VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE

The Indigenous Bridges Program is the new name for our organization's services, which has been streamlined and focused for a more efective approach to indigenous cultural preservation. Visit our new web site to learn what results we have achieved since 2001, and what we have learned. We are applying our 18+ years of practical experiences and relationships to a solution that brings indigenous people together for cultural exchange, preservation and meaningful cooperation.

TRIBAL CANOE JOURNEY 2019 CULTURAL EXCHANGE

The ATAYAL Organization is working with the Tao Foundation to send an indigenous delegation to Seattle, WA in July 2019 to join the Paddle To Lummi, which is part of the Tribal Canoe Journeys. View our web page to see the results of our 2017 and 2018 events. This is a significant annual Native American event, bringing together tribes from throughout the Pacific Northwest to celebrate their traditional migration routes and canoe culture. The event has grown to include indigenous tribes from other countries, including New Zealand and the Philippines. This year, we will build upon what we started to create meaningful, concrete steps for relationships and cooperations between tribes.

That could not have happened without your support. The ATAYAL Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has developed indigenous cultural exchange projects since 2001, and this project was one of our most memorable.

Click for more details about Tribal Journeys International Cultural Exchange Project.

EARNING INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Voices In the Clouds is a documentary film organized and supported by our organization, to share the story of a disappearing indigenous culture with the world. After screening at film festivals in the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, the film had its Himalayan premiere at Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival and its Oceania premiere at the Wairoa Maori Film Festival in New Zealand. On July 15, 2012, the film won the "Golden Drum" award given to the best film in the Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival. It also won the Best International Indigenous Film Award at the Wairoa Maori Film Festival.

SPONSORSHIP

The ATAYAL Organization thanks our latest sponsor, BigRentz, for donating to our organization. Our fundraising campaigns raise funds for projects and equipment, in order to promote cultural education and exchange. Funds are also important for our annual operational expenses, which are very low. Without your support, we can't do our work to preserve Austronesian/Polynesian culture through education and connecting people.

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MISSION STATEMENT

"The ATAYAL Organization is committed to preserving indigenous cultures and empowering indigenous peoples by building bridges, or cooperation opportunities, that connect indigenous communities around the world."

More information on our mission | Our inspiration

VOLUNTEER

If you would like to make a difference with your spare time for our Indigenous Bridges Program and the people we serve, sign up below for the Indigenous Bridges Volunteer Program. Your time and effort can nurture the indigenous spirit and wisdom that has sustained human life for ages as responsible patrons of this Earth. Caring for this spirit now can bring it to life for all humanity in the future.

PRESS RELEASES

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Contributor Hall Of Fame: Thank you to special contributors Aaron Hosé, Chris Bremer, John Schaub, Derek Bedini, Leticia Rieman, Marvin Couch, Philip Diller, Tammy Turner, Po-wen Chen, Dr. Ming-lon Young, Dr. B-Chen Wen, Dr. Jen-yih Chu and Tobie Openshaw.

Photo Credits: Aaron Hosé and Chris Bremer.