Indigenous conflicts in the northern region of the state of RS (Brazil)

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on indigenous conflicts in the northern region Norte of Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting the importance of mediation as a possible alternative and solution. Thus, it is understood that it is impossible to form a consensus when there is a threat or loss of rights involving loss of identity, culture, property, in short, issues that are generating tension in the north of Rio Grande do Sul, between indigenous and farmers. This is a literature review study associated with the experience of an indigenous and student from the region. It was concluded that the groups involved in the land conflict (indigenous and non-indigenous) must have preserved their conceptions and views about the world. Therefore, any and all mediation, whether through public policies or representative entities or through Critical Environmental Education, need to pay attention to the singularities and individualities, when developing actions to work with those involved, building a dialogue that actually reproduces an understanding of the relationships social, cultural and historical factors that are present in the land conflict, more relevant than the economic aspect, tenure, and property.