A EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR INDÍGENA NO BRASIL: FUNDAMENTOS, PRÁTICAS E DESAFIOS CONTEMPORÂNEOS

In their traditional territories, Indigenous peoples have always lived in harmony with nature, recognizing themselves as part of it. This article aims to analyze how the relationship between Indigenous peoples, nature, animals, and spirituality takes place, showing how this coexistence reveals a way of life based on respect, balance, and reciprocity among all beings. The study, of bibliographic nature, seeks to reflect on the ancestral knowledge that guides this interaction and how it can inspire sustainable practices in contemporary societies. For Indigenous peoples, nature has spirit and life of its own; animals are beings with soul and sacred presence; and spirituality is present in everyday actions and relationships. These values demonstrate that environmental balance is not only an ecological issue but also a spiritual and cultural one. Understanding this relationship means recognizing that caring for the Earth is an act of respect for life and the continuity of all existence.