each Austronesian land.<br /><br />The Star Compass will be used primarily as an education resource for a wide range of groups; trainee navigators of waka hourua, waka crew, school, youth and community groups. With appropriate signage visitors and tourists to the region will be able to understand the basics of how celestial navigation works.<br /><br />Chairman Piripi Smith approached Mr. Coolidge to get his advice on choosing a design to represent Taiwan. Coolidge did not like the choices that were presented, and advised that Mr. Smith consult with the Taiwan National Museum of Prehistory to find artifacts from the time period of approximately two thousand years ago, the time period when Austronesian ancestors left Taiwan to settle the Pacific. Subsequently, Mr. Smith hired Tony Coolidge to travel to Taitung, Taiwan to handle the task.<br />
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"This was an amazing honor for me to assist Mr. Smith with this project," said Coolidge, "Knowing that the design we choose will help Austronesians in New Zealand learn about and recognize their connection to their ancient homeland in Taiwan for generations to come."<br /><br />Mr. Coolidge gave a lecture to museum staff about Taiwan's Austronesian connection with New Zealand, and worked with the museum's director, Shan-nan Chang, to select the appropriate pieces. Tony also located a stone from a beach near Dulan in Taitung County to be set under the pou in New Zealand, to represent a spiritual connection with the Taiwan homeland. Once the photos of artifacts were shared online, a selection was made, and the building process for the pou had begun. Both Mr. Coolidge and Mr. Chang hope to travel to attend the opening ceremony of the Star Compass in New Zealand.<br />
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Indigenous Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884263373138465631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836300538640292885.post-15147858995294976812010-04-01T19:25:00.000-07:002016-11-01T19:27:23.209-07:00Purpose of the blogThe purpose of the "ATAYAL Perspectives" blog is to share the experiences, stories and opportunities that arise from the mission of the ATAYAL organization. ATAYAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the State of Florida in 2001. It began with the mission of simply sharing the indigenous culture of Taiwan with the people of Florida, but over the years, its mission and projects have expanded in scope in order to be an effective resource for indigenous cultural exchange.<br />
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