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 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。