“Eu sou índio legítimo!”: considerações acerca do (des)respeito à autodeterminação dos povos indígenas no Brasil

Abstract

This scholarly work deals with the self-determination of indigenous peoples in Brazil in the context of determining their own indianness. Through historical analysis of the nature of this concept and of the relevant legislation, a commentary on the recognition of indianness in Brazilian infra-constitutional legislation and socio-political context is presented. Based on academic production in social, natural and juridical sciences and indigenous peoples’ social movements manifestoes, as well as the author’s professional experience as a Fundação Nacional do Índio’s agent, this monograph aims at shedding some light on how the (dis)respect for the self-determination of indians reflects on the relationship of the State with the indigenous peoples.