Mitãva: a socialização da criança indígena na reserva indígena de Dourados em tempos de covid 19

Abstract

This research was conducted during a world scenario experienced since the beginning of 2020, which required changes in behaviors and attitudes in order to survive a pandemic resulting from COVID 19. In this context, the focus of study was the indigenous child with the central objective of investigation the characterization of the way of being and living of indigenous children Guarani and Kaiowá, with regard to time and space during the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID 19) changes in the individual and family way of living of indigenous children in the face of pandemic scenario and social isolation decreed. During this route, it was listed the current panorama of indigenous schools in the territory of the Indigenous Reserve of Dourados, as the offer of basic education and attendance of indigenous students, Describing the adaptations necessary to carry out formal education due to the suspension of face-to-face activities in indigenous schools. It is believed that problematize the impacts of the pandemic on the lives of these children of the Guarani and Kaiowá ethnicities, and investigate the possible knowledge arising from the coronavirus pandemic can instigate reflections and practices favorable to the education and health of these indigenous children, bringing demands and arguments that can contribute to a better reception and well-being of them in the Indigenous Reserve of Dourados (RID) and in Douradense society. From the considerations, the development of the research was based on different strategies that are part of the qualitative approach, among them, the literature review, documentary research and field research (at this time restricted to on-site visits to the municipal indigenous schools of the Dourados Indigenous Reserve). For the moment, the research brings contributions to reaffirm that indigenous children experience, experience and transmit their cultures and their knowledge among themselves and with the adults who live together. When considering the current scenario, indigenous children sought to adapt to the conditions of social isolation, without losing the essence of play and being a child. And in the process of school education, it is of paramount importance to praise the indigenous child in the transmission of indigenous culture to school and school to home.