5. Taiwanese Aborigines http://www.search.com/reference/Taiwanese_aborigines Many aboriginal people are bilingual and have been assimilated into mainstream society . Although more people today are willing to identify with their aboriginal ancestry than in the past, the new generation who grew up in cities can no longer converse in their ancestral tongues.
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10. “ Nativist" Education This awareness has become the propelling force behind government efforts to promote "nativist" education 鄉土教育 in elementary and secondary schools. The goal of nativist education is to teach students about the natural history, geography, environment, dialects, arts, and culture of Taiwan, and thus cultivate an affection for Taiwan and respect for the island's different cultures and ethnic groups . Under initial plans adopted by the MOE in 1997 for promoting nativist education, bilingual education is a primary focus.