"Hunting and Identity: Taiwan's Centuries-Old Battle"

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"Hunting and Identity: Taiwan's Centuries-Old Battle"
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In Taiwan, the Indigenous Truku tribe is fighting for inclusion and acceptance, facing discrimination and restrictions on their traditional hunting rights due to centuries of colonial oppression. The Truku people, who suffer from mental health consequences as a result, are advocating for the restoration of their hunting rights as a step toward healing and preserving their cultural heritage, amidst ongoing struggles for recognition and autonomy within the broader identity and political landscape of Taiwan.

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