Terra indígena é vida

patrimônio de inestimável valor

Abstract

The main voices of the indigenous movements assert from their intellectuals, great thinkers of this country, that the indigenous land is vital for the people of different ethnic groups that inhabit them. However, few of the non-indigenous people manage to understand the meaning of the land that for indigenous peoples is people, for whom they nurture affection as a mother who makes them live and welcomes them when their missions end in life. The text was constructed by the authors in a conversation circle. On the occasion, we exchange ideas which are woven between arguments and poetry, transforming the discussion into an academic essay. An essay that intends to show people the value of the forest, of the rivers, which like veins harbor the lives of indigenous peoples and make them resistant over 523 years of struggle against violence. The dialogue includes two leaders of indigenous movements and a non-indigenous author, who allies intend to chase away political omission in relation to indigenous territories.