BEING INDIGENOUS FROM THE UNIVERSITY: SATERÉ-MAWÉ EXPERIENCES AND BELONGINGS

Abstract

Currently, much has been discussed about the access and permanence of indigenous peoples to the University. In this sense, the present study problematizes, based on the experiences and belongings of Sateré-Mawé students from the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA), the policies, programs and actions of access and permanence to higher education in Amazonas. We start from the understanding that ethnic experiences and belongings are unfinished processes and identifications, produced socio-historically, in constant movement. With regard to life at the University, we emphasize that it is not enough to guarantee access, but to promote policies and programs aimed at permanence in higher education, which must be successful.