Um relato de resistência no Sertão Alagoano: a (re)organização espacial da Etnia koiupanká na Aldeia Roçado em Inhapi/ AL

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Northeastern Indians have in their ethnographic context the struggle for territorial inheritance and the self-assertion of their ethno-cultural identity as native peoples. However, it is important to emphasize that the historical scenario of indigenous peoples, especially in the Sertão Alagoano, is also marked by the constant diasporas in search of reorganization of their village, due to the relentless repression since the colonial period. The objective of this work is to express the difficulties and resistance actions of the Alagoan Koiupanká ethnic group, highlighting the struggles for the territory and the concreteness of its ethno-cultural self-assertion. A bibliographic survey was carried out to better understand the subject. We focus theoretically on the discussions on Vieira (2010, 2017), Amorim (2010), Boas (2004), Cunha (2009) as well as a technical visit to the indigenous community. Based on the information collected, it was sought to highlight the activities and cultural manifestations in Aldeia Roçado, to report on the territorial resistance struggle of the Kouipanká ethnic group and to elucidate their difficulties and achievements. The Koiupanká had ethnic recognition but even so, it was not enough to get the land demarcation. The Anselmo Bispo de Souza Indigenous State School is one of the forms of resistance, through teaching and learning, instruction and sharing of knowledge, both cultural and external knowledge of non-indigenous society. The school plays a fundamental role in the community, preserving the memory of its ancestors and training students to participate in the transformation of their community.

KEYWORDS: Indigenous people; Identity; Territory.