Following the Council of Indigenous Peoples’ (CIP) presentation of its administrative report to the Legislative Yuan’s Internal Administration Committee yesterday (January 19^th), several related issues have continued to draw attention among indigenous communities through online platforms and media coverage. To prevent misunderstandings arising from inaccurate or misleading information, the CIP issued a clarification statement today (January 20^th), urging all parties to “engage with indigenous affairs based on accurate information.”

Regarding concerns that indigenous status may be revoked, the CIP explained that after the amendment to the Status Act for Indigenous Peoples in 2024, it has worked with local governments nationwide to conduct more than 20 informational briefings to safeguard procedural rights in household registration practices. In addition, toward the end of last year (2025), the CIP released multiple press statements, fact sheets, and visual summaries clearly stating that indigenous status will not be revoked automatically, thereby addressing concerns. The CIP has also coordinated with household registration authorities to ensure that affected individuals are formally notified and granted adequate time, as required by law, to complete necessary procedures.

With respect to concerns that logging ban compensation income may affect eligibility for low-income household status, the CIP reiterated its position that logging ban compensation should not be included in total household income calculations. In December last year (2025), the CIP proactively convened interministerial consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Agriculture to explore solutions. Relevant legal and institutional measures are currently being formulated in accordance with the meeting conclusions to safeguard indigenous rights and interests.

As for public attention surrounding cases of under-collected indigenous employment compensation fees, the CIP noted that while it has the legal authority to levy such fees, the collection process demands a more rigorous legal procedures, including inter-agency investigations and opportunities for affected parties to present their statements, which naturally takes time. Moreover, the statutory recovery period is five years. To address previously uncompleted cases, the CIP has strengthened staffing and operational capacity this year to improve collection efficiency in accordance with the law.