Uma pesquisa realizada na formação intercultural para educadores indígenas: transformações na economia de uma aldeia no Sul da Bahia

Abstract

This article presents resultsof the research developed as academic career of the first author, an Indigenous Pataxófrom southern Bahia, within the scope of the Degree in Intercultural Formation for Indigenous Educators, with a qualification in Mathematics. We have reported on transformations experienced in the economy of the mother indigenous village Barra Velha, in the territory of Barra Velha, municipality of Porto Seguro, in the south of Bahia. The article presents insights into the local economy transformations during COVID-19 Pandemic based on data from interviews with four indigenous people from this village who worked in the main activities that generate income for families in the community. In addition to the interviews, we discussed the introduction of Google Forms and used and analyzed the answers to the questionnaire. Based on the data presented in this article, the resilience of the Pataxó people from the Barra Velha village stands out in their search for survival and strengthening of their cultural practices during COVID-19 Pandemic. As part of the research results, we understand that the suspension of school activities and other activities enabled a new relationship over time, favoring a greater experience of teachers, children and young people with the cultural practices of their people. Also, the strengthening of traditional education experienced by children is observed, highlighting intergenerational relationships and challenges for indigenous school practices during the pandemic are also highlighted.