CEOs from the world’s nine major indigenous broadcasting networks are joining the World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference (WITBC)  2010 held in Taiwan on March 10-12. At this biennial event, the CEOs, as well as academics, researchers and media workers will gather wisdom to explore ways to preserve and promote indigenous cultures and languages worldwide. Meanwhile, through exchanges of experiences and action-driven discussions, the participants will be able to maximize their influences to speak up for the rights of indigenous peoples. .

“Sharing” is the core value of indigenous peoples. We will share our know-how, technology and skills in broadcasting and learn from one another through panel discussions, film presentations, tours to indigenous cultural sites and a series of others activities scheduled in the three-day event. The development of Taiwan’s indigenous broadcasting system will be introduced and the country’s rich indigenous cultures will be presented.

－ Sharing the world of the indigenous, building up the power of Austronesian
By Ta-chuan Sun, Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples
－ Meeting challenges through better understanding and collaboration
By Tung-liao Cheng, President of Public Television Service Foundation
－ Autonomous Expression, Global Broadcasting
By Ching-I Hor, Chairman of Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation
－ One Earth, Common Vision
By Sylvia Feng, President and CEO of Public Television Service
－ Sharing information and prosperity
By Masegseg Zengror Gadu(PhD), Director of National Museum of Prehistory
－ Taiwanese indigenous people reaching out to the world
By Masao Aki, Director of Taiwan Indigenous Television

Four Major Activities – Linking Up the Indigenous World

Broadcasting Conference｜March 10 (Wed.) ~ 11 (Thur.) ｜
At the two-day conference, indigenous broadcasters worldwide will exchange operational and developmental experiences, promote understanding and enforce collaboration to jointly expand the world’s indigenous broadcasting industry.

WITBC Film Festival｜March 10 (Tue.) ~ 12 (Fri.) ｜
Films provided by participating broadcaster will be premiered. Meanwhile, the films can be exchanged among WITBN members to provide inspirations for future productions.

Indigenous Cultural Tour｜March 12 (Fri.) ｜
Beinan Cultural Park｜Sapuru Village｜Old Champlain Site｜Arapanay Landing Point｜Katatipul｜
A one-day indigenous cultural trip is organized to help participants better understand the history of the Austronesian people in Taiwan. There will be a guided tour at the National Museum of Prehistory where visitors will enjoy fascinating performances by Taiwanese indigenous members and witness a tree-planting ceremony marking the country’s Arbor Day. . This trip can also serve as a root-seeking journey for our friends from other Austronesian cultures. We hope the visitors can feel our earnest efforts to share with them the rich and colorful Taiwanese indigenous world.

Global Indigenous Broadcasters Exhibition｜March 10 (Wed.) ~12 (Fri.) ｜National Museum of Prehistory/ 2F Auditorium