Identidade quilombola, mineração e novas tecnologias: uma análise folkcomunicacional da comunidade Lagoa da Pedra, Arraias-TO

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the changes and cultural permanences of the quilombola community Lagoa da Pedra, Arraias-TO, which occurred after its recognition as a quilombola community in 2004. The folk-communicative analysis of the cultural identity of this community was carried out under two aspects: first, on the impacts of mining that are occurring in the region, on the voice of community residents; second, on the appropriation by quilombolas of new technologies. The research was qualitative and brings together experience of more than thirteen years of living with this community. It was a case study, with historical, anthropological and ethnographic bias with the theoretical-methodological basis of Folkcommunication. As a response to the initial problematization, it was concluded that there was a transformation in several aspects in Lagoa da Pedra from the moment it was certified as a quilombola community. It was also possible to perceive, through the testimony of several residents of the community, that the arrival of the mining companies brought some insecurity and fear in a large part of the community, especially in the land issue and also change in their way of life. Another question answered was about the appropriation of new technologies, how they deal with this new scenario, whether the older ones as young people and children, and the changes in knowledge and practices, the realization, both religious and folkloric celebrations. Finally, the question can be answered on the question of a better schooling, which enabled several young people to study and how this helped the community to maintain its quilombola cultural identity, even if it was redefined.