The Role of Tremembé Wome in the advent of Cuiambá at the Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA) in Sobral/Ce

Abstract

This work was carried out on the protagonism of two Tremembé women, who played a very important role in the process of struggle and conquest for the education of this original people, located in the village of Almofala in the state of Ceará. Thus, the conquest of the Tremembé Intercultural Teaching Pedagogy Course, endorsed by the Vale do Acaraú State University (UVA), located in the National Basic Education Teacher Training Plan (PARFOR). Above all, breaking with the paradigm of modern abyssal thinking that still persists in disregarding their knowledge, know-how and practices, considering indigenous women to be inferior and subordinate human beings. The methodological procedures consisted of participant observation with notes in a field diary, interviews, readings and discussions with the Tremembé. The theoretical basis is based on Santos (2007), Haesbaert (2004), Walsh (2015), among others. Therefore, the two Tremembé women, Conceição Moura and Raimunda Marquês, were the protagonists of education in their communities of origin. Even in the face of various obstacles, they showed bravery in overcoming challenges and conquering education for their people, and in particular this specific course called Cuiambá by the indigenous people, which is full of their singularities. For this reason, these women are builders of knowledge, know-how and practices that culminate in the construction of their leading role as Tremembé women, in the village and in society.