Two distinguished Taiwanese Indigenous scholars, Dr. Awi Mona（傲予莫那）and Dr. Jolan Hsieh（Bavaragh Dagalomai 謝若蘭）from National Dong Hwa University, were invited to participate in the A&S Indigenous Research Ethics Symposium held at the University of Toronto.

The symposium, organized by the Dean's Advisory Committee on Indigenous Research, Teaching and Learning and the Indigenous Research Network, brought together Indigenous researchers, faculty members, and community partners from across disciplines to explore ethical and relational approaches in Indigenous research.

The event featured three academic panels on relational research ethics, land and ecological knowledge, and Indigenous languages as sources of knowledge, followed by a fireside chat with Ronald E. Ignace, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, and Karihwakeron Tim Thompson, a renowned language advocate and practitioner.

Representing Taiwan, Dr. Awi Mona and Dr. Jolan Hsieh contributed to dialogues on the responsibilities of researchers working with Indigenous communities and shared perspectives from Taiwan's experiences in transitional justice, Indigenous rights, and research ethics. Their participation highlighted the growing international collaboration between Taiwan and Canadian Indigenous scholars in advancing ethical, community-driven research practices.

Following the symposium, the visiting scholars also joined a land-based learning camp hosted by the Indigenous Research Network, which provided an opportunity for participants to engage directly with Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe knowledge holders on the land. This experiential learning setting deepened intercultural understanding and emphasized the importance of place, kinship, and responsibility in Indigenous knowledge systems.

During the visit, they also met with Professor Alex Mihailidis, Associate Vice-President of International Partnerships from the University of Toronto's Office of International, to discuss the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding（MoU）aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and academic exchange between the two universities.

The symposium concluded with a traditional Haudenosaunee social feast and dance, celebrating Indigenous knowledge, kinship, and the spirit of relational accountability.

National Dong Hwa University（NDHU）, located in Hualien, Taiwan, is known for its strong commitment to Indigenous education, social justice, and community-engaged research. NDHU scholars actively collaborate with Indigenous communities in Taiwan and internationally to promote decolonial knowledge, cultural revitalization, and sustainable futures.