Archaeological, linguistic, ethnobotonical, and genetic research has shown a deep connection between Taiwan and the Austronesian language family. However, due to changes over time, as well as modern political and historical shifts, Taiwan's ties with Pacific cultures have gradually faded. This project is named "Island DNA", symbolizing our aspiration to awaken and strengthen Taiwan’s connection as an island nation with maritime cultures. Here, DNA not only represents the genetic links between Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and the Austronesian language family but also underscores the significance of Diversity, highlighting the importance of multicultural values in shaping a new Taiwanese identity. By understanding the wisdom of Austronesian cultures—where humans and nature are deeply interconnected—we can cultivate Novel innovative thinking necessary to address future global climate challenges. Furthermore, we aim to reclaim the Austronesian and Adventurous spirit demonstrated in their migrations, a spirit that can inspire collective action in facing today’s climate crisis and seeking sustainable solutions.

考古學、語言學、植物學、基因學等研究中，顯示臺灣與南島語族有深遠關聯，但隨著時代、近代政治及歷史變遷，與太平洋文化親屬的連結逐漸淡化。因此，本計畫以《島嶼DNA》為名，蘊含喚醒並強化我們作為島嶼國家與海洋文化連結的期許。這裡的DNA不僅象徵臺灣原住民族群與南島語族間的血緣連結，更彰顯多元文化價值對新臺灣自我認同的重要性（Diverse）。藉由認識南島文化中人與自然緊密連結的智慧，我們將獲得因應未來全球氣候變遷挑戰所需的創新思維（Novel），並重拾南島文化在遷徙過程中所展現的冒險精神（Austronesian and Adventurous），這種精神在面對當前氣候變遷挑戰時，能夠激勵人們共同努力，尋求解決方案。

This project integrates interdisciplinary efforts across academia, professional sectors, communities, and Indigenous groups, combining education, culture, environment, and technology. The implementation process consists of four key steps: data collection, resource integration, design and development, and teacher training.

By employing a dual-track strategy that merges education and culture, the project aims to deepen Taiwanese society’s understanding of Austronesian culture, revitalize traditional navigation techniques and culture, cultivate internationally minded maritime talents and educators, and strengthen Taiwan’s Austronesian connections.

The ultimate goal of this project is to enhance five key aspects among the people of Taiwan (as illustrated below):

1. Foster awareness and identity with Austronesian culture.

2. Strengthen connections with other Pacific island nations, enhancing Taiwan’s international participation.

3. Highlight Taiwan’s island DNA through interdisciplinary integration and knowledge system development in education.

4. Take environmental protection initiatives related to oceans, rivers, forests, and the night sky.

5. Internalize the global sustainability philosophy of “One Ocean, One Family”, promoting the harmonious coexistence of humanity and the ocean.

《島嶼DNA：星羅引航探尋南島連結與永續路徑》計畫整合學術、專業、社區與部落等跨領域能量，結合教育、文化、環境與科技，執行步驟分為資料蒐集、資源整合、設計開發與教師培訓。計畫將透過教育與文化的雙軌策略，深化臺灣社會對南島文化的認識，復振傳統航海技術，培養具國際視野的航海人才，強化臺灣的南島連結。本計畫最終目標為提升臺灣人民的五大面向（如上圖所示）：

1) 培養對南島文化的認識與認同

2) 與其他太平洋島國合作及連結，提升臺灣的國際參與度

3) 透過跨領域整合與知識系統建構等教育行動，展現臺灣島嶼DNA

4) 實踐海洋、河川、山林及星空等環境保護行動

5) 內化「One Ocean, One Family」的全球永續理念，促進人與海洋一體共生。

This workshop aims to cultivate seed teachers with a profound understanding of Austronesian culture, promote the sustainable concept of "One Ocean, One Family," and rebuild the deep connections between islands, humans, and the ocean. We will invite international star navigation masters to teach traditional navigation techniques, guiding seed teachers to interpret and apply natural signals, thereby enhancing their practical skills in natural navigation. Ultimately, seed teachers will internalize their learning and transform it into concrete educational actions to disseminate Austronesian navigation knowledge and culture, fostering the integration of traditional wisdom and modern education.

本工作坊旨在培養種子教師對南島文化的深刻理解，推廣「One Ocean, One Family」的永續理念，並重建島嶼間及人與海洋的深層連結。我們將邀請國際星空航海大師傳授傳統航海技術，帶領種子教師學習自然訊息的解讀與應用，提升自然導航的實踐能力。最終，種子教師將內化所學，轉化為具體的教育行動，以推廣南島航海知識與文化，促進傳統智慧與現代教育的融合。

Workshop Overview

The workshop adopts a dual strategy of culture and technology to deepen seed teachers' understanding of Austronesian culture and cultivate globally-minded starry sky navigation education talents. International starry sky navigation masters from Polynesia will convey the core philosophy of "One Ocean, One Family," highlighting the close connections between Taiwan and other islands while reconstructing the profound relationship between humans and the ocean. Under the guidance of international masters, seed teachers will learn to observe local rhythms of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and seas, mastering celestial and ecological observation methods. They will gain a better sense of time and space, enhance natural navigation capabilities, and drive the modern application and transmission of traditional navigation techniques. Eventually, seed teachers will internalize their knowledge and transform it into concrete educational initiatives, promoting a fusion of traditional and modern navigation knowledge and deepening societal understanding of the ocean and Austronesian culture.

課程簡介

本工作坊採取文化與技術並行的雙軌策略，旨在深化種子教師對南島文化的理解，並培養具國際視野的星空航海教育人才。我們將邀請來自密克羅尼西亞和玻里尼西亞的星空航海大師與專家，共同傳遞「One Ocean, One Family」的核心理念，彰顯臺灣與其他島嶼間的緊密連結，重建人類與海洋的深層關係。在國際星空航海大師的指導下，種子教師將學習觀察當地日月星辰、山河海等自然節律，掌握天體運行與生態變化的觀察方法，進一步感知時間與空間，提升自然導航的能力，推動傳統航海技術的現代應用與知識傳承。最終，種子教師將把所學內化，並轉化為具體的教育行動，推廣傳統與現代結合的航海知識，深化社會對海洋與文化的認識，為永續海洋的實踐注入新動能。種子教師將透過系統化的增能，課程分成三個階段：