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Policy for Indigenous Peoples in Transition 107
Policy for Indigenous Peoples in Transition
KUNG, Wen-chi
Abstract
Indigenous peoples in Taiwan were called Shan Bao or Mountaineer Compatriots after
the island was restored to the Republic of China at the end of the Second World War.
They were treated like second-rate citizens. As Taiwan was democratized, a constitutional
amendment was adopted to better protect the civil rights of the indigenous peoples. Their
political participation is guaranteed by the Constitution. Their education, culture, social
welfare, and economic undertakings have been promoted. The Council of Indigenous Peoples
was established under the Executive Yuan in December 1996. City and county governments
set up separate bureaus to provide service and care for indigenous peoples. The
Basic Law of Indigenous Peoples was passed by the Legislative Yuan in 2005. The basic
law lays the foundation for a new national policy for indigenous peoples. The United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was proclaimed on September 13,
2007.” The new policy on indigenous peoples is being formed in line with the stipulations
set forth in the basic law and the U.N. declaration to ensure their wellbeing.