Açores, Novilhas, 19 concelhos, 155 freguesias. Na minha qualidade de assoriano natural da ilha Graciosa, convivência de 12 anos na Ilha Terceira, radicado na Ilha do Feial há 43 anos, venho falar-vos de açurianidade. E de que falamos nós quando falamos de assorianidade? Comecemos pela palavra Açores. Ave de rapina Açor nunca existiu nos Açores. O que existe é uma coisa chamada águia de asa redonda, também conhecido por Milháfre, ou por queimado da sua forma mais popular. Ora, este é um equívoco histórico. ...

[Música] Ser é o primeiro aprendizado. Quando nós nascemos e somos jogados nesse mundo, antes mesmo que a gente se dê conta que a gente existe, o mundo ele já surge como uma espécie de rolo compressor tentando moldar a gente. E isso acontece por parte da família, isso acontece por parte da escola, por parte da sociedade e hoje também por causa das mídias digitais.Parece que todo mundo tem uma sugestão do sobre o que nós devemos fazer. E aí que tá um problema muito sério. O ser, ele é deixado de lado.Ele suc ...

Cultural Identity and Colonialism - The talk explores the impact of colonialism on cultural identity, particularly focusing on the erasure of Indigenous heritage in Brazil [5][6][25] - It highlights the genetic diversity of the Brazilian population, noting that 13% of the genetic material is Indigenous, with mitochondrial DNA (inherited from the mother) being predominantly African and Indigenous [6][7] - The speaker discusses the symbolic violence associated with the term "Bugre" and the lack of cultural access to Indigenous ancestry compared to the traceable Japanese ancestry [3][4][5] - The research indicates that 875% of Brazilian surnames are of European origin, while less than 1% of the population self-identifies as Indigenous, with Ribeirão Preto reporting 011% [8] Education and Representation - The talk critiques the stereotypical representations of Indigenous peoples in education, such as drawing headdresses, which oversimplifies and homogenizes over 300 ethnicities [9][10] - It advocates for a shift towards recognizing and valuing diverse forms of knowledge and learning, including those from Indigenous communities, quilombolas, and rural settlements [12][13] - The speaker shares an anecdote about children's perspectives on nature, emphasizing the importance of fostering curiosity and critical thinking beyond conventional frameworks [15][16][17] - The presentation encourages a reevaluation of identity beyond the "mestiço" (mixed-race) label, advocating for a "border thinking" that challenges colonial power structures and embraces hybridity as resistance [20][21][22][23] Call to Action - The talk urges the audience to engage in an "education from within," acknowledging both European ancestry and the silenced histories of those affected by colonialism [25] - It promotes a vision of education that reconnects individuals with life, territories, and ancestry, fostering self-determination rather than colonial constructs of identity [27]

Historical Context & Identity - The narrative explores the speaker's personal experience with bullying related to her hair at age 8 in 2019 [1] - It connects personal identity to ancestral history, referencing the speaker's great-grandmother Júlia, who experienced enslavement until age 19 after the legal abolition in 1888 [2] - The speech challenges the traditional narrative of Brazil's discovery in 1500 by Pedro Álvares Cabral, highlighting the estimated 2 million to 8 million native inhabitants at that time [3] - It references Luzia, the oldest human fossil found in Latin America, discovered approximately 40-46 km from Belo Horizonte, dating back approximately 11,500 years [4] - Initial studies of Luzia's cranium suggested African, Australian, and Melanesian characteristics, but later DNA studies revealed similarities to indigenous American populations [5][6] Cultural & Societal Reflection - The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding one's origins to rewrite personal and national histories [7] - The narrative suggests that knowing Júlia's history teaches the importance of knowing one's own history, while Luzia's story emphasizes preserving and rescuing history [7] - The speaker acknowledges and honors her ancestry, accepting and admiring herself and her history [8]

Cultural Identity and Resistance - Bruxo do Norte represents identity, representativeness, and remembering origins [1] - It embodies justice, truth, dignity, loyalty, and peace of mind [2] - It acknowledges the culture, faith, strength, personalities, and existence of the North [3] - It signifies resistance, transforming pain into denunciation and oppression into strength, reclaiming the voice of marginalized communities [13] - The rap music is a tool for fighting for ancestral territories and against climate crisis [12][13] Social and Environmental Concerns - The destruction of the forest and ancestral lands is highlighted, linking it to the destruction of lives and races [4] - It criticizes the government's suffocation of the city and the greed that bleeds the land, killing communities [5] - It addresses the exploitation of natural resources and the betrayal of the people [6] - It reflects on the impact of colonization and the need to learn from the past to change the future [3] - It speaks to the lack of opportunities and the subtle projects that harm the youth [7] - It criticizes the normalization of colonization and the government's authoritarianism [8][9] Personal Struggle and Resilience - It expresses a desire to return to a simpler time before the current struggles [11] - It emphasizes the importance of fighting for what belongs to them and facing problems head-on [3] - It highlights the importance of resilience and continuing to live despite the challenges [11]

[Música] Às vezes o que mais nos ensina é sair do lugar. Foi isso que eu aprendi quando deixei a minha rotina pública aqui no Brasil para uma missão no Timor Leste, lá do outro lado do mundo. Lá eu me vi fazendo perguntas que nunca havia sido feitas a mim mesmo e tendo respostas sobre algumas questões que ainda me causam alguma questão. três, principalmente pertencimento, identidade e as marcas invisíveis que o colonialismo nos deixou. Falar um pouco do Timor Leste. Timor Leste é um país muito sofrido, mas ...