Dia dos povos indígenas: mudanças e significados

Abstract

This final project aimed to investigate the meaning of Indigenous Peoples' Day, now Indigenous Peoples' Day, for the Kaingang people of the Toldo Chimbangue Indigenous Land in Chapecó, SC. To this end, a bibliographic review was carried out, participant observation during the Cultural Week in the Toldo Chimbangue Indigenous Land, and interviews with Kaingang teachers. The results show that, over time, Indigenous Peoples' Day, initially instituted by the state, began to be appropriated by indigenous peoples as a form of resistance and cultural reaffirmation, much more complex than a simple celebration. The study also reveals the importance of indigenous school education in redefining these narratives and overcoming stereotypes present in textbooks, the media, and common sense. The testimonies of indigenous teachers reveal that educational approaches to the date have been redefined, but there is still a long way to go before indigenous issues are treated in a more inclusive and in-depth way in schools. It is concluded that Indigenous Peoples' Day should be understood not only as a commemorative date, but as an invitation to reflect on the history, rights and appreciation of indigenous cultures.