VISION STATEMENT

ATAYAL is a non-political organization committed to providing the indigenous peoples of Taiwan with economically and environmentally sustainable opportunities in a world market. By facilitating the development of the unique culture into marketable assets overseas with education and fair trade practices, we are expanding the possibility for the indigenous people of Taiwan to embrace and value their heritage in the modern day world, preserving it for future generations.

TAGLINE

Nurturing the spirit and culture of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan.

DIRECTIVES

The indigenous culture of Taiwan, along with other indigenous cultures of the world, provide for all people added richness and depth to the human experience and primal wisdom promoting a life of balance and harmony. ATAYAL will develop projects that will provide people with a fulfilling experience of Taiwanese indigenous culture, develop demand for these experiences and fulfill on our commitments to the indigenous people of Taiwan.

1. Raise awareness and educate about the indigenous culture of Taiwan to increase demand for cultural assets.
   • Web site (news, stories, information, schedule of cultural events)
   • Cultural events
   • Cultural exchange programs
   • Documentary films
   • Photography exhibits
   • Memberships
2. Develop leaders and volunteers to provide manpower and resources for organizational expansion.
3. Facilitate indigenous culture-based economic development projects.
   • Cultural events
   • Development of online marketplace for cultural products and services
   • Promotion of eco-tourism
4. Develop support resources for projects.
   • Interpretation/translation network for multiple languages
   • Communications systems
   • Marketing resources
   • Legal services
   • Photography exhibits
   • Memberships
5. Create financial self-sustainability for the organization that is economically and environmentally responsible.
   • Proceeds from economic development projects
   • Donations
   • Sponsorships
   • Grants
6. Develop the entire self-sustainable economic development system as a template that can be reproduced by other tribal groups in the world.